Dairy Australia
Evaluation of an Innovative Simulation Education Program
Dairy Australia engaged Jenny Cook Consulting to independently evaluate a pioneering workforce development initiative focused on simulation-based education for bovine artificial insemination (AI) training.
Quick Project Snapshot:
Client: Dairy Australia
Year: 2024/25
Services: The project introduced advanced simulation technologies across three Victorian TAFEs to improve how AI skills are taught—reducing reliance on live animals while creating safer, scalable and more effective learning experiences for students and trainers alike.
The Opportunity / Challenge
Traditional AI training relied on live animals, creating barriers including:
✔ Animal welfare concerns
✔ Limited access to livestock
✔ Safety risks for beginners
✔ Seasonal constraints
✔ Difficulty scaling training regionally
My Role
Jenny Cook Consulting was engaged to independently evaluate the pilot program across three Victorian TAFEs.
Included:
- Site visits
- Trainer interviews
- Student surveys
- Observations
- Data analysis
- Strategic recommendations
Strategic Recommendations
WHY THIS PROJECT MATTERS
This project demonstrated how innovation, education and workforce strategy can combine to solve real industry challenges.
Simulation learning offers a safer, ethical and scalable future for technical training.
