HYDROPONICS

Unit 1: Identify the properties of various in growing media, for their use in different hydroponic production contexts.

• Open and closed hydroponic systems are differentiated.
• The characteristics of different growing media to specific hydroponic crop production contexts are related.

Unit 2: Prepare fertilizer / nutrient solution as per instructions.

• Fertilization/nutrient solution for different systems and its application as scheduled are prepared.
• Nutrients for the fertilization solution include all chemicals, salts, or combination thereof, usually used in hydroponic crop production irrigation systems include injection and bulk tank systems, are described
• The correct quantities of nutrients are applied.
• The correct mixing procedures for nutrients are applied

Unit 3: Monitor PH and EC of the fertilizer solution.

• The PH and EC range for specific crops are identified. 
• PH and EC instruments calibrate according to the concepts of PH and EC.

Unit 4: Identify the characteristics of the hydroponic operation structure.

• Different hydroponic structures are identified and explained.
• Different erection covering materials and uses thereof are identified and explained.
• Different equipment/systems used for climate control are identified and explained.
• Problems in the hydroponic production systems are identified and solved