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Basic Urban Farming with Hydroponics

Basic Urban Farming with Hydroponics

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This course is not yet approved for WSQ funding

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.

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.

Course Brochure

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Skills Framework

This course follows the guideline of Urban Farming Implementation and Management Control AGR-FOP-2002-1.1 under AgriFood Skills Framework

Certificate

All participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tertiary Courses after achieved at least 75% attendance.

Funding and Grant Applications

No funding is available for this course

Course Code: TPG-2024074442

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.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

You can register your interest without upfront payment. There is no penalty for withdrawal of the course before the class commerce.
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

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 at Kok Fah Farm

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

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

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

Felicia Kang: I am ACTA certied trainer. a former engineer, found her true calling in floristry and embarked on a successfulcareer in the field. Her passion for learning led her to participate in competitions and trainwith renowned floral masters, developing her expertise in floristry. She has been invited toexhibit her works and do demonstrations in Singapore and oversea.

Bernard Low :

ACLP certified trainer
Project Director at RiFA Floriculture & Project Pte Ltd
WSQ Trainer/Assessor at Xprienz Pte Ltd (Urban Farming & Floristry)
Creative Director & Floral Architect at Raffles International Floristry Academy
ITE Technical Advisory Board Committee Member (School of Business – Floristry/Landscape).
Appointed by WDA as Courseware Developer Consultant to develop Singapore 1st WSQ Diploma in Floristry
Management and deliver the 1st batch training for 60 local floral designers in 2012.

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About Us

Tertiary Courses, founded in 2014, specializes in providing modular, skill-based courses tailored to Industry 4.0. We are WSQ Approved Training Organization (ATO), and IBF Approved ATO.. We are also Authorized Microsoft Learning Partner, Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC), Pearson Vue Authorized Test Center and Kryterion Authorized Testing Center. We offer a comprehensive range of training, certification prep and certification exam services. Additionally, we are a registered supplier with Singapore GeBiz, further solidifying our position as a trusted educational institution in the region.

Training Grants and Subsidies

We have various grants and subsidies for different courses. Please check the respective funding available on individual course page.

WSQ: Company and Singaporeans/PR can apply WSQ 70-90% funding depending on eligibility
SkillsFuture Enterprise Credit (SFEC) - Eligible Singapore-registered companies can tap on $10000 SFEC to cover up to 90% of out-of-pocket expense
SkillsFuture Credit: All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their $500 SkillsFuture Credit from the government to pay for a wide range of approved skills-related courses.
IBF-STS Companies and Singaporeans/PR can apply IBF-STS 70-90% funding depending on eligibility
UTAP: NTUC members enjoy 50% subsidy for unfunded course fee support for up to $250 each year when you sign up for courses supported under UTAP
SGTech STAR Fund: SGTECH members enjoy $500 grant per pax for SGTech STAR courses