Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety

Module Identifier
RD18420
Module Title
Agricultural Technology and Farm Safety
Academic Year
2027/2028
Semester
Semester 2 Taught over 2 semesters
Co-ordinator
Dr Hefin Williams
Reading List
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Exclusive (Any Acad Year)
RG18420
Other Staff
Dr Ruth Wonfor
Dr Ifat Shah

Assessment

Assessment Type

Assessment details

Proportion
Semester Assessment Controlled Time Assessment - Farm Safety: 50 Minutes 50%
Semester Assessment End of Module Test: 50 Minutes 50%
Supplementary Assessment Controlled Time Assessment - Farm Safety: 50 Minutes 50%
Supplementary Assessment End of Module Test: 50 Minutes 50%

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

  1. Demonstrate retained knowledge of the role and development of key agricultural technologies
  2. Identify and evaluate the role of Precision Farming and explain the key principles involved
  3. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of Geographic Information Systems and how they can be applied for more efficient management of agricultural systems
  4. Identify the health and safety measures required to ensure safe operation and best practice on farms
  5. Demonstrate the ability to plan for the safe and effective use of technology on farms

Brief description

The module describes the principles and practices underpinning the extensive range of technologies that are being developed for, and adopted by, the agricultural industry. The module will also provide students with opportunities to demonstrate their ability to plan and undertake technical farm skills in a safe manner consistent with best practice.

Content

The module will explore:
• The Development of Farm Machinery and Equipment
• Precision Farming Technology
• On-Farm Resource and Energy use
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Mapping Agricultural Land
The module will also offer students the opportunity to gain experience of planning safe and effective farm work and to undertake a technical farm skill.

Module skills

Skills type

Skills details
Digital capability Students will use office software and Geographic Information System (GIS) software when completing assignments
Real world sense Students will evaluate and interpret different farm safety scenarios to identify appropriate course of action
Subject Specific Skills Students will develop practical skills in using farm technology

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 4