NMIT conducts a 90 hour course covering all aspects of Commercial Hydroponic Crop Production.

The course is conducted by NMIT staff and industry experts. The aim of the course is to provide participants with the latest knowledge from overseas and Australia to enable them to set up and manage or improve existing commercial hydroponic operations.

Topics covered in the Commercial Hydroponic Crop Production course include:

overview of the industry
crop selection
location and siting of facilities
growing structures, associated equipment and facilities
media types and characteristics
systems
pest, disease and weed control including IPM basics
nutrition and crop requirements
pH and salinity control
crop production cycles and marketing

The program will include a one day visit to a series of commercial hydroponic operations.

Course Duration
Part-time: Evening classes - 6pm to 9pm (60 hours)
Excursion (all day), work experience (15 hours) and meetings.

Course Outline
Unit Name Unit Level
RTF3215A Install hydroponic system Level 3
RTF3033A Maintenance program for hydroponics Level 3
RTF5302A Develop plan for Hydroponic systems Level 5

Assessment Methods
Performing practical tests in the laboratory and greenhouse. Compulsory work for 15 hrs in the greenhouses during the course for level 3, which involves growing crops. Development of a business plan for Hydroponic operation.

About the Course

Local Students
International Students

Local Fees: fees and charges

Campus: Fairfield

Duration

Part-time: Evening classes, 6 - 9pm (60 hours)

Modes of Delivery

Further Study and Careers

Pathways to Further Study

Units or courses in Certificate IV in Horticulture and Diploma of Horticulture.

Study Pathways at NMIT

Career Opportunities

Commercial Hydroponic Crop Production is a hydroponics course designed for future operators of hydroponics business, it gives skills to make choices for correct operation and how to run and maintain hydroponic systems.

Aimed at future owners or staff of hydroponic operations.

Entrance Requirements

Plant knowledge is recommended.

Materials

Assessment Methods

Performing practical tests in the laboratory and greenhouse. Compulsory work for 15 hrs in the greenhouses during the course for level 3, which involves growing crops. Development of a business plan for Hydroponic operation.