Hydroponics I - Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK)
Distance learning course with study materials, tutor support and final exam included
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- Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
- Tutor is available to students
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Overview
Hydroponics I Online Course. 100 Hours Endorsed Certificate Course (TQUK - Training Qualifications UK).
This course is the next step for those who want to start making a living from Hydroponics. It takes you into production systems and commercial growing, which is perfect for the person who wants to start earning income from this method of horticulture.
Benefits of an ADL Endorsed Course?
Endorsed courses are skills based. They have been evaluated and approved by an independent awarding body such as Training Qualifications UK (TQUK).
What makes ADL’s Endorsed courses different?
- Flexible Self-Paced Learning– adjust your learning around your home and work commitments
- Start and Finish at any time
- Courses globally and industry relevant
- Practical Component at the end of most lessons.
Allocated your own tutor relevant to your subject. You can have as little or as much contact as you like with your tutor. They are there to support you all the way through.
This course is endorsed by TQUK -Training Qualifications UK, an OFQUAL awarding body.
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Lesson Structure:
1 Introduction
- hydroponic systems
- global industry
- comparison to growing in soil
- resources and contacts.
2 How a Plant Grows
- plant structure
- biochemistry
- biochemical cell processes
- mechanisms of nutrient uptake
- photosynthesis; minerals and nutrients
- the role of pH in plant growth
- hydroponic nutrient solutions
- preparing nutrient solutions.
3 Hydroponic Systems
- location
- equipment
- systems
- soilless mixes
- rockwool
- rockwool manufacture
- rockwool properties
- development of propagating blocks
- propagation applications
- recommended practices for propogation
- nutrient film techniques
- alternative layouts for NFT
- methods of solution dispention, closed and open systems; techniques.
4 Nutrition & Nutrition management
- understanding nutrient formulae
- atoms, elements & compounds
- chemical names
- what does a plant need
- calculating formulae
- mixing nutrients
- symptoms of nutrient deficiency
- recommendations
- adjusting the pH
- using electrical conductivity measures
- conductivity
- conductivity and hydroponics.
5 Plant Culture
- flow charting the crop
- controllers
- salinity controllers
- pH controllers
- post harvest storage
- cooling
- drying
- canning/bottling
- controlled atmosphere storage
- relative humidity
- vacuum storage
- freeze drying
- freezing
- pest and diseases in controlled environments
- fungi, common funal problems
- cultural controls
- current legislation
- biological and integrated pest management
- beneficial agents
- economic thresholds
- methods of introduction
- major pests, diseases and disorders of crops identified
- problem solving and identification of illness
- difficult to diagnose problems
- leaf hoppers; thrip; virus; bacteria; caterpillars; harlequin bugs and more.
6 Hydroponic Vegetable Production
- commerical cultivation of vegetables
- propagation
- temperatures required for seed germination
- optimum monthly temperatures for vegetable growth
- harvesting vegetables
- growing vegetables hydroponically
- vegetable families
- fresh-cut herbs in hydroponic culture
- nutrient solution
- materials and handling
- notes on selected crops.
7 Hydroponic Cut Flower Production
- growing flowers in hydroponics
- carbon dioxide
- automation
- flower varieties
- indoor plants.
8 Solid Media vs Nutrient Film
- growing media
- NFT system choices
- header tank or direct pumping
- construction materials
- solution delivery
- capillary matting
- channel width and length
- slope
- temperature
- types of media
- vermiculite; sand; perlite; expanded plastics; scoria; expanded clay
- organic media; sawdust; peat moss; coir fibre; composted bark
- indoor plants
- plant directory
- transplanting a pot grown plant into a hydroponic 'culture pot'.
9 Greenhouse Operation & Management
- growing crops in greenhouses
- solar energy
- greenhouses
- nature of active solar heating systems
- examples of solar greenhouse facilities
- greenhouse management
- what you can grow
- greenhouse and other growing structures
- environmental factors that influence plant growth
- plant needs
- temperature control
- heat loss
- heaters
- light factors
- artificial light
- horticultural management in a greenhouse
- greenhouse benches
- greenhouse cooling
- fog.
10 Special Assignment
- plan a hydroponic enterprise.
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the academy, marked by the academy's tutors and returned to you with feedback, any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Who is this course for?
Gardening Enthusiasts, Home Gardeners, Landscapers, Garden Designers
Requirements
A pc or laptop with internet connection
Career path
Studying horticulture creates a world of potential for every nature lover in search of a career. This course is the next step for those who want to start making a living from Hydroponics. Plants are one of the most important organisms in our world. We eat them, we grow them, we use them for ornamentation and even medicine.
Questions and answers
How is the course designed, is it video based, document based..?
Answer:Hi Hatim Our course are online document based. Every student is assigned their own dedicated tutor who is an expert in their subject area. They provide as much or as little individual contact as you require. You can contact your tutor whenever you need – your hours are not limited. Our courses also have "practical assignments", which give you the opportunity to undertake practical work to help you acquire further knowledge, skills and experience. Regards Amanda White General Manager
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