Duration: 5 days (8 hours per day)
Fee: USD 1,000 (includes training manual, starter kit, certificate)
Location: JNCAVTC LTD Training Center, Kigali (or on-site by arrangement)
Participants: Up to 20 per cohort
Prerequisites: Basic understanding of plant biology or small-scale farming
Methodology: Interactive lectures, hands-on system assembly & management, nutrient preparation workshops, group design exercise & business planning, field visit
2. Learning Objectives
• Explain the core principles and benefits of hydroponics
• Design and build common hydroponic systems (NFT, DWC, ebb & flow)
• Formulate and adjust nutrient solutions (pH, EC management)
• Select, germinate, and transplant crops suited for hydroponics
• Monitor and control environmental parameters (light, temperature, humidity)
• Diagnose and remedy nutrient deficiencies and pests
• Harvest, grade, and package produce for market
• Draft a simple business plan and ROI model for a hydroponic farm
3. Course Modules & Schedule
| Day | Morning (Theory) | Afternoon (Practical) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Introduction to Hydroponics & Soilless Culture; System Types (NFT, DWC, Ebb & Flow, Aeroponics) | Unboxing & Identifying System Components; Building a Basic NFT Channel |
| Day 2 | Water Quality, pH & EC Fundamentals; Nutrient Solution Chemistry & Preparation | Mixing & Calibrating Nutrient Solutions; Hands-on pH/EC Metering |
| Day 3 | Crop Selection & Propagation Methods (Seeds vs. Cuttings); Economic Crop Cycles | Seeding Germination Trays; Transplanting into DWC and Raft Systems |
| Day4 | Environmental Controls: Lighting, Temperature, Humidity; Sensors & Automation Basics | Installing Timers & Sensors; Simulating Day/Night Cycles & Adjustments |
| Day5 | Integrated Pest & Disease Management in Hydroponics; Business Model Canvas & ROI Analysis | Harvesting & Post-Harvest Handling; Group Business Plan Presentations |
⦁Key Takeaways
• Hydroponic grow channels, reservoirs, pumps, tubing
• pH and EC meters, calibration fluids
• Grow lights (LED panels) and timer units
• Starter nutrient kits and dosing syringes
• Seed trays, rockwool cubes, and starter seeds
• Protective gloves, masks, and cleaning supplies
⦁Equipment & Materials Provided
• Hydroponic grow channels, reservoirs, pumps, tubing
• pH and EC meters, calibration fluids
• Grow lights (LED panels) and timer units
• Starter nutrient kits and dosing syringes
• Seed trays, rockwool cubes, and starter seeds
• Protective gloves, masks, and cleaning supplies
⦁Training benefits
Hydroponic training equips youth with soilless cultivation, nutrient management, and automation skills, enabling year round high-value crop production, entrepreneurship, digital literacy, food security, and sustainability.
2025 Training & Enrollment Schedule
| Quarter | Training Type | Registration Opens | Registration Closes | Training Dates | Training Room |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Mushroom Cultivation & Processing | Nov 21, 2024 @ 9 AM | Jan 6, 2025 @ 5 PM | Jan 20–24, 2025 | JNCAVTC Center, Room 1 |
| Q1 | Hydroponic Farming | Dec 19, 2024 @ 9 AM | Feb 3, 2025 @ 5 PM | Feb 17–21, 2025 | JNCAVTC Center, Room 2 |
| Q2 | Mushroom Cultivation & Processing | Feb 20, 2025 @ 9 AM | Apr 7, 2025 @ 5 PM | Apr 21–25, 2025 | JNCAVTC Center, Room 1 |
| Q2 | Hydroponic Farming | Mar 20, 2025 @ 9 AM | May 5, 2025 @ 5 PM | May 19–23, 2025 | JNCAVTC Center, Room 2 |
| Q3 | Mushroom Cultivation & Processing | May 22, 2025 @ 9 AM | Jul 7, 2025 @ 5 PM | Jul 21–25, 2025 | JNCAVTC Center, Room 1 |
| Q3 | Hydroponic Farming | Jun 19, 2025 @ 9 AM | Aug 4, 2025 @ 5 PM | Aug 18–22, 2025 | JNCAVTC Center, Room 2 |
| Q4 | Mushroom Cultivation & Processing | Aug 21, 2025 @ 9 AM | Oct 6, 2025 @ 5 PM | Oct 20–24, 2025 | JNCAVTC Center, Room 1 |
| Q4 | Hydroponic Farming | Sep 18, 2025 @ 9 AM | Nov 3, 2025 @ 5 PM | Nov 17–21, 2025 | JNCAVTC Center, Room 2 |
Notes
• Each session is limited to 20 participants.
Enrollment & Payment for Training
Enrollment & Payment
Email: info@jncavtc.rw | Phone: +250 78 121 3378
Payment options:
• Bank of Africa – Account No 346 560 11878 (Bizimana Alphonse)
• Mobile Money – 078 123 378 (Bizimana Alphonse)
How to enroll
1. Register online before the enrollment close date.
2. Pay the 100,000RWf fee to one of the accounts above