Tunnel Farming

Overview

Tunnel farming experts specialise in production of off- season fruits and vegetables in green house/tunnels., learning to produce fruits and vegetables

What you will learn

In this course you will learn about on the costs involved in laying of bamboo and iron tunnels, the types and properties of soils and soil nutrients required for the vegetables and the techniques for sowing season of different vegetables and recommended/ideal space to keep between plants. Furthermore, this course will also familiarize you , as well as types and properties of soils and soil nutrients required for vegetables. ,You wwith the proper composition of major and minor nutrients in chemical fertilizers available in the market and their proper usage, applications and benefits.ill also learn to schedule of Apart from this, this course will also highlight the proper procedure of folding sides of green houses for appropriate moisture and heat for different vegetables, composition of major and minor nutrients in chemical fertilizers available in the market and their proper usage, applications and benefits. of different fertilizers., In addition to this,  you will also learn about the be taught techniques to tackle potential problems inwith problems inof a green house, different diseases of vegetables and pest control measures,  diagnoseing problems/diseases associated with vegetables and their treatment, and differentiateing between eatable and non-eatable mushrooms and conduct economic analysis of greenhouse farming.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enroll in this course now.

Training Outcome

After the completion of this course you will be able to properly select, use and apply the requisite safety measures of tools and equipment for the preparation of soil for , plantation, and also learn how to perform pest control,  and trim ming of plants, prepare beds and ridges as per the need of vegetables, and cultivate vegetables in green houses., Moreover, yYou will also learn how to irrigate throughand hoeing (“godee”) of vegetables, prepare ation of compostt fertilizers , and use appropriate techniques for of harvesting. , trimming of plants, installation and operation of different types of greenhouses, methods of irrigation, fertilizers andIn addition Apart from this, you will have gainedalso gain a holistic understanding ofabout how to apply the application of pesticides in greenhouses, tackle ing with different worms and plucking and then packageing of vegetables.

Potential Employers

This course has broad prospects of employment in: 

1. Green houses of government sector or private sector.
2. Service provider for the establishment and maintenance of green houses.

Along with the potential to work on your own farm

Training Outcome

Develop Your Talent

Develop the skills that will help you get ahead in this career:

1. The ability to collaborate
2. Great communication skills
3. To make the most of your adventurous spirit

Achieve Your Goals

Completing this course will provide you with:

1. A nationally recognised Certificate; qualification and job readiness to work as a general purpose hand
2. Eligibility to apply for your Job – general purpose hand certification

Why choose PSDF?

PSDF offers market relevant training, with the following advantages over traditional courses:

1. It is focused on outcomes and based on teamwork
2. It is learner-centric, teachers act as facilitators for improving the learning process
3. The course is broad and offers all required competencies for the trade
4. In addition to the technical skills, trainees are also taught soft skills necessary for the workplace

Only certified National Assessors can conduct CBT assessment.