AHCHYD502 — Develop a plan for a hydroponic system

1 Carry out preliminary research

• 1.1Research type of crop to be grown based on sound marketing principles
• 1.2Research the growing requirements of the crop based on sound horticultural practices
• 1.3Establish the associated risks of growing a particular crop based on sound horticultural practices
• 1.4Identify growing media to be utilised, and calculate estimated number or volume of growing media required for crop establishment
• 1.5Determine quantity of the plants to be grown based on a cost-benefit analysis

2 Assess the suitability of a site

• 2.1Assess the physical characteristics of the site
• 2.2Ascertain and assess the proximity of the site to markets
• 2.3Identify local council, legislative and regulatory requirements in relation to the site and the development of a hydroponic farm
• 2.4Identify and consider the environmental implications of developing a hydroponic farm on the site

3 Select the required system

• 3.1Research main types of hydroponic systems
• 3.2Carry out analysis on each type of system for the chosen crops
• 3.3Carry out a cost-benefit analysis on each system for each type of crop
• 3.4Determine the type of hydroponic system to be installed

4 Design the hydroponic system

• 4.1Identify the benefits and disadvantages of a closed and open hydroponic system
• 4.2Select and document the water collection and storage system on the plan
• 4.3Select the irrigation system and its components according to the required volume of water and flow rate
• 4.4Select and document the fertigation system
• 4.5Determine the dimensions of the controlled environment structure following full consideration of the relevant factors
• 4.6Determine the environmental control system, and document specifications on the plan

5 Prepare and document the design

• 5.1Develop a design plan
• 5.2Determine specifications and detailed costings, with the help of experts if required
• 5.3Develop and document detailed production procedures and schedules
• 5.4Present design documentation to the client for approval

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