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Short Courses in the Faculty of Food and Agriculture are developed and managed by the Business Development Unit.<\/p>\n

Click on any of the current course offerings below to register for that course.<\/p>\n

NOTE: <\/strong>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)<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Administrative Unit:
Business Development Unit<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Email: bdu@sta.uwi.edu <\/a>
Phone:1(868) 662-3719 or
1(868) 662 2002 ext. 82318\/ 3322<\/p>\n

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Step 1 – REGISTRATION\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Complete and submit the online registration form by clicking on the respective course below before paying course fees<\/p>\n

Step 2: PAYMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n

Click here to PAY FEES ONLINE<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS:<\/span>
\u25b6 Online Banking Transfer
\u25b6 In-person Deposits to Any Republic Bank
\u25b6 The Bursary (for Staff Members)
For OTHER PAYMENT OPTIONS – please email the Business Development Unit for bank deposit details.
 bdu@sta.uwi.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Step 3: You are a registered participant once you have:
\u25b6 Submit 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<\/strong>
\u25b6 Emailed a copy of your receipt as an attachment to: bdu@sta.uwi.edu<\/a>
THANK YOU<\/p>\n

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Hydroponics I (Basic)<\/h4>\n

$1200.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:
\u2022 Construct, operate and manage your own hydroponic system
\u2022 Assess and calculate hydroponic nutrient requirements
\u2022 Manipulate the environment for optimum growth
\u2022 Identify crop problems related to pest disease and nutrient deficiencies<\/n><\/p>\n

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Small Gas Engine Repair<\/h4>\n

$1200.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:
\u2022 Describe the basic operation of small engines and identify the parts of a typical small engine
\u2022 Discuss the theory and operation of the cooling, lubrication and fuel of a typical small engine
\u2022 Describe the theory and operation of the electrical systems of a small engine, incl. the operation of the ignition system.<\/n><\/p>\n

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Landscape Management
for Entrepreneurs<\/h4>\n

$1200.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:
\u2022 Plant identification, surveying and measurement
\u2022 Site preparation, planting and propagation
\u2022 Fertilization and pest\/disease control
\u2022 Equipment selection and maintenance
\u2022 Lighting and special features<\/n><\/p>\n

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Introducroty Data Analysis
using SPSS<\/h4>\n

$1500.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:
\u2022 Doing data analysis using SPSS
\u2022 Using the various measures of central tendencies and variations to describe a sample of data
\u2022 Conducting hypothesis testing
\u2022 Conducting Analysis of Variance<\/p>\n

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Broiler Rabbit Production
and Management<\/h4>\n

$1000.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course covers:
\u2022 Overview of Broiler Rabbit Production
\u2022 Housing the Rabbits and the Environmental effects on Production
\u2022 Feeding and Nutrition of the Broiler Rabbit
\u2022 Reproduction and Genetics of the Broiler Rabbits
\u2022 Identifying Rabbit Diseases and Managing the Health of the Rabbits
\u2022 Slaughtering and Processing the Rabbit for Meat purposes<\/p>\n

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Aquaponics<\/h4>\n

$1200.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:
\u2022 Aquaculture, hydroponics and aquaponics system design and layout
\u2022 Fish species and maintenance
\u2022 The best plants and crops for your system<\/n><\/p>\n

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Nutrition Fundamentals<\/h4>\n

$1000.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

This course covers:
\u2022 Nutrition Basics
\u2022 Planning a Healthy Meal
\u2022 Portion Control and Weight Management
\u2022 Nutrition and Chronic Diseases
\u2022 Nutrition and Physical Activity<\/p>\n

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Waste Management<\/h4>\n

$1000.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this course you will learn:
\u2022 How to conduct a waste audit
\u2022 Recognize the appropriate treatment systems for waste
\u2022 Understand the use of community-based social marketing as a behaviour change strategy when developing waste\/environmental programmes.
\u2022 Fundamentals of waste management including governing laws\/regulations and policies<\/p>\n

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Hydroponics II (Advanced)<\/h4>\n

$1500.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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Home Gardening
and Crop Protection<\/h4>\n

$1000.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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:
\u2022 Basic elements and principles of home gardening
\u2022 Appropriate systems, planting materials, growing mediums and fertilizers
\u2022 Irrigation and drainage
\u2022 Common pests and diseases<\/n><\/p>\n

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Composting Essentials<\/h4>\n

$1000.00TTD | Certificate<\/strong><\/p>\n

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

In just 5 sessions you will learn about:
\u2022 Composting biology and methods
\u2022 Feedstock and equipment
\u2022 Site selection and management
\u2022 Recipe development, stability and maturity
\u2022 Agricultural and horticultural use including compost tea production<\/n><\/p>\n

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Advanced Certificates<\/h3>\n
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\r\n\r\nShort Courses in the Faculty of Food and Agriculture are developed and managed by the Business Development Unit. \r\n\r\nClick on any of the current course offerings below to register for that course.\r\n\r\nNOTE: <\/strong>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)<\/strong>\r\n
\r\n<\/span>\r\nStep 1 - REGISTRATION :<\/strong> Complete and submit the online registration form by clicking on the respective course below before paying course fees<\/strong> \r\n\r\n\r\nStep 2:<\/strong> ONLINE PAYMENT: \r\n