Hydroponics is the technique of growing plants using a water-based nutrient solution rather than soil, and can include a growing media, such as vermiculite, coconut coir, or perlite. A Hydroponics Technician grows plants using 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.
Personal Competencies
• You enjoy Science
• You like gardening
• You would like to start your own business
Entry Pathway
Minimum Qualification
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream OR
Earn two years of work experience OR
Complete Class IO followed by an ITI course (Engineering or Non-Engineering)
2. Enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 3 Certificate course - Hydroponics Technician OR
Complete a Bachelor's in Agriculture/PIant Science/Horticulture
*NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
Where will you study?
INSTITUTES
1. lndian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
2. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad, Telangana
3. NationaI Institute of Agricultural Marketing Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Solan, Himachal Pradesh
5. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
Fees
A majority of government schemes are free
Scholarships & Loans
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Visit the National Scholarship Portal for details on ITI registered with NSP: scholarships.gov.in/fresh/onlinelnstituteSearchlndex
• Visit buddy4study.com for details on scholarships for ITI/VocationaI Training: buddy4study.com/article/iti-scholarships
(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Where will you work?
Places of Work: Agritech Startups, Government Agriculture Department, Agriculture Companies, Greenhouse and others
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business.
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You will not head a team. Local travel is a part of the job. Part-time work and contractual jo bs may be available. You are likely to work 9 hours every day 6 days a week. Overtime may be required. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Expected Growth Path
Assistant Technician → Hydroponic Technician/Farmer → Owner of Business
Expected Income
The approx. income of a Hydroponic Technician ranges between INR 35,000 - 57,000* per month.
Twenty-year-old Kajal is an IGNOU first-year B.Sc (Zoology) student She took the course on hydroponics at the Hydroponics Horticulture Training Facility, Delhi provided by the government. She said she took the training because she wanted to establish her own business. "My father works at a private factory, and I come from a humble background. Right now, there are very few persons in the market who can meet the increased demand for exotic veggies and organic products," the Pahargani resident, said.
HYDROPONICS TECHNICIAN
NCS Code: NA | AAS015• You enjoy Science
• You like gardening
• You would like to start your own business
Minimum Qualification
1. Complete 10+2 in any stream
OR
Earn two years of work experience
OR
Complete Class IO followed by an ITI course (Engineering or Non-Engineering)
2. Enrol for National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)* level 3 Certificate course - Hydroponics Technician
OR
Complete a Bachelor's in Agriculture/PIant Science/Horticulture
*NSQF is a nationally integrated education and competency-based framework that enables persons to acquire desired competency levels in a chosen field. NSQF includes vocational education, vocational training, general education and technical education which prepares an individual for the job market with competent skills. An individual may return at any time to upgrade skills after gaining experience
INSTITUTES
1. lndian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi
2. National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management, Hyderabad, Telangana
3. NationaI Institute of Agricultural Marketing Jaipur, Rajasthan
4. Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Solan, Himachal Pradesh
5. Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir
A majority of government schemes are free
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Visit the National Scholarship Portal for details on ITI registered with NSP: scholarships.gov.in/fresh/onlinelnstituteSearchlndex
• Visit buddy4study.com for details on scholarships for ITI/VocationaI Training: buddy4study.com/article/iti-scholarships
(Availability of these scholarships can vary from time to time)
Places of Work: Agritech Startups, Government Agriculture Department, Agriculture Companies, Greenhouse and others
Entrepreneurship: You can start your own business.
Work Environment: It is not a desk job. You will not head a team. Local travel is a part of the job. Part-time work and contractual jo bs may be available. You are likely to work 9 hours every day 6 days a week. Overtime may be required. Shift system may be available.
Opportunities for work exist for differently abled in this field
Assistant Technician → Hydroponic Technician/Farmer → Owner of Business
The approx. income of a Hydroponic Technician ranges between INR 35,000 - 57,000* per month.
Source: https://www.salaryexpert.com/salary//ob/hydroponics-technician/india/kolkata
Experts from the field
Twenty-year-old Kajal is an IGNOU first-year B.Sc (Zoology) student She took the course on hydroponics at the Hydroponics Horticulture Training Facility, Delhi provided by the government. She said she took the training because she wanted to establish her own business. "My father works at a private factory, and I come from a humble background. Right now, there are very few persons in the market who can meet the increased demand for exotic veggies and organic products," the Pahargani resident, said.
Source: https://krishiiagran.com/agriculture-world/hydroponic-farming-government-is-providing-special-training-to-women/
*The above information is for training purposes only and will not be used for any commercial gains
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