Aquaculture Short Course Certificates

The following aquaculture short course certificates are available:

Certificate in Aquatic Management

This short course in Aquatic Management covers the following topics and unit standards:

Testing for water quality in an aquaculture facility (NZQA Unit Standard: 17255)
Learn about the importance of water quality to aquatic organisms. Learn how to measure and adjust the physical conditions and concentrations of natural chemical and physical conditions and how to purify and sterilise water to keep culturing conditions healthy.

Monitor and maintain reticulated water systems for on-shore aquaculture
or holding facilities (NZQA Unit Standard: 17252)
Learn about operating and maintaining equipment for holding animals and about pumping, heating, cooling, filtering and purifying water for recirculation systems.

Duration

20 days

Start Date:

Please contact us for course dates.

Class size:

Maximum of 18 to ensure individual attention

Entry Requirements:

18 years + preferred, though 16 / 17 year olds will be considered on application.
 

Fees: $1,008-00 + GST
 

Further Information & Enrolments

Please contact us to request an information/enrolment pack for this course. 

Certificate in Aquatic Biology

This short course in Aquatic Biology covers the following topics and unit standards:

Describe the Biology of a Fin Fish (NZQA Unit Standard: 19851)
Learn about the life cycles, biology and ecology of different types of fish related to how they feed, move and reproduce. Study factors that affect growth rates and behaviour related to their health.

Describe the biology of aquaculture species such as oysters and mussels (or other species that are commercially valuable) (NZQA Unit Standard: 16673)
Leran about the biology and ecology of commercially cultured shellfish (especially oysters and mussels) and how their lifestyles, feeding methods and physical adaptations are important. Learn details of their reproduction, larval development and factors that affect growth rates.

Duration:

10 days

Start Date:

Please contact us for course dates.

Class size:

Maximum of 18 to ensure individual attention

Entry Requirements:

18 years + preferred, though 16 / 17 year olds will be considered on application.

Fees: $550-00 + GST 

Further Information & Enrolments

Please contact us to request an information/enrolment pack for this course.  

Certificate in the Principles of Marine Ecology Associated with Aquaculture

This short course in marine ecology covers the following topics and unit standards:

Principles of Marine Ecology (NZQA Unit Standard: 16674)
Learn the basics about living systems in the marine environment. Includes: food production, cycles of food, waste and natural chemicals, biological interactions and limitations to natural distribution.  The effects of aquaculture of tides, climate, weather, and developments on land, and the effects of aquaculture on the environment are also covered.

Duration:

15 days

Start Date:

Please contact us for course dates.

Class size:

Maximum of 18 to ensure individual attention

Entry Requirements:

18 years + preferred, though 16 / 17 year olds will be considered on application.

Fees: $600-00 + GST
  

Further Information & Enrolments

Please contact us to request an information/enrolment pack for this course. 

Certificate in Aquatic Consents

This short course in the aquatic consent process covers the following topics and unit standards:

Explain the procedures to gain legal authorisation for an aquaculture associated activity. (NZQA Unit Standard: 19217)
Learn about obtaining Resource COnsents for selected aquaculture activities and about all the legal documentation required under current legislation. Unit includes developing model consent applications and understanding administrative difficulties.

Demonstrate a knowledge of the transfer of aquaculture species from one site to another. (NZQA Unit Standard: 19774)
Understand and learn how to complete the documentation required for transferring an aquaculture species from one site to another. Includes: preparing the species for transfer, managing the transfer process, and monitoring the condition of the aquaculture species after transfer to their new holding or culture facility.

Duration:

10 days

Start Date:

Please contact us for course dates.

Class size:

Maximum of 18 to ensure individual attention

Entry Requirements:

18 years + preferred, though 16 / 17 year olds will be considered on application.

Fees: $600-00 + GST

Further Information & Enrolments

Please contact us to request an information/enrolment pack for this course.