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From Mahurangi Tech to Superyacht Chief Officer - ex student Randall Bower is presented with prestigious Captain Mike Little Award for his dedication to maritime studies
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Aquatic’s special projects manager David Cooper heads off to Chester, England, in November to speak at a symposium of the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums in conjunction with the venerated Zoological Society London.
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On the 22nd July Operations Manager, Christine Burt, and Enrolments Officer, Lynn Kellian, attended the Rarotonga School Careers Expo, held in the Telecom Sports Arena, in Nikao.
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Two of New Zealand leading experts on the farming of Redfin Perch (Perca fluviatilis), Paul Decker and Dr. Tagried Kurwie of Mahurangi Technical Institute in Warkworth, made presentations to a conference on farming this species held in Collie Western Australia.
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Mahurangi Technical Institute provided 30 farm raised Giant Kokopu (Galaxias argenteus) for release in the Nukumea Stream, Orewa.
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850 grass carp supplied to the Northland Regional Council by Mahurangi Technical Institutes aquaculture research facility were released into Kaipara’s Lake Rotouauru (also known as Lake Swan)in a bid to wipe out two invasive weeds threatening some of the nation’s most precious dune lakes.
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Certificate in Aquatic Studies

Mahurangi Technical Institute was New Zealands first accredited aqauculture provider and remains the countries most well equipped fish husbandary educator. As an approved Ministry of Fisheries fish farm in its own right, Mahurangi Technical Institutes fish hatchery supplies seed stock to both farmers and environment enhancement programmes.

A Certificate in Aquatic Studies will open up your world to a host of opportunities from aquaculture and aquarium operations to marine administration and eco-tourism.
Completion of this course will give you the skills, experience and qualifications required to efficiently progress in the field of aquatic technology.
Training is conducted in our well appointed classrooms. Instruction on a wide range of topics will be undertaken in a friendly, informative atmosphere. Subjects covered range from aquaculture, aquatic systems management, bivalve and finfish biology and culture, and safe seafood processing.
With this Certificate you will be a multi-skilled, adaptable and efficient candidate, ready and qualified for entry into this diverse industry and environment.


Qualification

This course sits at Level 4 on the NZQA framework. On successfully completing the program you will receive:

  • MTI Certificate of Aquatic Studies - Level 4
  • National Certificate in Seafood (Aquaculture strand) - Level 3
  • National Certificate in Seafood  (Generic) - Level 4
  • National Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 4)
  • Electric Fishing Certificate  

Practical Training

Hands on experience in a research aquaculture facility is included in the course curriculum. This not only prepares you for life in the industry, but also gives you valuable industry experience which cannot be attained from text books.

2010 Start Date and Duration:

Start Date: 7th February 2011

Duration: 42 weeks (including 6 weeks (3x2) term holidays). 

Class Size:

Max. of 20 to ensure you receive individual attention.

Entry Requirement:

All candidates will be required to undergo a selection process. Preferred age is 18 years +, though 16 / 17 year olds will be considered on application.

Fees:

Domestic Students: $4200.00 (GST incl)
International Students: $13,893.00 (GST incl)

Student Loans & Benefits:

Student loans and allowances are available to those who meet the criteria.

Accreditation:

Course units are accredited by the New Zealand Qualification Authority (NZQA) & Seafood Industry Training Organisation (SITO).

Further Information & Enrolments

Please click here to request an information/enrolment pack for this course. 

 

Below: Check out the latest project undertaken by our Aquaculture Research & Consultancy Team

 


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