UAC: WSQ URBAN AGRONOMIST COURSE
WSQ URBAN AGRONOMIST COURSE
Course Duration
Mode of Assessment
Short Answer Questions, Case Studies, Practical Performance and Written Assignment.
Who Should Attend
- Hobbyist: Anyone with a general interest in sustainability, agriculture, or urban living who wants to learn something new.
- Mid-career switchers: Anyone looking to switch careers and explore opportunities in the growing field of urban farming.
- Food entrepreneurs: Individuals in the food industry, such as chefs or restaurant owners, interested in sourcing local, fresh produce or starting their urban farming.
- Environmentalists and sustainability advocates: Individuals committed to sustainability and interested in understanding how urban farming can contribute to eco-friendly practices.
- Retirees: Anyone who wants to take up urban farming as a pastime and want to expand their knowledge and skills in urban farming.
Course Overview
As a city state, there is a limit to the land size that Singapore has. In recent years, developments in technology, design and farming lead to a need for a resilient food source. This is especially so amidst the current Covid-19 pandemic where Singapore may face a risk of shortage of food supplies as we rely on our neighbours for our food imports. The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) lists urban farming as an innovative solution to meet our needs. The Minister for Environment and Water Resources (MEWR), Mr. Masagos Zulkifli shared that Singapore aims to grow 30% of our own food by 2030.
Horticulturalists/landscaping professionals or individuals with an interest in growing their own source of vegetables may acquire the skills to move into a new/adjacent field and cultivate their urban farm business in this emerging market. There is an increase in demand by professionals from other industries ranging from primary/secondary school teachers, corporate social responsibility managers, to chefs seeking to develop their own garden. The course will equip them with the practical skills and scientific knowledge to enable learners an entry into the agri-tech field.
The course will cover the adherence to Workplace Safety and Health (WSH) Guidelines in Agri-Tech, Plant Health Management, Manage Soil and Media, Utilise technology to meet watering needs of Crops and Setting up and Maintaining an Urban Farm.
Course competencies
- Plant Health Management and Disease Control
- Soil and Media Assessment and Remediation
- Landscape Irrigation Management
- Skyrise Greenery Maintenance
- Horticultural Chemical Usage
Course Schedule
Next available schedule
Course Objectives
At the end of the course, leaners will be able to:
- Identify and Recall WSH Guideline in Agri-Tech.
- Adhere to Administrative Controls - WSH Guidelines, Standards and Practices.
- Utilise Last line of Defence – Personal Protective Equipment.
- Identify plant nutritional deficiencies to appraise requirements.
- Identify pest and diseases infestations in plants by recognising them directly or symptomatically.
- Recognise pests, plant diseases and invasive species to determine remediation measures.
- Implement treatment for pests, diseases and invasive species to maintain plant health.
- Recognise Characteristics of soil and media.
- Test and develop plans to maintain soil and media quality.
- Implement media management plan to ensure optimal growing conditions.
- Record and monitor amelioration activities for compliance and reporting.
- Recognise Watering Needs of Crops.
- Prepare and calibrate tools, equipment and irrigation systems to ensure adequate amount of water delivered.
- Operate equipment and systems to irrigate plants, trees, palms and turf.
- Check and perform repairs to maintain the operational capability of the irrigation systems.
- Initiate and expedite the activities to operate an urban farm.
- Construct a set up to maintain skyrise greenery.
Pre-requisites
The admission requirements are:
- Read, write, and speak English at WPL Level 4
- Manipulate numbers at WPN Level 4
Course Outline
- Adherence to WSH Guidelines in Agri-Tech
- Plant Health Management
- Manage Soil and Media
- Utilise technology to meet watering needs of Crops
- Setting up and Maintaining an Urban Farm
Certificate Obtained and Conferred by
Upon meeting the attendance and assessment(s) criteria, participants will be awarded with Statement of Attainment from SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)
Additional Details
Medium of Instruction: English
Trainer to trainee ratio: 1:20
Mode of Delivery: Physical class & VLC
Price
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Full Course Fee
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$2,700.00 |
$2,943.00 |
$2,700.00 |
$2,943.00 |
$2,700.00 |
$2,943.00 |
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For Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below
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$1,350.00 |
$1,593.00 |
$1,350.00 |
$1,593.00 |
$810.00 |
$1,053.00 |
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For Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above |
$810.00 |
$1,053.00 |
$810.00 |
$1,053.00 |
$810.00 |
$1,053.00 |
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