HYDROPONICS
AGRICULTURE - HYDROPONICS (LEVEL 1)
Brief Course Description
This course of study, HYDROPONICS, consists of nine (9) Modules, all subdivided into units over a period of two terms. The curriculum guide/syllabus is designed to be delivered in three hundred (300) contact hours over the training period. This NEC Level 1 course utilizes the Competency-Based Assessment approach, where emphasis is placed on the attainment and demonstration of skills to meet industry-defined standards.
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Introduction to hydroponics, history of hydroponics, hydroponics safety, building a simple hydroponic system, meeting the needs of the plants in a hydroponic system, pest and disease control in a simple hydroponic system, harvesting and post-harvesting technology in hydroponics, and the business of hydroponics.
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Job Title
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Hydroponic farmer/grower
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Job Title after further studies
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Entrepreneur
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Educator / Teacher
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Agriculture Economist
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Researcher
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Where are the jobs?
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Entrepreneur
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Farms
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Education
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Research facilities
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Ministry
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Servol Training Centres
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Training Period
Two (2) Terms (ADP not included)
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Additional Enhancement
Basic Computer Literacy
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Advanced Training
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University of the West Indies (UWI)
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University of Trinidad & Tobago (UTT)
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Centeno UTT
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Certification
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Servol Trade Certificate
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National Examination Council (NEC)
Literacy Level
1 - 5
Working Conditions
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​Indoor/Outdoor
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Physical Requirement
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Average upper body strength
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Ability to remain outdoors
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Standing for long periods
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May have heavy lifting
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