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Maximum Number of Students

75

Duration

1 Day 9:30 – 2:30

Curriculum Areas

Year 7 – 8 Humanities and Math

Description

Step into the future of food! In this hands-on program, students will explore the dynamic world of agriculture and the food industry by taking on all roles across the supply chain. From managing an urban farm and calculating crop yields to operating a pop-up restaurant and designing marketing strategies, students will experience the inner workings of agri-business from soil to service. Students explore agriculture and food industry operations exploring the economics behind businesses. The challenge doesn’t stop there – students will also design and program autonomous delivery vehicles using block coding, racing to find the perfect balance of speed and efficiency. The program emphasises problem-solving and innovation throughout the agricultural supply chain.

Learning Outcomes

  • Investigate the role of innovation in sustainable agriculture and food production.
  • Evaluate farming practices using data and design thinking to propose improvements.
  • Analyse global and local food systems and their impact on environmental
  • Use technologies such as robotics, drones, or IoT sensors to explore AgriTech solutions.

Career Paths

  • Agricultural Business Manager
  • Urban Farmer
  • Sustainability Consultant
  • Restaurant Manger
  • Culinary Innovator
  • Food Technologist

Tertiary Options

  • Certificate III in Agriculture
  • Certificate III in Commercial Cooker
  • Diploma of Agribusiness Management
  • Bachelor of Food and Nutrition Science
  • Bachelor of Applied Data Analytics

Before your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has pre work options for all of its programs. We suggest reviewing them and implementing to help familarise your students with the program.

After your visit

Yarra Ranges Tech School has post work options for all of its programs. Please review the links below to see what option will work best for your classes.