Urban Farming
About This Course
After attending the course, learners shall be able to:-
•Planting layout guidelines for different plant species
•Planting and post planting procedures
•Amounts and mixing proportions of fertilisers and chemicals for different plants
•Post-planting aftercare requirements for different plants
•Benefits of specific types of mulches and other organic materials for plant growth
•Irrigation requirements of commonly planted species
•Personal protective equipment (PPE) required for horticultural tasks
•Relevant workplace safety and health (WSH) guidelines
•Prepare planting plans accordingly to planting requirements
•Determine tools and equipment to be used for planting
•Determine planting layouts with spatial considerations for plant growth requirements
•Supervise planting activities accordingly to established procedures
•Establish irrigation and maintenance schedules for different plants
•Guide the usage of chemicals and fertilisers to meet plant health and growth requirements
What You'll Learn
LU 2 - Formulate the soil, substrate and compost mix for various plant species and the equipment and tools required to plant the various plant species
LU 3 - Plant and provide care for plants in a safe manner.
LU 4 - Supervise the planting of the plants.
LU 5 - Provide nourishment to promote growth and healthy plants.
LU 6 - Determine the ideal irrigation requirements for various plant types.
LU 7 - Provide post-planting care for the plant.
Entry Requirements
a) Be at least 18 years old.
b) Have primary school education and above or be able to speak, listen and read English and read
numbers at a proficiency level not lower than the Employability Skills Workforce Skills
Qualification Workplace Literacy and Numeracy Level (WPLN Level 3). Ordinarily, the learners
should be able to comprehend diagrams.
c) Able to lift and hold farming tools such as a spade.
d) Have more than one year working experience