Course Information

  • Sessions 1 day
  • Duration 8 hrs
  • Level Beginner
  • Assessment 1 hr

Venue

MEOD Farm 13 Neo Tiew Harvest Ln, Singapore 719838

Skills Framework

TSC Title
Urban Farming Implementation and Management Control
TSC Code
AGR-FOP-2002-1.1

Learning Outcomes

By end of the course, learners should be able to:

  • LO1: Perform farming activities and equipment operations according to standard operating procedures.
  • LO2: Execute farming operations work in accordance to regulations, WSH practices and housekeeping rules.
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Certification

  • Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses - Upon meeting at least 75% attendance and passing the assessment(s), participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses.
  • OpenCerts from SkillsFuture Singapore - After passing the assessment(s) and achieving at least 75% attendance, participants will receive a OpenCert (aka Statement of Achievement) from SkillsFuture Singapore, certifying that they have achieved the Competency Standard(s) in the above Skills Framework.

WSQ - Basic Urban Farming with Hydroponics

Course Code: TGS-2025053916
  • WSQ
  • SkillsFuture Credit
  • PSEA
  • UTAP
  • SFEC
  • Absentee Payroll
  • MCES

What's This Course About

The WSQ Basic Urban Farming with Hydroponics course introduces participants to the fundamentals of hydroponic systems, plant nutrition, and urban farming practices. Gain insights into the history and advantages of hydroponics, understand various hydroponic systems, and learn how to set up and maintain these systems effectively. Participants will explore different types of growing media, nutrient solutions, and the importance of monitoring pH and EC levels for optimal plant growth.

This course also covers indoor farming techniques, including lighting, temperature, and humidity control, with practical application during a guided tour of a commercial hydroponics farm. Additionally, participants will learn about urban farming regulations in Singapore, good agriculture practices, and workplace safety. This hands-on training equips learners with the skills needed to perform farming activities according to standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements.

Farm Tour @ Meod Farm - 13 Neo Tiew Harvest Lane, Singapore 719838 & Practice with Hydroponics Kit

WSQ Funding

Full Fee 350.00 Before GST
GST 31.50 9% of fee
Baseline Nett 206.50 SG/PR age 21+ · 50% funded
MCES / SME Nett 136.50 SG age 40+ · 70% funded
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC)

Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover out-of-pocket expenses.Click here to submit SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit

SkillsFuture Credit (SFC)

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SFC to offset course fee payable after funding but the $4,000 Additional SFC (Mid-Career Support) cannot be used. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

UTAP

Eligible NTUC members can apply for 50% of the unfunded fee from UTAP, capped up to $250/year and for members aged 40 and above, capped up to $500/year. Click here to submit UTAP

Once you are eligible for PSEA, please download and fill up the PSEA Withdrawal Form and email to us. 

Course FeeBefore Funding

MYR1,190.00 (GST-exclusive)
MYR1,297.10 (GST-inclusive)

Course Date

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Additional Note

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

Post-Course Support

  • 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.

Cancellation & Reschedule Policy

  • 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.

Course Details

Course Details

What You'll Learn

LU1 Urban Farming and Hydroponics Foundations

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 

LU2 Urban Farming and Hydroponics Techniques and Practices

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

Assessment

  • Written Exam
  • Practical Exam

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to WSQ courses

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.

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Softtware: Windows / Mac

Hardware: Laptop

About Progressive Wage Model (PWM)

The Progressive Wage Model (PWM) helps to increase wages of workers through upgrading skills and improving productivity. 

Employers must ensure that their Singapore citizen and PR workers meet the PWM training requirements of attaining at least 1 Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Statement of Attainment, out of the list of approved WSQ training modules.

For more information on PWM, please visit MOM site.

Funding Eligility Criteria

Individual Sponsored Trainee Employer Sponsored Trainee
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents aged 21 and above
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from trainee if he/she did not meet the eligibility criteria.
  • Singapore Citizens or Singapore Permanent Residents who are DIRECT EMPLOYEE of the sponsoring company.
  • From 1 October 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore's (SSG) funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. This applies to both physical and synchronous e-learning courses.​
  • Trainee must pass all prescribed tests / assessments and attain 100% competency.
  • We reserves the right to claw back the funded amount from the employer if trainee did not meet the eligibility criteria.

 SkillsFuture Credit: 

  • Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding.

 PSEA:

  • To check for Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) eligibility, goto mySkillsFuture portal and search for this course code.
  • Scroll down to "Keyword Tags" to verify for PSEA eligibility.
  • If there is “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is eligible for PSEA.  
  • And if there is no “PSEA” under keyword tags, the course is ineligible for PSEA. 
  • Not all courses are eligible for PSEA funding.

 Absentee Payroll (AP) Funding: 

  • $4.50 per hour, capped at $100,000 per enterprise per calendar year.
  • AP funding will be computed based on the actual number of training hours attended by the trainee.

 SFEC:

  • If the Training Provider has submitted an enrolment for course fee grant claim in Training Partners Gateway (TPGateway), SSG would be able to derive SFEC funding based on this record. There is no need for enterprise to submit any claim request and the SFEC claim will be automatically generated and disbursed.
  • Where there is no such record, eligible employers are required to submit an SFEC claim after course completion via the SFEC microsite.
  • SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) Microsite 

Appeal Process

  1. The candidate has the right to disagree with the assessment decision made by the assessor.
  2. When giving feedback to the candidate, the assessor must check with the candidate if he agrees with the assessment outcome.
  3. If the candidate agrees with the assessment outcome, the assessor & the candidate must sign the Assessment Summary Record.
  4. If the candidate disagrees with the assessment outcome, he/she should not sign in the Assessment Summary Record.
  5. If the candidate intends to appeal the decision, he/she should first discuss the matter with the assessor/assessment manager.
  6. If the candidate is still not satisfied with the decision, the candidate must notify the assessor of the decision to appeal. The assessor will reflect the candidate’s intention in the Feedback Section of the Assessment Summary Record.
  7. The assessor will notify the assessor manager about the candidate’s intention to lodge an appeal.
  8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal 
  9. The assessor can help the candidate with writing and lodging the appeal.
  10. he assessment manager will collect information from the candidate & assessor and give a final decision.
  11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
  12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
  13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
  14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
  15. Please click the link below to fill up the Candidates Appeal Form.

Job Roles

Job Roles

  • Urban Farm Manager
  • Hydroponics Specialist
  • Urban Agriculture Consultant
  • Hydroponic System Technician
  • Greenhouse Technician
  • Plant Nutritionist
  • Indoor Farm Supervisor
  • Agricultural Operations Manager
  • Hydroponic Crop Grower
  • Environmental Control Specialist
  • Farming Equipment Operator
  • Agricultural Compliance Officer
  • Urban Farming Educator
  • Sustainable Agriculture Advocate
  • Agribusiness Entrepreneur
  • Farm Maintenance Technician
  • Agricultural Research Assistant
  • Urban Farm Designer
  • Aquaponics Technician
  • Agricultural Health and Safety Officer

Trainers

Trainers

Felicia Kang - Felicia Kang is a workplace learning facilitator and corporate trainer focused on communication, stakeholder management, and collaborative problem-solving. She has designed and delivered learner-centred sessions for mixed-seniority groups, helping teams turn conflict into constructive dialogue and align around clear outcomes. Felicia’s classrooms emphasize practical tools—brief frameworks, role-plays, and reflection prompts—so participants can transfer skills immediately to meetings, projects, and client interactions. In WSQ contexts, Felicia aligns activities to competency outcomes, mapping each topic to observable behaviours such as clarifying expectations, giving/receiving feedback, and documenting agreements. Learners leave with ready-to-use artefacts (conversation guides, action trackers, and meeting templates) that sustain application on the job. Her facilitation style balances psychological safety with accountability, resulting in high participation, measurable skill uptake, and stronger cross-functional collaboration. Bernard Low - Bernard Low is a training consultant specializing in team effectiveness, service excellence, and process improvement for SMEs and enterprise teams. He blends practical management experience with facilitation techniques that surface root causes, prioritize fixes, and translate decisions into clear actions. Bernard’s programmes are hands-on and scenario-based, enabling participants to practise difficult conversations, negotiate trade-offs, and build durable working agreements across departments. For WSQ delivery, Bernard structures each module with explicit performance criteria, formative checks, and workplace-based assignments. He equips learners with simple toolkits—issue framing canvases, RACI/RAPID role maps, and after-action review templates—so improvements continue beyond the classroom. His sessions consistently focus on measurable outcomes: reduced rework, faster cycle times, and higher stakeholder satisfaction, achieved through better communication discipline and collaborative problem-solving.

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