Aquaculture Technician

More than 2 months

This program will appeal to persons interested in a production based career in aquaculture, freshwater and marine sciences, or aquatic research. Aquaculture Technicians are involved in almost all aspects of the raising, culturing, and harvesting of aquaculture species. The duties of the technician can vary from basic husbandry of the organism and maintenance of the culture facilities to more technical aspects like water quality analysis and disease diagnosis and treatment. Emphasis is placed upon those aquaculture techniques required in the operation of hatcheries and salmon cage farms.

The requirements for this certificate program may be achieved within one year of full-time study.

$3,150

Tuition (2014/2015): $3,150.

Other fees applicable (textbook, health/dental, conference fees, equipment).

High School Diploma or Adult High School Diploma or GED Diploma of High School Equivalency

Certificate

Classroom
Other

Training facilities at NBCC include fully equipped classrooms, laboratory, and a fully functional fresh water teaching hatchery utilizing recirculation technology.

Training is provided through a combination of classroom lecture / laboratory sessions and applied workplace experiences.

Applied workplace experiences are regularly scheduled throughout the academic year. Transportation is essential for participation in frequent practical training at industry sites.

 

 

 

Daytime

Most classes required for this program are scheduled to take place between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm Monday to Friday; however, applied workplace experiences may require students to participate in activities which occur outside of these hours.

Aquaculture

Animal Production
Other

•Aquaculture World-wide
•Alternate Species Culture
•Biology of Fish
•Hatchery and Marine Site Culture
•Fish Health, Disease Prevention and Treatment
•Feeding and Nutrition
•Aquaculture Techniques
•Water Properties and Manipulating Water Quality
•Maintenance Skills (Ropes and Knots, PVC Plumbing)
•Aquaculture Industry Experience
•Marine Emergency Duties
•WHMIS, Occupational Health and Safety
•Marine Basic First Aid
 

English

1-888-796-NBCC (6222)
(506) 529-5054
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Caroline Graham, Coordinating Instructor