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Course Description

This work experience is designed to provide the student with practical experience in salmonid or mussel farm operations. To meet the graduation requirements of the Technical Certificate in Aquaculture, the student must successfully complete the Aquaculture Work Experience.

Learning Outcomes

The aims of this work experience are to:

  • Enable the student to practice skills obtained during the course component of the Technical Certificate in Aquaculture.
  • Instill positive employment skills appropriate to the aquaculture industry.

Credential Awarded

Certificate of Achievement

Prerequisites

For those enrolled in the Technical Certificate in Aquaculture (Salmonid), successful completion of core courses:

  • Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SFTY 1102);
  • Marine Basic First Aid (SFTY 1125);
  • Salmonid Biology and Husbandry (SRS# 500524)
  • Salmonid Feeds and Feeding (SRS# 500525); and
  • Salmonid Health and Biosecurity (SRS# 500526).



For those enrolled in the Technical Certificate in Aquaculture (Mussel), successful completion of core courses:

  • Small Vessel Operator Proficiency (SFTY 1102);
  • Marine Basic First Aid (SFTY 1125);
  • Mussel Spat Collection and General Biology (SRS# 500534);
  • Mussel Farm Stocking Capacity (SRS# 500535); and
  • Mussel Harvesting, Handling and Processing (SRS# 500536)

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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