Aquaculture technicians work in freshwater and marine farming, hatchery management and research on farmed species.
They can be involved in equipment design, site development, research, and the harvesting, processing and shipment of products.
An aquaculture technician may:
- breed and raise marine organisms
- identify common diseases in fish and shellfish
- assist with experiments on nutrition or methods to control predators and parasites
- monitor the environment using water analysis kits
- maintain live feed and algae cultures
- keep records of breeding, production and treatment programs
- develop and implement systems of profitable farm management.
Aquaculture technicians work outdoors in all kinds of weather. They may also work in a hatchery or laboratory. Shift work is common, including on weekends and public holidays.
Ways to get into the aquaculture industry are:
· Apprenticeship
· Traineeship
· School based apprenticeship
· Prevocation
TAFE NSW Hunter Institute offers training for the aquaculture industry at Belmont. All training is nationally accredited.
Our state of the art facilities provide students with a simulated work environment. Teaching at some campuses is flexible. There is a possibility of doing some on the job training in your workplace. After you complete your training you can specialize in different areas. You need to do further studies for this.
For further information on enrolment dates and course options contact the head teacher
Courses can be customised and/or delivered onsite. Contact the Faculty of Industry and Natural Resources business office on 02 4923 7681.
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