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Hydroponics Producer

NQR Code:QG-04-AG-01972-2024-V1-ASAP

  • Old Code: QG-04-AG-01972-2024-V1-ASAP

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About this Qualification

Job Description

Hydroponics producers are individuals who specialize in growing plants using the hydroponic method. Hydroponics is a soilless growing technique that involves cultivating plants in a nutrient-rich water solution. Farmers who work with hydroponics employ various systems and methods to provide the necessary nutrients, water, and oxygen directly to the plant roots. The qualification imparts necessary entrepreneurship skills for successful commencement and management of the business.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
12th Passed No Experience None
Completed 2nd year of 3-year/ 4-years UG Passed No Experience None
10th Passed No Experience None
8th Passed 2 years None
11th Passed 1 year None
10th Passed 3 years None
Previous NSQF qualification None 1.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3 3 years None

Progression Pathway

  • Vertical Hydroponics Producer Trainee🡪Hydroponics Producer 🡪Farm Supervisor🡪Farm Manager Horizontal Hydroponics Producer 🡪 Hydroponics Farm Entrepreneur small scale 🡪 Hydroponics Farm Entrepreneur large scale The course equips the student to become an entrepreneur directly after the completion of the course. However
  • in the absence of sufficient capital to start a commercial farm
  • the student can follow the above vertical job progression.

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Basics of Hydroponics ASP/N1001 Version 1 Mandatory 30 1 4
Nutrient management ASP/N1002 Version 1 Mandatory 30 1 4
Design and construction of commonly used hydroponic systems ASP/N1003 Version 1 Mandatory 30 1 4
Crop Management ASP/N1004 Version 1 Mandatory 180 6 4
Hydroponics under protected structures ASP/N10~05 Version 1 Mandatory 60 2 4
Operationalizing a Hydroponics farm ASP/N1006 Version 1 Mandatory 60 2 4
Management of a commercial Hydroponics Farm ASP/N1007 Version 1 Mandatory 30 1 4
Employability Skills DGT/VSQ/N0102 Version 1 Mandatory 60 2 4