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Mangere College student Michaela Pihema has become the first student studying under the Gateway Programme, which is now offered to senior students in most New Zealand secondary schools, to gain Mahurangi Technical Institute’s Certificate in Companion Animal Services (CCAS).
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Got a question that you want to ask us? Would you like to talk to someone face-to-face about our courses or the right career track for you? We’re out and about this year at the following boat shows and careers expo throughout the north island, so come by and visit us when we are in a town near you.
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Late last year Certificate of Aquatic Studies tutors and students lead by Adrian Paarman from Mahurangi Technical Institute (MTI) assisted a number of entries in the inaugural Auckland Flower Show with displays of live freshwater fish that were incorporated in to their gardens.
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Certificate in Aquatic Studies

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, bivalve and finfish biology.
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:

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

Practical Training

Hands on experience 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 in text books.

Duration:

36 weeks plus scheduled recess breaks. (6 weeks in February intake/eight weeks in July intake)
Annual intakes in February and July

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: NZ$4,200.00 (inc GST)
International Students: NZ$12,350.00

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.