UWA PLUS
Agricultural Technology Systems Integration
AENGM404
The micro-credential is designed to address the skills shortage across Australian agriculture by preparing a workforce capable of understanding, developing, adopting, and leveraging emerging agricultural technologies.
This 3-point micro-credential introduces fundamental concepts in systems integration and how hardware and software systems interact in the real world to produce positive agricultural outcomes.
Upon successful completion, you'll receive:
- Three PD Points - stackable for unspecified academic credit in award courses
- A Certificate of Achievement
- A UWA Plus Professional Development Transcript, listing all successfully completed micro-credentials
- Delivery mode
- Online
- Course dates
- 06 September 2027 - 25 October 2027 [MC-3H]
- Registrations will open in November 2026
- Duration
- Six weeks
- Effort
- Total 75 hours including:
- 2x 30 minute online lectures per week
- 1 x 45 minute recorded industry interview per week
- 2 hours per week personal study on weekly exercise activities
- Academic Leads
- Associate Professor Andrew Guzzomi and Dr Wesley Moss
- Cost
- $1320 inc GST
- Critical information summary
- AENGM404 Agricultural Technology Systems Integration [PDF 241KB]
What you'll learn
to develop an understanding of the role and impact of emerging technologies in agriculture, both in Australia and globally.
foundational knowledge of hardware and software systems integrate together and the important considerations for developing solutions that farmers actually want.
to understand the high level operation of important standards such as ISOBUS as well as the ability to critically assess technology.
Why study this course?
With Australian agriculture facing a growing demand for skilled professionals who can leverage emerging technology, this course prepares learners with an initial foundation to develop the skills and experience needed to be successful in this new paradigm. The course equips learners with industry-relevant knowledge and an outlook for the future, increasing employment opportunities.
Beyond career advancement, studying agricultural technology offers the chance to work in a field that drives sustainable food production, improves efficiency, and supports global food security. By working with innovative solutions for modern farming challenges, graduates of this course can make a meaningful impact on both the industry and the world. The active learning approach ensures participants develop technical proficiency with real-world contexts, making them better prepared to implement and adapt to emerging technologies.
Whether aiming to stay competitive in the industry, explore new career pathways, or integrate cutting-edge innovations into farming practices, this micro-credential offers the essential foundational tools to contribute to the future of agriculture.
This course is ideal for professionals, students, and educators looking to develop expertise in agricultural technology. It is well suited to learners with backgrounds in:
1) Engineering who are looking to acquire knowledge and skills relevant to agricultural technology
2) Tech savvy agriculture sector professionals (farmers, ag scientists, agronomists, technicians) who are interested in developing skills and knowledge in new technology
3) Educators keen to understand the future of agricultural technology to prepare their students.
Whether transitioning into the industry or expanding existing skills, this course provides a strong foundation in the future of farming.
Recommended prior knowledge
It is recommended to have completed the micro-credentials:AENGM401 Introduction to Agricultural Technology
AENGM402 Agricultural Technology Software Systems
AENGM403 Agricultural Technology Hardware Systems
No specific previous study is required as the interdisciplinary course will scaffold learning in a number of areas to accommodate a wide breadth of course recipients if lacking experience in a particular area. However, learners with prior study in the following areas will be well prepared to make the most of the course: engineering (mechanical, electrical, robotics and automation), computer science, agricultural science (particularly with AgTech major), double degree holders.
What's next after this course?
Students are encouraged to complete subsequent micro-credentials in this series to further expand their knowledge and dive deeper in Ag Tech. These micro-credentials can be stacked towards a Graduate Certificate in Agricultural Engineering Innovation.
Registrations open in November