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Introduction to Greenhouse Hydroponics

SCGREENH24

Length

3 Days (part time)

Introduction to Greenhouse Hydroponics - SCGREENH24

Course Overview

A three-day short course on greenhouse hydroponics provides valuable knowledge and skills for individuals interested in efficiently and effectively operating a greenhouse. Greenhouses are controlled environments that allow for the cultivation of plants under specific conditions, making them a crucial tool for commercial horticulture, and even home gardening. This short course typically covers essential topics such as:

  • Plant care
  • Environmental control
  • Pest management
  • Greenhouse safety

The course will involve a range of theory, hands-on activities, and an excursion to a commercial greenhouse operation.

This short course is suitable for a diverse audience, including:

  • People interested in horticulture and greenhouse production.
  • Commercial growers interested in improving their greenhouse operations.
  • Small-scale farmers looking to diversify their greenhouse crop offerings.
  • Hobbyists and home gardeners seeking to optimise their greenhouse space.
  • Horticulture students or professionals wanting to expand their knowledge.
  • Restaurant owners growing culinary herbs on a small scale at their place of business.
  • Neighbourhood house volunteers, providing fresh vegetables to local communities.
  • Community garden participants wanting to expand their growing seasons.

Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

This short course provides the basic skills required to be employed in a horticultural industry specific to greenhouse production.

Further study

After completing this short course, students might like to continue their studies with:

  • AHC30620 Certificate in Production Horticulture
  • AHC30722 Certificate in Horticulture

Course details

Attendance & commitment

General public face-to-face delivery | 3 days course length | Part-time study load

Students must:

  • Attend three days (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 7.5 hours each day).
  • Two of the three days are at the William Orr Campus and one day is an industry incursion.
  • GOTAFE will provide transport for the excursion leaving from and returning to the William Orr Campus.

Before you begin

Entry requirements

For hands-on activities and excursions, students are expected to wear protective clothing such as high visibility long-sleeved shirts and long pants as well as safety boots.

Enrolment

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

  • Aspirations/career goals
  • Educational attainment and capability
  • Literacy and numeracy skills
  • Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

  • Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.

Fees and payments

Fees and costs

GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.

1. Full Fee
$410.00

The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Please note all fees and charges are correct at the time of publication for 2024 and may change without notice.

Material fees cover costs associated with the following where applicable, and not limited to:

  • Classroom activity consumables, handouts, and booklets
  • E-learning resources and associated license access fees
  • Excursions

Additionally, some courses require students to purchase or supply textbooks, kits, tools, uniforms, and personal protection equipment. Some specific materials may be purchased through the GOTAFE Bookshop. A full list with associated costs will be provided to you at your course information session or during the pre-training review Interview.

Further details on fees available

Student support

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

Learning support

A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.

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Library

Our library team are passionate about supporting students to achieve their study goals. They have subject guides, referencing help, and online resources to assist you with you assessments.

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Jobs and study options

Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.

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Contingent Study Arrangements

Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.

Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.

Support for personal issues

We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.

Find out how the Student Experience Team can help you

Disability support

Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.

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Counselling services

We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.

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Koorie Unit

The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.

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Refer to the Student Handbook for information regarding Learner’s Rights Student Handbook.

Further information is provided at course induction.

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