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TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE - AQUACULTURE (SALMONID)
500526 (Salmonid Health and Biosecurity)
This is an introductory course focusing on the identification and
treatment of common salmonid diseases and related biosecurity
procedures. It includes the monitoring of fish health, proper
biosecurity procedures, recognizing and reporting possible
disease concerns, undertaking standard disease prevention
measures, and the importance of reporting procedures.
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.
NASC 2107 (Restricted Operator’s Certificate – Maritime
Commercial)
This course provides participants with the knowledge and
practical skills to effectively operate and communicate using the
Global Maritime Distress and Safety System, as outlined in the
International Maritime Organization’s Resolution A 769 (18).
AQUA 0014 (500540) (Basic Farm Safety)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants an
understanding of the importance of basic farm safety practices
and procedures. It includes Workplace Hazardous Materials
Information System (WHMIS), Occupational Health and Safety
(OHS), accident incident reporting, and hazards related to
various farm systems and activities (e.g. boating, loading and
harvesting systems, storage).
SFTY 0002 (202310) (Oil Spill Response Awareness)
This will be an awareness-level course that will provide
participants with basic knowledge in oil spill response
ELECTIVES (Salmonid and Other Sector):
500549 (Salmonid Cage Maintenance)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants an
understanding of principles and maintenance of floating cage/pen
containment systems for salmonids. It will include information
on types of cage design, the function of the cage components,
the monitoring and maintenance of cage condition, and basic/
emergency repair skills.
500531 (Salmonid Site Maintenance)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants basic
salmonid site maintenance skills. It will include maintenance
practices for farm safety, avoidance of fish escapees and
husbandry issues, code of containment and escape responses,
basic farm equipment maintenance schedules and records, and
general environmental maintenance procedures.
500532 (Salmonid Harvesting, Handling and Processing)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants an
understanding of the principles of harvesting, handling and
processing salmonids to ensure optimal flesh quality for the
marketed product. It will include basic sanitation and quality
control, the importance of good harvesting and handling
procedures to maintain flesh quality and avoid stresses on the
fish, basic primary and secondary processing methods, and the
importance of harvest record keeping.
500533 (Salmonid Hatchery and Recirculation Technology)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants an
understanding of the principles of broodstock and early rearing
husbandry, particularly for hatchery operations. It will include
basic water quality criteria for incubation and fry/juvenile rearing
systems, issues related to feeding and health maintenance,
record keeping, and the components of recirculation technology.
500548 (Basic Mathematics for Aquaculture Workers)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants
knowledge of basic mathematical calculations related to stocking
densities, feeding protocols, health and sanitation treatments,
harvesting, transporting, record keeping, and other fish farm
practices.
500523 (Outboard Motor Maintenance)
This course is designed to give workers/participants a basic level
of knowledge and the necessary skills to maintain a variety of
outboard motors (two and four stroke).
500542 (Marine Hydraulics)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants a
working knowledge of marine hydraulic systems, along with the
knowledge to maintain and troubleshoot hydraulic systems.
500543 (Small Diesel Repair and Maintenance)
This will be an introductory course to the repair and maintenance
of small diesel engines. It will provide students with an
understanding of small diesel technology, repair and service. The
student will also learn the correct use of hand tools, special tools,
and testing equipment associated with the small diesel.
FITE 0005 (500547) (Ropework)
This course will be designed to develop the participant’s ability to
understand the design and construction of various types of ropes,
maintenance and inspection of ropes, and regulations governing
rope usage. It will include rope safety, use and maintenance for
small vessels, moorings and anchoring, and other aquaculture
systems. It will be a prerequisite for Salmonid Cage Maintenance
course.
SFTY 0001 (500545) (Basic Boat Skills)
This course will be designed to give workers/participants with an
increased awareness and knowledge of the small boat safety and
skills related to aquaculture activities. It will include theory and
practical skills components for inexperienced workers to orient
them to basic navigation, proper handling, docking, loading and
other fundamental boat skills. This will also include the ‘Cold
Water’ Boot Camp survival.
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