The ECIAF Student Union

At the University of Trinidad and Tobago

Cottage one (1)
Caroni North Bank Road, Centeno
Trinidad and Tobago W.I
+1 (868) 768-3232/ 496-0043

Course Title: - Fundamentals Principles for Hydroponic Farming. Level (I)

Contact Hours: - 8 Hours

Time: - Saturday 6:45PM – 8:00PM

Pre-Request: - None

Dates: - October 16th, 23rd & 30th and November 6th & 13th, 2021

Cost: - Sponsored by the ECIAF Student Union

Course Description - As a people, we are charged with the responsibility to ensure that new,
modern, and sustainable practices are adopted to improve our food production systems.
Hydroponics is a form of crop farming that promotes the growth of a healthier crop in an intensive
system. Most importantly these methods can be adopted by home growers and small business start-
ups. This course will provide the necessary teaching content to ensure all participants gain the
basic knowledge of the science of Hydroponic farming, confidence to construct any hydroponic
system and improve their diet.

Learning Outcomes

1. To understand the principles of plant health.

2. To understand plant fertility and fertilizer blends.
3. To have a general understanding of the different types of hydroponic systems.
4. To apply the teaching content in constructing any hydroponic system.
5. To understand Post-harvest Technology for fresh produce.
 The ECIAF Student Union
At the University of Trinidad and Tobago
Cottage one (1)
Caroni North Bank Road, Centeno
Trinidad and Tobago W.I
+1 (868) 768-3232/ 496-0043

Session 1 – Introduction
1. Definitions and terminologies.
2. Main requirements for a hydroponic system.
3. Basic home systems.

Session 2 - Types of Hydroponic Systems

1. Identifying different types of Hydroponic Systems.
2. Utilization of Hydroponic systems based on farming specifications.
3. Basic Hydroponics home/small scale system (materials & cost).

Session 3 – Plant Nutrients, Fertilizer Formulation & Blending, Water Quality Testing
1. Plant Fertility and Hydroponic Chemistry.
2. Water Quality Testing.
3. Chemical formulation of plant nutrients.

Session 4 – Food Safety

1. Introduction to Food Safety.
2. Introduction to Post-Harvest Technology.

Session 5 – Sustainable Hydroponic Business Plan

1) Capital investments.
2) Recordkeeping and record-keeping systems.
3) Small scale business model for a hydroponic start-up.