Unlock your potential with AgriTECH Microcredentials
AgriTECH Skills Builder Microcredentials are designed to provide you with the specific, in-demand skills that the modern agricultural industry requires. Our microcredential programs offer focused, practical training that can be completed quickly, allowing you to gain new competencies and apply them immediately in your field. Whether you’re looking to upskill, reskill, or expand your knowledge, our microcredentials give you the flexibility to learn at your own pace while gaining certifications that are recognised by industry leaders. Empower yourself with the expertise needed to stay competitive and lead the way in the agricultural sector.
- Structuring an Agribusiness
- Financial Management Systems
- Introduction to Intellectual Property
- Technology for Agribusinesses
- Emerging Technology: Automation in Production Machinery
- Emerging Technology’s: Toward Net Zero
- Building a Brand
- Digital Marketing
- Sustainable Practices in Agribusiness
- Raising Cultural Awareness
Structuring an Agribusiness
This microcredential provides comprehensive guidance on tax obligations, business structures, insurance needs, and employee fundamentals relevant to agribusinesses in Australia.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Identify agriculture taxes and understand tax obligations to comply with tax laws
- Evaluate typical agricultural business structures for liability, taxes, and management flexibility
- Evaluate insurance options for agribusiness considering activities, risks, and regulations, including property, liability, crop, and equipment
- Understand the importance of WorkCover or workers’ compensation insurance for agribusiness, including benefits and application procedures
- Understand different employment types, employee entitlements, record keeping, and compliance requirements
Financial Management Systems
This microcredential offers insights into selecting, utilising, and optimising financial management systems, exploring platforms, advantages, applications, and compliance considerations for agribusinesses in Australia.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Recognise and compare key features of financial management platforms like MYOB, Xero, and QuickBooks for informed decision-making in Australian business contexts
- Assess the pros and cons of financial management systems, considering pricing, customisation, and integration to optimise software selection
- Effectively use financial software for BAS submission and EOFY tax preparation, ensuring compliance with Australian tax laws
- Assess the security features and data integrity measures of financial management systems to safeguard business information and ensure compliance with Australian data protection regulations
Introduction to Intellectual Property
This microcredential provides learners with a comprehensive understanding of intellectual property concepts, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets, and explores their application in the agricultural industry, equipping them with the knowledge and strategies to protect and leverage intellectual property assets effectively in agricultural businesses.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Define Intellectual Property and identify types of Intellectual Property protection
- Evaluate the role of Intellectual Property in agricultural business and develop strategies for protection
- Identify Intellectual Property assets specific to agricultural businesses
- Understand processes for obtaining Intellectual Property rights
- Understand the rights and responsibilities of Intellectual Property ownership
Technology for Agribusinesses
This microcredential introduces essential technologies and practices, including efficiency gains through technology, cybersecurity measures, and strategies for successful technology adoption in agriculture.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Recognise the role of technology in agriculture
- Explore the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) and their applications in agriculture
- Identify essential requirements for technology adoption in an agribusiness
- Develop cyber security awareness and identify best practices in cyber security
Emerging Technology: Automation in Production Machinery
Explores how automation revolutionises agricultural production, covering efficiency gains, quality control, waste reduction, and real-world case studies.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Recognise the principles of automation in production machinery in agriculture
- Identify the benefits of automation that drive the technology uptake in agribusinesses
- Conduct a cost-benefit analysis of using automated production machinery
- Train employees to use automated machinery in the workplace
Emerging Technology’s: Toward Net Zero
Focuses on emerging technologies geared toward achieving net zero production in agriculture, covering the definition and importance of net zero, current technologies aiding the transition, and innovations under research to further advance sustainability efforts in the agricultural sector.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Understand the concept of ‘net zero agriculture,’ its impact on climate change, and its environmental and economic benefits
- Identify cutting-edge technologies to support renewable energy, like precision agriculture and carbon capture, to achieve net zero in agriculture
- Evaluate existing precision agriculture and clean energy options for a smooth transition towards net zero agriculture
- Implement a strategy for selecting and integrating net zero technologies in your agribusiness to better understand your financial options
- Plan your net zero journey by setting measurable goals, developing action plans, and tracking your progress
Building a Brand
Explores strategic decisions, market insights, and creative techniques necessary for cultivating a distinctive agricultural brand, encompassing topics such as brand autonomy, customer understanding, and differentiation strategies to thrive in a competitive agricultural landscape.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Evaluate the strategic advantages and disadvantages of creating an independent agricultural brand versus joining an established supply chain
- Conduct effective market research tailored to agricultural products
- Define key elements of the brand identity of agricultural brands that create emotionally engaging brand stories
- Review key visual identity elements that ensure brand consistency and appeal, including logo design, colour psychology and packaging considerations
- Explore differentiation strategies to attain a profitable and unique position in a competitive market
Digital Marketing
This microcredential equips learners with essential skills and insights to navigate the dynamic landscape of social media platforms, create engaging content tailored for agricultural audiences, and leverage paid advertisements effectively to drive impactful marketing campaigns in agribusiness.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Identify popular social media platforms used in agriculture and their benefits for agribusinesses
- Develop skills to craft compelling and relevant content tailored for agricultural audiences on various platforms
- Learn to set up and manage effective paid advertising campaigns targeted for agricultural markets
- Interpret key metrics to evaluate the success of social media advertising campaigns for agribusinesses
- Apply platform-specific strategies and best practices to optimise digital marketing efforts in the agricultural sector
Sustainable Practices in Agribusiness
Explores sustainable practices in agribusiness, covering topics such as achieving carbon neutrality, ensuring fair trade inputs and worker rights, optimising resource usage, and transitioning to renewable packaging materials, all while embracing the principles of the circular economy for efficient resource management and waste reduction.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Understand the concept of ‘carbon neutral’
- Examine fair trade principles and worker rights
- Explore sustainability in production
- Examine the circular economy in processing
- Develop strategies for implementing sustainable practices
Raising Cultural Awareness
This microcredential explores the importance of cultural awareness and sensitivity within digital marketing strategies for agricultural businesses, covering topics such as understanding First Nations perspectives, cultural diversity in Australian agriculture, and international trade considerations.
At the end of the microcredential, you will be able to:
- Understand the significance of First Nations cultures and practices in Australian agriculture
- Analyse demographics to foster diversity and inclusion in Australian agribusiness
- Evaluate the cultural impact of agricultural practices in Australian communities
- Evaluate cultural respect in digital marketing
- Explore key international trade considerations in digital marketing