Hydroponics

Congratulations!

By checking this site you have just taken another step in your journey of self-improvement which will also help to make you more self-sufficient than ever in these difficult times.

Completing a hydroponics course will enable you to do one of three things:

1. Start up your own hydroponic growing area to produce flowers, fruits or vegetables for the home (or local sale ) on a small scale

2. Start up a large commercial hydroponic set up for the supply of flowers, fruits or vegetables to retail outlets or the produce markets.

3. Successfully manage someone else's hydroponic set up.

Whichever one you choose you will be assured of creating a further income stream for yourself and benefit greatly.

The course costs R2 400.00 and includes lunches and coffee/teas, a set of notes after completion of the course, visits to two hydroponic farms and a certificate upon completion.

If you would like to enrol please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to find out when the next course is available for you.

Here are the Aims and Expected Learning Outcomes of the course, which will inform you what knowledge you can expect to acquire by the end of the course

Two-Day Course in Hydroponics

Aim

To provide a good basic grounding and working knowledge to those with some or no knowledge of hydroponics.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, participants will be able to:

• Assess a potential site and decide upon it's potential suitability for hydroponics
• Advise on what modifications to the site would be necessary, if any
• Recommend directional orientation and layout for the fields and buildings
• Distinguish between various hydroponic systems and decide which would be the most suitable for the purpose
• Identify various media and decide on which would be the most appropriate medium to use for which crop
• Possess a knowledge of various coverings and which are most suitable for which crop and location
• Describe the characteristics of different hydroponic systems and make recommendations regarding the suitability of a particular system
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of pH, EC and ppm's
• Appreciate the importance of proper nutrition and the part it plays in the health of plants
• Identify the main groups of pests and diseases, and what action to take to prevent and eradicate them.
• Possess a knowledge of hygiene and basic requirements for GLOBALGAP
• Set up a hydroponicum successfully, or manage an existing one without making elementary errors.
• To establish a breakeven point for an agricultural enterprise.
  
• Know where and how to continue their own education and learning

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