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Course Details
Course Details
What You'll Learn
Topic 1: Introduction to Hydroponics and Systems
- Definition and history of hydroponics
- Advantages and disadvantages of hydroponics
- Basic components of a hydroponic system
- Different types of hydroponic systems (e.g., NFT, DWC, Ebb and Flow)
- Selecting the right system for specific crops
- Setting up and maintaining hydroponic systems
Topic 2: Growing Media, Plant Nutrition, and Practical Application
- Types of growing media used in hydroponics
- Nutrient solutions and their preparation
- Monitoring and adjusting pH and EC levels
- Assembling a basic hydroponic system
- Planting and caring for crops in a hydroponic system
- Maintenance and troubleshooting of hydroponic setups
Topic 3: Basic Techniques of Hydroponics Farming
- Principles of indoor farming
- Lighting, temperature, and humidity control
- Integration of hydroponics into indoor farming setups
- Guided hydroponics farm tour
- Real-world application of hydroponic techniques
- Observation of commercial hydroponic operations
- Understanding farm management and maintenance practices
Topic 4: Urban Farming Practices in Singapore
- Basics of aquaponics and its benefits
- Setting up an aquaponics system
- Regulatory considerations and best practices for urban farming in Singapore
- Performing farming activities in compliance with prevailing regulations
- Good Agriculture Practices (GAPs) and Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) practices
- Equipment cleaning and maintenance techniques
Course Info
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Minimum Entry Requirement
Knowledge and Skills
- Able to operate using computer functions
- Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)
Attitude
- Positive Learning Attitude
- Enthusiastic Learner
Experience
- Minimum of 1 year of working experience.
Target Age Group: 21-65 years old
Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement
Software: NIL
Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptops
Job Roles
Job Roles
- Hydroponics Farm Manager
- Urban Farming Specialist
- Greenhouse Operator
- Agronomist
- Crop Consultant
- Urban Agricultural Planner
- Hydroponics System Designer
- Horticulturalist
- Agricultural Extension Officer
- Sustainable Agriculture Consultant
- Agricultural Researcher
- Food Production Manager
- Garden Center Manager
- Organic Farming Specialist
- Vertical Farming Technician
Trainers
Trainers
Bernard Low is a ACTA certified trainer. He is also a Project Director at RIFA Singapore.
Felicia Kang is a ACTA certified trainer. Felicia is a urban farmer maintaining a few EGC's edible gardens, namely Wheelock Place rooftop garden, Raffles City rooftop garden, garden at Open Farm Community and EGC retail outlet at HortPark. Her daily work involved watering, pruning and checking on plants. She had to tend to the nursery from saving and growing seeds, to propagating stems and transplanting plants. She also needs to take regular measures such as pest control, application of fertilizers and soil amendments to ensure those edible plants were sustainable for weekly harvesting. All these might seem trivial but they were vital to ensure healthy soil and happy plants. On adhoc basis, she maintained clients' edible gardens and assisted in setting up foodscape projects. With her farming experience, she was tasked to support the education arm of EGC in planning and coordinating with schools and EGC trainers for schools' gardening workshops and projects.She said that "Farming or gardening is more than just growing plants, it hones our observation skill, trains our patience and resilience, and improves our physical and mental health. Last but not least, it lets us enjoy and share our labour of love."
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. (Posted on 7/16/2023)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Learnt a lot, whether it's for commercial or self diy project. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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The printing of the notes were cut off compared to the ppt. Could have proof read the initial printed copy first before printing more copies for the class. (Posted on 7/15/2023)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - Love the trainer and the host of this course. Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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Electronic materials shared before the class would be great! (Posted on 7/15/2023)1. Do you find the course meet your expectation? 2. Do you find the trainer knowledgeable in this subject? 3. How do you find the training environment - will recommend Review by Course Participant/Trainee
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