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Hydroponics Technician

NQR Code:QG-04-AG-00289-2025-V2-ASCI

  • Old Code: QG-04-AG-00289-2025-V2-ASCI

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About this Qualification

Job Description

A Hydroponics Technician grows plants in a controlled environment using alternative materials instead of soil as per the hydroponics farming method. The individual is also responsible for setting and maintaining a hydroponic farm apart from maintaining, harvesting and marketing the plants grown at the farm.

Eligibility Criteria

Criteria 1 Criteria 2 Experience Training Qualification
12th Completed No Experience None
10th Completed 3 years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3.5 1.5 Years None
Previous NSQF qualification of Level 3 3 years None

Progression Pathway

  • Hydroponics Technician(L4)
  • Horticulture Supervisor (Garden/Nursery/ Turf) (L5)

Learning Module In Job Role/Qualifcation

National Occupation Standards (NOS)/Module NOS Code Mandatory/ Optional Estimated size (Hours) Nos Credit Level
Operate and maintain the hydroponic system AGR/N0822 (v3.0) Mandatory 60 2 4
Carry out crop management in hydroponics system AGR/N0857 (v1.0) Mandatory 60 2 4
Carry out harvesting, post-harvest management and marketing activities AGR/N0823 (v3.0) Mandatory 60 2 4
Maintain health and safety at the workplace AGR/N9903 (v3.0) Mandatory 30 1 4
Employability Skills (60 Hours) DGT/VSQ/N0102 (v1.0) Mandatory 60 2 4
OJT (Mandatory) Mandatory 120 4 4