Greenhouse Practices and Operations Management - Agritech Upskilling

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Greenhouse Practices and Operations Management - Agritech Upskilling

This badge certifies that the student has successfully demonstrated the knowledge and skills contained in the Greenhouse Practices and Operations Management - Agritech Upskilling offered by Red River College Polytechnic.

In this reinforcing micro-credential, the student has developed their knowledge and essential skills in plant propagation, irrigation design, pest management, nutrient management, safety and proper plant care. Students also have skills to evaluate the viability of various types of greenhouses and to develop comprehensive business plans for start-up businesses.

Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated

This badge certifies that the learner has demonstrated the following knowledge and skills:

• Compare different types of greenhouses and identify the variations in functionality and the criteria required for operations.
• Describe the structural components necessary for a functioning greenhouse including: irrigation, various lighting options, environmental controls (venting, heating, cooling) and environmental monitoring systems.
• Describe various plant species, stages of growth and care requirements needed including light, temperature and fertigation.
• Describe plant propagation in a greenhouse including various growing mediums, soil mixing, seed placement/product labelling, identifying various types of related equipment, and choice of specific plant species for greenhouse zone.
• Practice plant care through various stages of growth including irrigation, pest management options, crop management, safe food handling practices and waste management.
• Describe greenhouse viability through development of a business plan.

Evidence/Criteria for Success

The learner has achieved a passing grade on the following outcome-aligned assessments:

Design a Greenhouse

To apply your understanding of greenhouse fundamentals by designing a greenhouse, selecting appropriate materials and systems, and justifying your choices based on the information covered in Module 1.

Participate in 24 in-class hours of greenhouse activities

Plant from seed or slip, various plant species, observing their stages of growth and care requirements needed including light, temperature and fertigation. Ensure hands on experience with various growing mediums, soil mixing, seed placement/product labelling, identifying various types of related equipment, and choice of specific plant species for greenhouse zone. Practice plant care through various stages of growth including irrigation, pest management options, crop management, safe food handling practices and waste management.

Develop a Business Plan

Develop a condensed business plan for a greenhouse operation, including its purpose, target market, financial forecast, and sustainability practices. This will allow you to apply research and business strategy to a real-world agricultural venture.

Participate in employer tours, hands on learning

Attend tours and learn first-hand about greenhouse construction (controlled chambers), commercial greenhouse operations, and greenhouse/horticulture program at Assiniboine Park Conservancy.