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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE - AQUACULTURE (MUSSEL)
This is technical certificate-level program designed to up-grade
the skills of existing mussel farm workers and to train new
employees for entry into the mussel aquaculture industry.
PROGRAM ENTRY
Applicants should possess the equivalent of Grade 9 education
or be eligible for entry under mature student status.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE
The method of instruction and course delivery will be a
combination of practical and theory utilizing classrooms for
community- based instruction (i.e. near mussel farming regions)
and access to local farm sites for some practical components.
CORE COURSES
5 Mandatory Courses and 1 Work Experience. Composed of:
• 2 Basic Safety courses
• 3 Mussel Sector courses
• 1 Work Experience (minimum of 25 days; work time
credited after completion of 3 Mussel Sector core
courses)
ELECTIVE COURSES
7 Elective Courses in total
• 1 from ELECTIVES (Safety)
• 6 from ELECTIVES (Mussel and Other Sector)
Total Courses Required to Complete Technical Certificate ―
Aquaculture (Mussel)
• 12 Courses
• 1 Work Experience
Total Program Duration:
PROGRAM OUTLINE
CORE – Complete ALL
Minimum 56 days (11-12 weeks)
SFTY 1125 (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency)
SFTY 1102 (Marine Basic First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3))
500534 (Mussel Spat Collection and General Biology)
500535 (Mussel Farm Stocking Capacity)
500536 (Mussel Harvesting, Handling and Processing)
500539 (Aquaculture Work Experience)
ELECTIVES (Safety) – Complete 1 course
SFTY 2102 ((MED A3 - Marine Emergency Duties for Small
Vessels)
NASC 2107 (Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime
Commercial)
AQUA 0014 (500540) (Basic Farm Safety)
SFTY 0002 (202310) (Oil Spill Response Awareness)
ELECTIVES (Mussel and Other Sector) – Complete 6 courses
500537 (Mussel Site Maintenance)
500538 (Mussel Marketing and Management)
500548 (Basic Mathematics for Aquaculture Workers)
500523 (Outboard Motor Maintenance)
MARP 0004 (500542) (Marine Hydraulics)
MARP 0005 (500543) (Small Diesel Repair and Maintenance)
FITE 0005 (500547) (Ropework)
SFTY 0001 (500545) (Basic Boat Skills )
500544 (Vessel Maintenance )
500541 (Farm-Based Quality Certification)
SFTY 2102 (MED A3 - Marine Emergency Duties for Small
Vessels)
NASC 2107 (Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime
Commercial)
AQUA 0014 (500540) (Basic Farm Safety)
SFTY 0002 (202310) (Oil Spill Response Awareness)
CORE COURSES:
SFTY 1125 (Small Vessel Operator Proficiency)
This course is designed to provide candidates with the skills
and knowledge to act as the operator of commercial vessels up
to 5 gross tonnage, other than tugs, and fishing vessels, and
for fishing vessels up to 15 gross tonnage or 12 meters overall
length engaged on a near coastal, class 2 or a sheltered waters
voyage. This course has been developed in accordance with the
Transport Canada Marine Safety TP 14692 E.
SFTY 1102 (Marine Basic First Aid (STCW A-VI/1-3)
As delivered by the approved training provider.
500534 (Mussel Spat Collection and General Biology)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants an
overview of factors that impact spat/seed quality and production
strategies. This will include biological, environmental and
technological issues as they relate to seed and grow-out
production logistics.
500535 (Mussel Farm Stocking Capacity)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants of an
understanding of the biological and environmental parameters
that influence farm stocking and carrying capacities, particularly
as they relate to farm set-ups, seasonal stress factors, socking
and grading strategies, and farming technology.
500536 (Mussel Harvesting, Handling and Processing)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants an
understanding of the impacts of harvesting, handling and
processing (primary and secondary) procedures at the farm site
and during processing on the final market product quality. It will
discuss biological stress factors on the mussels and measures to
reduce these impacts.
500539 (Aquaculture Work Experience)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants an
opportunity to learn, develop and practice high standards of
professional behaviour and performance while in the work
environment.
ELECTIVES (Safety):
SFTY 2102 (MED A3 - Marine Emergency Duties for Small
Vessels)
This is a marine emergency duties course designed for crew
members of non-pleasure vessels of not more than 150GT which
operate not more than 20 miles from shore.
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