Hartpury Digital Skills Framework in Agriculture

Operations and activities Using and maintaining technology in your business.

Digital skills standards (Learning outcomes)

Agricultural activities D I am able to operate the digital technology necessary for my work effectively. D I am able to monitor and keep the digital technology necessary for my work maintained and usable. D I am able to diagnose problems with the digital technology necessary for my work and to seek advice and support. Business and administration activities D I am able to use the digital technology and applications necessary for business and administration tasks effectively. D I am able to keep the digital technology and applications necessary for business and administration tasks updated and maintained. D I am able to seek support when there is a problem with the digital technology and applications necessary for business and administration tasks. IT systems and support D I understand the IT systems and infrastructure that are used in the business. D I am able to seek IT support when there is a problem.

In this theme we focus on the use and maintenance of digital technology used in everyday agricultural activities, as well the technology and applications used in business and administration tasks. Whether it is satellite navigation technology in a combine harvester or accountancy software in the farm office, the digital devices, tools and applications we use must be maintained, serviced and updated. Sometimes things go wrong with digital devices and applications. This can cause business disruption and delay. To get back to work, we have to investigate and diagnose problems, seek support and take action.

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Digital Skills Framework in Agriculture