Programme Brief

Hydroponic Farming is the growing of plants in a soilless substrate using nutrient-rich water in a controlled environment. This farming method has been globally adopted as one of the most efficient mechanisms of growing food safety, and nutrition, faster and more productive.  Hydroponics can be done in small spaces and can rate income for small business ventures.  Tropical conditions for farming like the Caribbean are susceptible to harsh environmental conditions like drought, heavy rainfall, and increased favorable conditions for pests and diseases. 

At the end of this course, students will be able to start their own modern hydroponic farm/business using the drip-to-waste, NFT, and DWF hydroponic system, greenhouse construction, and organic Integrated Pest Management (IPM).

Hydroponic farming offers a pathway towards a more sustainable food ethic which prioritizes the health of our food, bodies and environment without the heavy use of chemicals. It also promotes the growth of healthier crops in an intensive system. This type of farming is modern and would improve our food production systems. 

 Most importantly, these methods can be adopted by home growers and small business start-ups.

 

On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the principles of plant health and agronomy
• Understand plant fertility and hydroponic fertilizer blends and application methodology
• Understand the different types of hydroponic systems and builds
• Design and build basic shade/greenhouses and fully automated irrigation systems
• Understand the scientific approach to IPM stratifies and Organic Agriculture

 

The duration of this course is 12 contact hours.

 

Course Outline

Please click here to view the full course outline.

 

Schedule and cost:

SBCS Administration Fee  TT$150

Start Date End Date Days Time Tuition Price
13-May-26 23-May-26 Wed & Sat 6:00pm - 8:00pm (Wed - Online)
12:00pm - 5:00pm (Sat - CF)		  TT$750

 

Blended: Online and Face-to-face classes at the Champs Fleurs Campus

 

Please note: All information provided is subject to change without prior notice. 

  • 12 Contact Hours
  • Champs Fleurs

No entry requirements

  • Administration fee: US$23 / TT$150
  • Registration deadline: One week before the scheduled start date of the class.

 

Online Registration

To register for the online course, please follow the instructions below:

1. Please complete the Online Programme Registration Form and click submit.

 

Once the form has been completed, please proceed to make your payment via the following options below:

2. WI Pay (Credit Card) – If you wish to utilize this method, please forward an email to [email protected] indicating if you would be paying the full cost or whether you would like to access any of our payment plan options. Once this is confirmed, an invoice will then be forwarded via email.

 

*If you do not have a PayPal account, or a credit card, you can utilize any of the following payment options:

3. Payment of TT$900.00 (750 +150) can be made via a online transfer or in bank deposit as directed here.

Once you have deposited the required payment, please email and attach a copy of the stamped deposit slip to Centre for & Undergraduate Business Programmes (CUBP) [email protected] informing of such.

Once CUBP verifies the deposit, final registration details will be forwarded to the student.

For further information, please send an email to Centre for & Undergraduate Business Programmes (CUBP) [email protected] or call 663-7227 extension 1043 – 1047

For further details please email [email protected] or call the numbers below:

  • Champs Fleurs – (868) 663-7227 extensions 1043 – 1047