This course is designed for industry participants who wish to gain a better understanding of the theoretical and practical issues associated with commercial greenhouse crop production.
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
Day 2&3 - Chisholm Institute of TAFE,
2 New Holland Drive, Cranbourne , Vic 3977
Cost of your investment
$1300+GST per person
Course date
Wednesday 28th October – Friday 30th October
For further details or to book your place, please contact Tony Bundock on +61 3 8795 7750+61 3 8795 7750, email TonyB@powerplants.com.au or visit www.powerplants.com.au.
