Project Management (Agriculture Technology)

ATI3006
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Olds College
Olds, Alberta, Canada
Instructor
5
Timeline
  • October 2, 2024
    Experience start
  • December 7, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Agriculture

Experience scope

Categories
Data analysis Project management
Skills
presentations communication constructive feedback project management sustainable systems innovation agriculture sustainable agriculture
Learner goals and capabilities

Olds College invites industry partners to engage in collaborative projects with second-year students enrolled in the Project Management for Sustainable Systems course. This program equips learners with advanced project management skills tailored for addressing sustainability challenges in agriculture technology. Students aim to apply theoretical knowledge through practical projects that integrate innovative solutions and sustainable practices into agricultural systems. By participating in this experience, employers contribute to fostering future leaders in sustainable agriculture technology.

Employers are expected to maintain regular communication with student teams, provide guidance and necessary project information, attend virtual final presentations, and offer constructive feedback through the Riipen platform.

Learners

Learners
Diploma
Beginner levels
20 learners
Project
120 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 5
Expected outcomes and deliverables

A comprehensive final report outlining key findings and recommendations proposed by student teams.

A final presentation where students showcase project outcomes and engage in a Q&A session with the employer.

Project timeline
  • October 2, 2024
    Experience start
  • December 7, 2024
    Experience end

Project Examples

Requirements

For this experience, ideal projects include:

  1. Developing a sustainable farming technology prototype using renewable energy sources.
  2. Implementing precision agriculture techniques to optimize resource use and minimize environmental impact.
  3. Designing an eco-friendly packaging solution for agricultural products to reduce waste.
  4. Conducting a feasibility study for integrating IoT technologies into agriculture for enhanced sustainability.
  5. Creating a sustainable agriculture education program for local communities.

Projects that primarily involve routine operations without significant innovation in sustainable practices may not align well with the educational goals of this experience.

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
  • question 1

    Describe the primary objectives and challenges of your proposed project?

  • question 2

    What resources and support will you provide to student teams throughout the project duration?