WSQ - Basic Urban Farming with Hydroponics

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
• 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

Guided Farm Tour

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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.

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Hardware: Laptop

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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.

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8. The candidate must lodge the appeal within 7 days, giving reasons for appeal 
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11. A record of the appeal and any subsequent actions and findings will be made.
12. An Assessment Appeal Panel will be formed to review and give a decision.
13. The outcome of the appeal will be made known to the candidate within 2 weeks from the date the appeal was lodged.
14. The decision of the Assessment Appeal Panel is final and no further appeal will be entertained.
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• 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

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