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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE - AQUACULTURE (SALMONID)
This is technical certificate-level program designed to up-grade
the skills of existing salmonid farm workers and to train new
employees for entry into the salmonid 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 fish 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 Salmonid Sector courses
• 1 Work Experience (minimum of 25 days; work time
credited after completion of 3 Salmonid Sector core
courses)
ELECTIVE COURSES
7 Elective Courses in total
• 1 from ELECTIVES (Safety)
• 6 from ELECTIVES (Salmonid and Other Sector)
Total Courses Required to Complete Technical Certificate ―
Aquaculture (Salmonid)
• 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))
500524 (Salmonid Biology and Husbandry)
500525 (Salmonid Feeds and Feeding)
500526 (Salmonid Health and Biosecurity)
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 (Salmonid and Other Sector) – Complete 6
courses
500549 (Salmonid Cage Maintenance)
500531 (Salmonid Site Maintenance)
Aqua 0006 (500532) (Salmonid Harvesting, Handling and
Processing)
500533 (Salmonid Hatchery and Recirculation Technology)
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 an approved training provider.
500524 (Salmonid Biology and Husbandry)
This is an introductory course designed to give workers/
participants an overview of salmonid biology, and principles
and practices of general salmonid husbandry. It includes the
biological processes and major organ systems of salmonids, the
importance of record keeping, principles of salmonid husbandry
techniques, water quality monitoring, and the impacts associated
with capture and handling stresses.
500525 (Salmonid Feeds and Feeding)
This course is designed to give workers/participants the basic
knowledge and understanding of the feeds and feeding of
cultured salmonids. It includes the principles of using fish feeds,
implications of inappropriate feeding, handling and storing feeds,
and monitoring of effective feeding strategies.
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