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New ‘Introduction to commercial greenhouse crop production’ course

22 September 2015

Course outline

  • Plant Physiology and Plant Growth - Basis of plant nutrition;
  • Systems used within commercial crop production - Hygiene protocols;
  • Computerised climate management - Water treatment;
  • Systems for controlling greenhouse environment - Irrigation Management;
  • Heating and Ventilation control principles - Hygiene protocols;         
  • Crop Registration & Plant Balance - Crop production;
  • Greenhouse Crop Protection Principles - Pest and Disease Control.
  • Labour registration and tracking - Practical crop growing tasks; 
  • Advice at distance – working with consultants.                          

Duration and location

Three days total

Day 1 – Powerplants Australia,

27 Technology Circuit, Hallam, Vic 3803

Days 2&3 – Chisholm Institute of TAFE,

2 New Holland Drive, Cranbourne , Vic 3977

Cost

AUD $1300+GST per person

Course date

Wednesday 28 October – Friday 30 October

For further details or to book a place, please contact Tony Bundock on +61 3 8795 7750, e-mail, or visit www.powerplants.com.au.