Short Courses in the Faculty of Food and Agriculture are developed and managed by the Business Development Unit.

Click on any of the current course offerings below to register for that course.

NOTE: In order to successfully complete registration and attend these courses you are required to complete a 3 step process. (Online Registration, Payment and Receipt Submission)


Step 1 - REGISTRATION : Complete and submit the online registration form by clicking on the respective course below before paying course fees

Step 2: ONLINE PAYMENT:


OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS:
▶ Online Banking Transfer
▶ In-person Deposits to Any Republic Bank
▶ The Bursary (for Staff Members)

For OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS - please email the Business Development Unit for bank deposit details.
bdu@sta.uwi.edu

Step 3: You are a registered participant once you have:

▶ Submitted proof of payment before the course starts to: The Business Development Unit, 2nd Floor (turn left, 2nd to last door on the right) Sir Frank Stockdale Building, Faculty of Food and Agriculture, UWI Campus

OR

▶ Emailed a copy of your receipt as an attachment to: bdu@sta.uwi.edu


THANK YOU


Administrative Unit:
Business Development Unit

Email: bdu@sta.uwi.edu
Phone:1(868) 662-3719 or
1(868) 662 2002 ext. 82318/ 3322

Current Courses 2024


Hydroponics I (Basic)

$1200.00TTD | Certificate
Fully Online

05 - 09 AUG

This course provides an understanding of the technology of soilless crop production along with providing an introduction to Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA).

In just 5 sessions you will learn about:
• Construct, operate and manage your own hydroponic system
• Assess and calculate hydroponic nutrient requirements
• Manipulate the environment for optimum growth
• Identify crop problems related to pest disease and nutrient deficiencies



Small Gas Engine Repair

$1200.00TTD | Certificate
Blended Format

08 - 12 SEP 2024

This course provides an understanding of the role of a small engine technician and the career opportunities in the outdoor power equipment field.

In just 5 sessions you will learn about:
• Describe the basic operation of small engines and identify the parts of a typical small engine
• Discuss the theory and operation of the cooling, lubrication and fuel of a typical small engine
• Describe the theory and operation of the electrical systems of a small engine, incl. the operation of the ignition system.


Landscape Management for Entrepreneurs

$1200.00TTD | Certificate
Blended Format

03-07 SEP 2024

This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical experience associated with the elements of landscaping, and the establishment and management of different plant types for a range of landscapes.

In just 5 sessions you will learn about:
• Plant identification, surveying and measurement
• Site preparation, planting and propagation
• Fertilization and pest/disease control
• Equipment selection and maintenance
• Lighting and special features


Introductory Data Analysis using SPSS

$1500.00TTD | Certificate

TBA

This course provides participants with the knowledge and practical experience associated with introductory data analysis using SPSS.
In just 5 sessions you will learn about:
• Doing data analysis using SPSS
• Using the various measures of central tendencies and variations to describe a sample of data
• Conducting hypothesis testing
• Conducting Analysis of Variance



Broiler Rabbit Production and Management

$1000.00TTD | Certificate

TBA

This course covers:
• Overview of Broiler Rabbit Production
• Housing the Rabbits and the Environmental effects on Production
• Feeding and Nutrition of the Broiler Rabbit
• Reproduction and Genetics of the Broiler Rabbits
• Identifying Rabbit Diseases and Managing the Health of the Rabbits
• Slaughtering and Processing the Rabbit for Meat purposes



Aquaponics

$1200.00TTD | Certificate

TBA

This course provides an understanding of the technology used to integrate recirculating fish production systems with hydroponic plant production.

In just 5 sessions you will learn about:
• Aquaculture, hydroponics and aquaponics system design and layout
• Fish species and maintenance
• The best plants and crops for your system






Nutrition Fundamentals

$1000.00TTD | Certificate

TBA

This course covers:
• Nutrition Basics
• Planning a Healthy Meal
• Portion Control and Weight Management
• Nutrition and Chronic Diseases
• Nutrition and Physical Activity










Waste Management

$1000.00TTD | Certificate

TBA

In this course you will learn:
• How to conduct a waste audit
• Recognize the appropriate treatment systems for waste
• Understand the use of community-based social marketing as a behaviour change strategy when developing waste/environmental programmes.
• Fundamentals of waste management including governing laws/regulations and policies





Hydroponics II (Advanced)

$1500.00TTD | Certificate

TBA

This course utilizes the basics of hydroponics and develops abilities in problem solving through critical analysis thus improving system operation and management. In addition, provides an introduction into market analysis, customer discovery and business planning.










Home Gardening & Crop Protection

$1000.00TTD | Certificate

TBA

This course provides an understanding of the fundamentals of home gardening allowing you to create a multi-functional outdoor green space that improves health and overall well-being while reducing your food bill.

In just 7 sessions you will learn about:
• Basic elements and principles of home gardening
• Appropriate systems, planting materials, growing mediums and fertilizers
• Irrigation and drainage
• Common pests and diseases


Composting Essentials

$1000.00TTD | Certificate

TBA

This course provides a practical guide to composting, compost use and technology.

In just 5 sessions you will learn about:
• Composting biology and methods
• Feedstock and equipment
• Site selection and management
• Recipe development, stability and maturity
• Agricultural and horticultural use including compost tea production






Advanced Certificates


Advanced Certificate in Plant Quarantine

$2800.00USD | Advanced Certificate

Starting March 2024

Click for more Information






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