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Advanced Diploma in Digital Agriculture Technology Assiniboine Community College - Victoria Avenue East Campus (Brandon), Canada
CAD 17650
Annual Tuition Fee
CAD 200
Application Fee
24 months
Duration
6.5
IELTS
79
TOEFL
50%
Min GPA
Program Overview
Assiniboine's two-year Digital Agriculture Technology advanced diploma covers the fundamentals of Western Canadian agricultural production systems and ties those fundamentals to the age of digital data and geographic information systems. This program provides hands-on learning in agronomy, crop production systems, livestock and ag equipment. Students then take that knowledge and using data obtained through precision agriculture applications, manipulate and communicate agricultural data sets to interpret and convey specified information to various industry representatives or producers through means such as interactive mapping, dashboards and other visual displays.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Apply fundamental GIS concepts and tools to analyze and manage geospatial data.
- Use GIS industry standard ESRI software to create maps, dashboards and other visualizations that effectively communicate spatial information to the public.
- Interpret and analyze geospatial data using a variety of analytical techniques and methods so the data can be positioned in such a way as to tell a story to the intended audience.
- Collect, process, troubleshoot and integrate geospatial data from multiple sources into a cohesive GIS project.
- Design and implement a GIS database that effectively manages spatial data.
- Use GIS to solve real-world problems in a variety of fields.
- Effectively communicate GIS findings to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Apply basic cartographic principles to design effective maps for a variety of purposes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of GIS ethics and best practices, including data privacy, accuracy, and integrity.
- Work effectively as part of a team to complete a GIS project, including project planning, data management, analysis, and visualization.
- Demonstrate knowledge and awareness of precision agricultural systems including the installation, monitoring, calibrating and diagnostics involved.
- Apply agro-ecology and environmental land management practices to agricultural land use and landscapes.
- Evaluate and implement risk management strategies for agricultural operations.
- Evaluate and apply commodity market management principles in the agribusiness sector.
- Design cropping systems and apply effective practices in crop production systems in Western Canada including integrated approaches.
- Develop integrated pest management systems and apply assessment techniques, field scouting procedures, and appropriate record keeping.
- Apply occupational health and safety measures, demonstrate mental health awareness in agriculture, and use safe equipment operation and maintenance procedures for equipment used in agribusiness.
- Apply on-farm production knowledge including codes of practice; nutrition, feed and forage; safety protocols and biosecurity in various areas of Canadian livestock production.
- Apply knowledge of agriculture field equipment and their suitability to farm operations-based evaluation of key considerations including use, cost and return on investment.
- Demonstrate professionalism, ethical behaviour, critical thinking, creativity, effective communication, and conflict management strategies in the workplace.
- Demonstrate proficiency in computer applications and software relevant to the agribusiness sector.
Additional Information
Program Level Postgraduate Certificate / Diploma
College/University Processing Time 42 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
General Admission Requirement
- IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 - With No Band Less Than - 6
- TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 79.0 Minimum Listening - 12.0 Minimum Reading - 13.0 Minimum Writing - 21.0 Minimum Speaking - 18.0
- PTE
- Minimum Overall Score - 58.0 Minimum Listening - 48.0 Minimum Reading - 53.0 Minimum Writing - 62.0 Minimum Speaking - 46.0
- DUOLINGO
- Minimum Overall Score - 120.0
Academic Requirement
- Minimum level of education required: To be accepted into this program, applicants must have a two-year diploma or university degree.
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