Description

This micro-credential is designed for farmers considering using drone technology to support decision-making within their business. It provides essential technical and regulatory information and insights on how drone technology can inform decision making to bring about real on-farm benefits.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
- Anyone wanting to understand the potential benefits of drones within agriculture
- Farmers wanting to upskill to learn key technical and regulatory information prior to purchasing a drone for their business

KEY INFORMATION
- Self-paced, approximately 10 hours part time
- An Acknowledgement of Training will be available upon successful completion of the course requirements
- Online
- Start dates. Start anytime and study at your own pace.

COURSE CONTENT
The following three topics will be covered:

1. Drones in agriculture
2. Technical information
3. Before you buy

As you progress through the topics, you will gain and enhance your knowledge of what drones can do for your business.

COURSE OUTCOME
Upon completion of this micro-credential you will be able to:
- Understand how drone technology is being used by farmers to bring about real on-farm benefits
- Understand Australian laws related to the use of Remote Pilot Aircraft’s (RPA) for private use
- Understand the basics of collecting and processing data for use in creating a crop planting map or precision fertiliser program.

WHY STUDY A TAFE SA MICRO-CREDENTIAL?
TAFE SA micro-credentials are delivered online and designed by industry experts to offer in-demand skills and expertise in our ever-changing world. All our micro-credentials are designed to offer the latest industry skills and insights and can be completed at your own pace in the space of days to weeks. Once complete, you’ll gain a statement of Acknowledgement as evidence of your new skills and knowledge.

PAYMENT INFORMATION
For organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card via the website, please contact the Short Course team via email at ShortCourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party Payment invoice.