Cost $180 AUD.

The aim of this course is to quickly give the student a basic to solid understanding of the study of vertical farms with an emphasis on the equipment, which plants do well, water, nutrients and other issues to promote crop growth in a vertical farm.

The Advanced Certificate of Vertical Farming is a self paced online course covering the key areas of types of vertical farm, what can be grown, how to do it and more. All you need to know. Essential for those who want to work in, or have an interest in this fun area.

 

Topics

What is a vertical farm?

Why vertical farms?

Aims & goals

Skills used

Locations

The working environment

How to set it up

What can be grown

Nutrients

Water

Hydroponics

Light

Pumps

Additives to soil

Pests

Disease

What can go wrong

The methods and procedures

 

COURSE DURATION
Approximately 25 hours. As a guide, certificate courses can be completed within 5-10 weeks of part time study 5 hours per week.

ASSESSMENT
Online assignments.

ENROLLMENT
Students are enrolled for 12 months, with extensions available for free.

TIMELINE
Students study & complete assignments at their own pace.

SEE ALSO
Diploma of Vertical Farming – Consists of 2 or 3 short courses.

Don’t forget to submit a student enrollment form – it can be found on the home page.