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1 Diploma In Hydroponics Ex Tax: 2, Technical data Course Start: Course Hours: 600 Recognised Issuing Body: Course Code: Course Prerequisite: Course Qualification: Exam Required?: UK Course Credits: US Course Credit Hours: Study Support: Anytime, Anywhere TQUK - Training Qualifications UK, an Ofqual Approved Awarding Organisation. VHT013 No, start at anytime Level 5 Diploma in Hydroponics Finalised with an exam/test 60 Credits 18 Credit Hours You'll be allocated your own personal tutor/mentor who will support and mentor you throughout your whole course. Our tutors/mentors have been specifically chosen for their business expertise, qualifications and must be active within their industry. Tutors are contactable by , telephone and through our Moodle Student Support Zone online. Tutors are there to provide assistance with course material, discuss, explain and give advice and support throughout the whole programme. Their feedback is vital to your success. Diploma in Hydroponics course online. Understand how to grow plants without soil. This course provides an understanding of modern technology and its application to growing plants, with emphasis on hydroponic production.

2 This course comes with a complimentary copy of Commercial Hydroponics, as some of the lessons involve set reading from this EBook Learning Goals: Diploma In Hydroponics VHT013 Discuss the range and scope of hydroponics Explain the role of light in plant growth and ways to provide it Identify the nutritional requirements of plants and how these can be met hydroponically. Discuss the effects of temperature and plan growing strategies for different temperature conditions. Identify different hydroponics systems and evaluate their qualities. Investigate the varieties and properties of different growing media. Identify nutrient requirements for different situations and describe solutions that will provide them. Describe and explain the use of the equipment used in hydroponics systems. Compare and select growing structures for different growing situations Explain the role of heat and light control and methods of achieving them Explain benefits and manipulation of carbon dioxide to promote plant growth Discuss a range of cultural practices for hydroponics and design and conduct a trial to evaluate the commercial prospect of growing a chosen hydroponic crop. Determine different hydroponics practices, including careful planning of crop production. Describe methods of aggregate culture Describe the uses and applications of NFT Understand the uses of rockwool in hydroponics Describe other techniques of hydroponic growing, including aeroponics

3 Explain the properties of soil and their behaviour when irrigated (NOTE: Whilst this lesson primarily relates to irrigation and soil requirements, much of the material covered is also directly related to growing plants hydroponically) Identify and describe the components and design of various irrigation systems Explain various methods of propagating plants Describe methods of hydroponically producing cut flowers for the cut flower market Describe methods of hydroponically producing vegetables for the market Describe the range of commercial plants produced hydroponically Identify potential pests and diseases, and describe methods to control them (An integral part of successful plant culture, be it hydroponic or otherwise, is the ability to recognise and control the pests and diseases which affect the health and productivity of crops) Consider needs for weed control and how to achieve it Plan to manage a commercial hydroponics enterprise Outline key strategies for managing a business and effective supervision Identify marketing and market research strategies relevant to your business Use your knowledge of hydroponics and business to carry out a special project Lesson Structure: Diploma In Hydroponics VHT013 This subject has 30 lessons, each requiring about hours of study: 1 Introduction to Hydroponic Technology Introduction Resources Set Reading 2 Plant Growth Requirements: Light, artificial light, light balancers Photosynthesis Artificial Lighting Lighting Equipment 3 Plant Growth Requirements:Nutrition- nutrient requirements, deficiencies, toxicities, ph, conductivity, salinity, growth regulators

4 How Plants Grow Similarities between Soil and Hydroponic Growing: Chemistry, The Atomic Nature of Matter, The Structure of Atoms Biochemistry Hydroponic Nutrient Formalae Mixing Nutrients Plant Nutrition - The Nutrient Elements Major Elements Minor Elements Total Salts Diagnosis of Nutritional Problems - including Table : Nutrient Deficiencies Fertilisers Choosing the Right Fertiliser Natural Fertilisers A Look at Organic Fertilisers Temperature Requirements 4 Plant Growth Requirements:Temperature Temperature Requirements Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Ch. 2 5 Hydroponic Growing Systems:Basic concepts and designs, site considerations. Intoduction Commercial Systems: Simple Systems Dug in Aggregate Bed Automated Systems The Bentley System What makes up a System Horticultutal Rockwool - Australian Experiences Development of Propagating Blocks Propagation Applications Recomended Practices for Propagation Benefits of using Rockwool Propagating Blocks Limitations experienced in the use of Rockwool Propagating Blocks 6 Growing Media:Types, properties, uses.

5 Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Chapters 6, 7 and 8 7 Hydroponic Nutrient Solutions:Nutrient formulae, preparing solutions Dutch Recommendations for Nutrient Solutions Example of Standard Formala to be Mixed with Rainwater 8 Hydroponic Equipment:Componentry, nutrient delivery, pumping, testing Salintary Controllers ph Controllers Set Reading 9 Growing Structures:Design and Construction - types Growing Plants in a Greenhouse The Greenhouse System Types of Greenhouses Greenhouse Checklist Commonly used Grennhouse Designs Shape of Structures to Maximise Light Transmission Siting Greenhouses Plant Needs Problems with Greenhouses Horticultural Management in a Greenhouse Fungi Common Fungal Problems Plants and Water Water Excess Water Defficiency Greenhouse Irrigation Methods Culture and Management of some Greenhouse Crops Optium Growth Requirement for Certain Plants Greenhouse Benches and Beds: Shelving or Staging, Ground Beds, Raised Beds, Pot Crops, Flooring, Guttering, Doors Principles of Temperature Control Solar Energy Applications in Horticulture Nature of Solar Energy Greenhouses Active Systems Nature of Active Solar Heating Systems

6 Selected Solar Greenhouse Facilities 1 Air Based Systems Selected Solar Greenhouse Facilities 2 Water Based Systems Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Chapters 9 and 10, Optional reading 10/11 Environmental Control A:Heating, Cooling and Environmental Control B - Lighting and Shading Environmental Control Environmental Factors that Influence Plant Growth Measurment of Environmental Factors Heating Temperature Control Heat Loss: Table Localised Heaters Ventilators Cooling (Ventilation) Light Factors Artificial Light Lighting Shading Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Ch Environmental Control C:Carbon Dioxide Enrichment Methods of CO2 Injection Carbon Dioxide Effects of Carbon Dioxide Standard Night Temperatures at which Greenhouse Flower Crops are Grown 13 Plant Culture In Hydroponics A: Trellising, pruning, pollination, transplanting Fruit Set Management Controlling Plant Growth Growth Control What is Hydroponic Trial? Running a Crop Trial Research Methodology 14 Plant Culture In Hydroponics B Introduction

7 Post Harvest Storage Hydroponics Pests and Diseases Diseases Plant Viruses - Their Detection and Diagnosis Virus Control Environmental Problems Common Environmental Problems Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Ch.11 Plant Culture Optional Reading 15 Aggregate Culture Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Chapter 7 16 Nutrient Film Technique (NFT) Culture Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics: Chapter 5 17 Rockwool Culture Set Reading: Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics: Chapter 5 18 Other Techniques:Wick systems, flood & drain, bag culture, aeroponics, etc. Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Chapter 8 19 Irrigation: Soil Requirements Objective of Irrigation Irrigation - The Wide View The Value and Feasibility of Irrigation Soil and Water Transpiration and Wilting Point Measuring Water Available to Plants Naming the Soil Improving Soils Soil Characteristics and Problems: Chemical Properties, Soil ph, Table Internal Drainage Rooting Dephs of Selected Plants Irrigation Calculations Set Reading:

8 20 Irrigation Systems Pumps Types of Pumps: Pumping Mechanisms More on Types of Pumps: When a Centrifugal Pump fails to Operate Hydraulics Measuring Pressure: With a Bourdon Gauge, Head of Water Calculating Discharge or Flow Velocity Friction Loss in Systems Water Hammer When to Irrigate Signs to Look For Estimating Water Needs The Water Requirements of Turf Grasses A Feel-Test for Estimating Soil Moisture Level Selecting the Best Irrigation System More on Trickle Irrigation Maintaining a Trickle Irrigation System Conventional Sprinkler Systems Travelling Sprinklers Microjets Special Applications General Maintenance of Watering Systems How to Improve the Quality of Water from any Source Problems of Water Quality and their Remedies Design and Operation Scheduling Irrigation Sprinkler Spacings Designing and Considering Sprinkler Performance Electrical Factors Electric Automatic Systems Design Considerations Set Reading 21 Plant Propagation:Seed & cutting propagation & tissue culture Plant Propagation Techniques Sexual Propogation of Plants

9 Asexual (Vegetative) Propogation of Plants Genotype v Phenotype Types of Cuttings Stock Plants Hormone Treatment of Cuttings Other Chemical Treatments Other Treatments to Improve Cutting Success Using Artificial Light in Plant Propagation Production Systems Growing Media Quantities of Potting Soils Prpoagating Media Components Mixes/Substrates for Striking Cuttings/Starting Bed Using Fertilisers in Propagation Mixes Nutrition Management Factors Affesting Fertiliser Application Efficiences in Cutting Production Example of Estimating Cost of Cutting Productions Rules to Maintain Sanitation Tissue Culture Tissue Culture Procedures: Environmental Conditions 22 Market Gardening:Cut Flowers Perennials A - Z Directory of Specific Information for Flower Crops Gypsophila Judging Flowers Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Ch Market Gardening:Vegetables Hydroponic and Greenhouse Growing Growing Hydroponic Tomatoes Growing Capsicums (Bell Peppers) in Hydroponics Hydroponic Salad Greens The Brassicas The Legumes

10 Onions: The Potato Other Crops Cucurbits Tropical Vegetables Less Commonly Grown Vegetables Harvesting Storing Vegetables Planting Vegetables Seed Hybrid Seed Storing Seed Sowing Seed Outdoors Sowing Seed Indoors Transplanting Seedlings Buying Seedlings Transplanting Crowns, Offsets, Tubers, Etc. Some Useful Suggestions on Planting Sowing and Transplanting Guide Set Reading - Commercial Hydroponics Chapter Other Plants in Hydroponics Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Ch. 13, Pests and Diseases Pest, Disease and Disorder Control (Chemical and Cultural) Cultural Controls LAW in Relation to Chemical Use Diseases A - Z Plant Viruses - Detection and Diagnosis Pests A - Z Environmental Problems Common Environmental Problems Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Ch Weeds Some Common Groups of Weeds Weeds in Turf

11 Methods of Controlling Weed Problems Some Turf Weedicides (Herbicides) MCPA Commonly Used Commercial Formulations Weed Control in Greenhouses Recommended Weedicides for Use in a Nursery Safety Procedures When Using Agricultural Chemicals Types of Herbicide Chemicals Encyclopedia of Common Weeds 27 Managing a Commercial Hydroponics Farm Physical Layout of the Workplace Layout of Shop The Importance of Harvest and Post Harvest Management Understanding Harvested Crop Physiology Harvesting and Grading Vegetables What is Considered Within a Grading Standard Harvesting Cut Flowers Managing a Market Garden Deciding What To Grow Crop Scheduling Standards Set Reading: Commercial Hydroponics Ch Management - Organisation and Supervision Introduction Giving Directives and Introducing Change Orders and Instructions Supervision Management Organisational Structures Record Keeping Work Scheduling 29 Marketing - Promotion and Selling Marketing Fruit Grading Systems Grading Equipment

12 Publicity Public Relations Press Releases Selling Types of Customers Keys to Improving Sales Key Strategies For Selling Marketing Your Produce Market Research Areas of Market Research Sources of Data What Do You Need To Research? Marketing Tips 30 Special Project You will undertake a research project on hydroponics (any aspect that you wish), plus write a report on your research and your findings. The final report should be around 3-5 pages long, and include a title page and a bibliography or list of references. Your learning experience with ADL will not only depend on the quality of the course, but also the quality of the person teaching it. This course is taught by Susan Stephenson and your course fee includes unlimited tutorial support throughout. Here are Susan's credentials: Susan Stephenson BSc in Applied Plant Biology (Botany) Univ. London City and guilds: Garden Centre Management, Management and Interior Decor (1984) Management qualifications in training with retail store. Diploma in Hort level 2 (RHS General) Distinction. Susan Stephenson is a passionate and experienced horticulturist and garden designer. She has authored three books, lectures at 2 Further and Higher Education Colleges, teaching people of all ages and backgrounds about the wonders of plants and garden design, and tutors many students by correspondence from all over the world. Susan studied botany at Royal Holloway College (Univ of London) and worked in the

13 trading industry before returning to her first love plants and garden design. She is therefore, well placed to combine business knowledge with horticulture and design skills. Her experience is wide and varied and she has designed gardens for families and individuals. Susan is a mentor for garden designers who are just starting out, offering her support and advice and she also writes, delivers and assesses courses for colleges, introducing and encouraging people into horticulture and garden design. In 2010, Susan authored a complete module for a Foundation degree (FDSC) in Arboriculture. Susan holds the RHS General with Distinction. She continues to actively learn about horticulture and plants and (as her students will tell you) remains passionate and interested in design and horticulture.