Agricultural Digital Technologies short course
Nationally accredited
qualification
2 months
Online learning
+ practical workshop
Flexible delivery
locations
Develop your ability to use sophisticated GIS technology and interpret complex, online data that you'll learn to relate back to your farm.
You’ll learn how to use digital technologies and provide solutions to improve soil health and yield, and lower the impact of pests, weeds and erosion at your on-farm location.
You’ll gain practical experience working with new technologies and learn skills such as:
- using and analysing data to develop treatment strategies
- using a fallow field to take soil samples
- using GPS equipment related to GIS information
- working with technologies to support your improved, organisational tasks.
How you'll learn
This course is delivered through a blended learning model. You will complete approximately 6–8 weeks of online content, followed by 2 days of in-person practical training.
Assessment
You will be assessed through a variety of methods, including written case studies, project-based assessment, and written exams.
Start dates
This program can be run at locations around Australia on request. Contact us for details.
Locations require minimum numbers to go ahead.
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
All UQ Skills programs require access to a computer with a Windows operating system, up-to-date versions of Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and a reliable internet connection.
Create your USI
You must provide a Unique Student Identifier (USI) before we can accept your enrolment.
Resources
2025 UQ Skills Student Handbook (PDF, 2.5 MB) (includes student support and guidance on fees, withdrawal and other policy information).
Full fee: $1,920
You'll need to successfully complete the following 3 units to gain this qualification:
| Course | Course code |
|---|---|
| Select and implement a GIS for sustainable agricultural systems | AHCAGB516 |
| Select and use agricultural technology | AHCAGB521 |
| Collect and manage data | AHCWRK506 |
Pathways
Use this qualification as credit towards other programs, including:
Disclaimer
Details are correct at the time of upload and are subject to change. UQ Skills reserves the right to change programs, subjects or costs or to cancel a program based on consideration of student numbers and resource allocation. Ensure that you understand the program, subjects, associated costs and fee liability prior to signing an enrolment form.
