Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 4)
Fisheries
A course by
NMIT
Gain practical, sustainable skills for a career in aquaculture with this Level 4 certificate. Study online with hands-on practical, and learn fish and shellfish production, biosecurity, maritime skills, and gain industry work experience.
Blended study
This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions
Online with Nelson workshops, Nelson
It will take a total of 23 weeks
This course requires 12 hours per week
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Grow fish and shellfish ethically and sustainably
Learn how to raise aquatic species with environmental awareness, best practices in aquaculture production, and ethical methods.
Understand biosecurity and aquaculture systems
Develop knowledge and skills in maintaining healthy systems, preventing disease and contamination, and applying biosecurity protocols.
Gain maritime and marine operations skills
Achieve boating and maritime qualifications, including sea survival, navigation, knots, and practical marine operations.
What You're Signing Up For
Join the fast-growing aquaculture industry and learn how to grow fish and shellfish ethically and sustainably. This programme covers hatchery and production knowledge, biosecurity, maritime skills, and hands-on work placements. Study is flexible, with online delivery, face-to-face practical blocks, or workplace-based options. Graduates are prepared for employment or further marine science study.
Course Content
- Aquaculture Health and Product Quality (Fish and Shellfish strands)
- Aquaculture Biosecurity and Systems (Fish and Shellfish strands)
- Aquaculture Hatchery and Husbandry (Fish and Shellfish strands)
- Marine Operations and Skills
- Work Placement (Fish and Shellfish strands)
- Practical boating and maritime qualifications
- Farm maintenance, knots, sea survival, navigation
- Production and hatchery work
What you need to know first
New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 3) with strands in Hatchery, Fish or Shellfish.
Alternative entry available based on skills gained via study, work, or life experience (Recognition of Prior Learning possible).
English language proficiency: IELTS 5.0 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest) or equivalent per NZQA chart.
Physical fitness and ability to work in and around water; recommended ability to swim.
Ability to pass drug and alcohol screening prior to Semester 2 work placement.
Medical declaration required on entry adhering to Health and Safety in at Work Act 2015.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Aquaculture
Fisheries
Primary industry
Future employment opportunities might be
Technician on oyster, salmon, or mussel farms
Aquaculture technician in scientific research organisations
Maritime or boating industry roles with further qualifications
Entry-level aquaculture specialist
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