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Basic Hydroponics Course for Urban Farming

Sessions 1 day
Duration 7.5 hrs
Level Beginner
Assessment NA

Venue

12 Woodlands Square #07-85/86/87 Woods Square Tower 1, Singapore 737715. 5 mins walk from Woodlands (NS9) MRT station.

The venue is disabled-friendly.

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Basic Hydroponics Course for Urban Farming

Course Code: C8

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Basic Hydroponics Course for Urban Farming introduces the science and practice of growing plants without soil, with a focus on what works in a dense city environment like Singapore. Hydroponics lets you grow leafy greens, herbs and fruiting vegetables using nutrient-rich water, less space and far less water than conventional farming. The course suits hobbyists, educators, aspiring urban farmers and anyone considering a home, rooftop or community hydroponic setup, and no prior farming experience is required.

You will begin with the history and advantages of hydroponics and compare the main system types, including wick, deep water culture, nutrient film technique, ebb and flow and drip systems. Next you will look at growing media, plant nutrition, pH and electrical conductivity, and learn how to mix and monitor a nutrient solution. Practical sessions cover the basic techniques of hydroponic farming, such as germinating seeds, transplanting seedlings, managing light and temperature, and preventing common pests, algae and root problems.

The course closes with urban farming practices in Singapore, looking at how hydroponics supports local food resilience, what makes a small system viable and how to plan a setup that fits your available space and budget. Throughout the session you will work hands-on with real equipment and plants, so the concepts are easy to apply at home. By the end, you will understand how hydroponic systems work, be able to set up and maintain a basic system, and confidently grow your own fresh produce.

Hands-On Learning Learn by doing. Every topic is practised hands-on, so you leave with skills you can use at work straight away.
Live Coaching Experienced instructors coach you live, answer your questions and guide you step by step.
Free Post-Course Consultation Stuck after class? Message your trainer any time for guidance as you apply what you have learned.
Always-Updated Materials Materials are refreshed to stay relevant. Log in to our LMS any time to get the latest version.

No funding for this course.

For WSQ funding, please checkout the details at WSQ - Basic Urban Farming with Hydroponics

Course Fee

$350.00 (GST-exclusive)

$381.50 (GST-inclusive)

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9am - 5pm

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Please bring your own laptop for hands-on training. If you don't have laptop, we can provide spare laptop for training use.

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course.
Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts.

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commences.
We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% for any paid amount.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to availability of the classroom.

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Course Details

Topic 1: Introduction to Hydroponics and Systems

Topic 2: Growing Media, Plant Nutrition, and Practical Application

Topic 3: Basic Techniques of Hydroponics Farming

Topic 4: Urban Farming Practices in Singapore

Course Info

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:

You will need the following for this course:

A web browser such as Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge or Safari – free
Access to the course materials provided in class

Hardware: Windows PC or Mac laptop

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

Dr. Smita Singh holds a PhD and has more than 15 years of experience in plant biology, botany, plant physiology and urban agriculture systems. She has led research and consultancy projects focused on sustainable crop management, soil health and integrated pest control for tropical climates, and brings a strong background in biotechnology and organic farming. Her work has contributed to both academic and applied agricultural initiatives that promote sustainable food production and environmental resilience. Alongside her agricultural expertise, she is a sustainability and environmental management specialist whose experience covers environmental monitoring, green certification, and programmes on carbon footprint and circular economy, so she views urban food growing as part of a wider resource-efficiency picture. An ACLP-certified corporate trainer, lecturer and assessor, she combines scientific depth with a hands-on, evidence-based teaching approach that makes plant science accessible to beginners. Her experience in integrated pest control and organic cultivation means she pays close attention to growing healthy plants without relying on harsh chemical inputs, an approach that suits home growers, community gardens and small commercial setups alike.

In the Basic Hydroponics Course for Urban Farming, Dr. Smita explains the science of growing plants without soil and what it means for a dense city such as Singapore. Drawing on her plant physiology background, she shows learners how different hydroponic systems work, how growing media and nutrient solutions support healthy roots, and why monitoring the root-zone environment matters for leafy greens, herbs and fruiting vegetables. Her tropical crop management experience informs practical guidance on the basic techniques of hydroponic farming, including managing water, nutrients and growing conditions in limited spaces, and recognising early signs of plant stress, pests and disease. She then places these skills in the context of urban farming practices in Singapore, linking small-scale growing to sustainable food production and responsible resource use. Her sessions are deliberately practical, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions about crop choice, plant spacing, light and the everyday checks that keep a system productive, so that newcomers understand not only what to do but why each step matters to the plant. Learners finish with a working understanding of hydroponic systems and the confidence to start and care for their own urban growing setup.

Felicia Kang is an ACTA-certified trainer and hands-on urban farmer who has maintained several of EGC's edible gardens in Singapore, including the rooftop gardens at Wheelock Place and Raffles City, the garden at Open Farm Community and EGC's retail outlet at HortPark. Her daily work covers watering, pruning and checking on plants, running the nursery from saving and growing seeds to propagating stems and transplanting, and taking regular measures such as pest control, fertiliser application and soil amendments so that edible plants stay productive for weekly harvests. She has also maintained clients' edible gardens, assisted in setting up foodscape projects and supported EGC's education arm in planning schools' gardening workshops and projects.

In the Basic Hydroponics Course for Urban Farming, Felicia brings this practical, city-based growing experience to learners who are new to farming. As the course introduces hydroponic systems, growing media and plant nutrition, she connects each technique to everyday plant care, from propagation and transplanting to spotting pests and keeping crops healthy for harvest, and relates it to urban farming practices in Singapore. For her, farming "hones our observation skill, trains our patience and resilience", and learners leave with the confidence to start and look after their own home, rooftop or community growing setup.

Bernard Low is an ACTA-certified trainer and a Project Director at RIFA Singapore. The Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA) is the WSQ qualification that equips adult educators in Singapore to plan, facilitate and assess workplace learning, and it shapes how he delivers practical, skills-based courses in which learners are guided step by step from first principles to hands-on application. His role as a Project Director brings a focus on planning, coordination and seeing work through to completion, which suits a course where learners plan, assemble and look after a working growing system of their own.

In the Basic Hydroponics Course for Urban Farming, Bernard guides learners through the essentials of growing plants without soil. The course begins with the history and advantages of hydroponics and the main system types, moves on to growing media, nutrient solutions and plant nutrition with hands-on application, and covers the basic techniques of hydroponic farming before looking at urban farming practices in Singapore. No prior farming experience is required, and learners leave with a clear grasp of how to choose, set up and care for a simple hydroponic system at home, on a rooftop or in a community garden.