WaterProducer-Greenhouse™ Project
Training Plan
by Robert G. Crocker and Roland V. Wahlgren
Summary (full text is available for purchase)
This Training Plan report is 'Deliverable 6' of the Grand Turk Water-producing Greenhouse (WPG) Viability Study. It is addressed to the supporting agency, CIDA INC; people and government of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI); suppliers and advisors to the project, and potential investors and financiers.
Our goal is to build a Water-producing Greenhouse in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands to provide a new source of fresh water and food. A training program will provide the structure to develop the skilled local people to work with the innovative technologies used in operating the greenhouse. Atmospheric water vapour processing will provide the fresh water for greenhouse hydroponics and field crop irrigation. Fresh water, requiring testing and certification will flow to an adjacent plant for premium brand bottled water.
The employee plan, organization, and recruitment sequence are discussed. Training will benefit the country by increasing its agricultural capacity and ability to provide fresh water for its inhabitants and visitors. A permanent increase in the community's knowledge base will result.
Training needs are assessed in the context of the current system and the need to achieve desired performance. Training is likely to be focused on youth to assist in solving chronic unemployment of young people who have successfully completed their schooling. Results of a questionnaire distributed to high school and community college students in Grand Turk are discussed. Survey replies assist in understanding the current knowledge level of youths about horticulture, fresh water and business concepts. Target groups for training are considered, emphasizing women as recipients of training.
Details of a training plan are reviewed and a content outline is provided. The outline encompasses greenhouse horticulture, equipment operation, and a safety program and environmental management plan. Actual delivery of training is considered primarily for start-up with variation and extension for succession and continuing education.
Training resources in the country (focused on the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College) and from Canada are discussed.
Methods for measuring effectiveness of training and meeting goals of quality assurance are discussed. Impact of training on individual employees and their contribution to company goals are examined.
The personnel likely to be involved in training greenhouse employees are profiled.
Approved by CIDA-INC April 2003. Co-authors: Bob Crocker, Site Specific Structures, Langley, BC, Canada and Roland V. Wahlgren*, Atmoswater Research, North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
*To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: [email protected]
Water + Food™ is a trademark claimed by Roland V. Wahlgren. The thermodynamic and financial models of the Greenhouse system are © 2002–2003 by Roland V. Wahlgren. The Greenhouse and associated buildings structural design, layout, and configuration are © 2002–2003 by Batavia Greenhouse Builders Ltd.
Summary (full text is available for purchase)
This Training Plan report is 'Deliverable 6' of the Grand Turk Water-producing Greenhouse (WPG) Viability Study. It is addressed to the supporting agency, CIDA INC; people and government of Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI); suppliers and advisors to the project, and potential investors and financiers.
Our goal is to build a Water-producing Greenhouse in Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands to provide a new source of fresh water and food. A training program will provide the structure to develop the skilled local people to work with the innovative technologies used in operating the greenhouse. Atmospheric water vapour processing will provide the fresh water for greenhouse hydroponics and field crop irrigation. Fresh water, requiring testing and certification will flow to an adjacent plant for premium brand bottled water.
The employee plan, organization, and recruitment sequence are discussed. Training will benefit the country by increasing its agricultural capacity and ability to provide fresh water for its inhabitants and visitors. A permanent increase in the community's knowledge base will result.
Training needs are assessed in the context of the current system and the need to achieve desired performance. Training is likely to be focused on youth to assist in solving chronic unemployment of young people who have successfully completed their schooling. Results of a questionnaire distributed to high school and community college students in Grand Turk are discussed. Survey replies assist in understanding the current knowledge level of youths about horticulture, fresh water and business concepts. Target groups for training are considered, emphasizing women as recipients of training.
Details of a training plan are reviewed and a content outline is provided. The outline encompasses greenhouse horticulture, equipment operation, and a safety program and environmental management plan. Actual delivery of training is considered primarily for start-up with variation and extension for succession and continuing education.
Training resources in the country (focused on the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College) and from Canada are discussed.
Methods for measuring effectiveness of training and meeting goals of quality assurance are discussed. Impact of training on individual employees and their contribution to company goals are examined.
The personnel likely to be involved in training greenhouse employees are profiled.
Approved by CIDA-INC April 2003. Co-authors: Bob Crocker, Site Specific Structures, Langley, BC, Canada and Roland V. Wahlgren*, Atmoswater Research, North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
*To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: [email protected]
Water + Food™ is a trademark claimed by Roland V. Wahlgren. The thermodynamic and financial models of the Greenhouse system are © 2002–2003 by Roland V. Wahlgren. The Greenhouse and associated buildings structural design, layout, and configuration are © 2002–2003 by Batavia Greenhouse Builders Ltd.