Aquaculture Courses
The NAFC Marine Centre offers a wide range of courses for the Aquaculture Industry.
Many courses can be delivered at employers' sites or elsewhere (subject to the availability of suitable facilities) and an increasing number are available online for flexible self-study at times and places that suit the student.
Bespoke training courses can also be developed to meet specific training needs.
Please contact us with any queries.
Coronavirus
Although we have had to suspend our face-to-face teaching our online aquaculture courses are not affected by the coronavirus emergency and are operating as normal.
Please contact us by email (nainfo@uhi.ac.uk) if you would like to enrol on one of these courses.
Online Courses
Online courses can be studied anywhere, anytime on any internet enabled device. Full tutor support is provided.
Aquaculture Short Courses
Aquaculture Short Courses
Most short courses can be delivered at employers' sites, or elsewhere, subject to the availability of suitable facilities and equipment.
- Biosecurity in Aquaculture (1/2 day)
- Fish Farm Containment - Introduction (1 day OR online)
- Fish Health - Introductory (1 day)
- Fish Health - Advanced (2 day)
- Fish Vaccination (online)
- Fish Welfare (1 or 2 day course OR online)
- Internal Auditing Techniques for Aquaculture (1 day)
- RAS Water Quality Awareness (1/2 day OR online)
- Sea Lice Identification and Recording (1/2 day)
We can also offer bespoke courses to meet specific training needs - please contact us.
Aquaculture Management Courses
Aquaculture Management Courses
Aquaculture Apprenticeships
Aquaculture Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships provide practical, ‘on-the-job’ training and skills development for aquaculture staff at all levels, leading to nationally recognised qualifications.
- Aquaculture Apprenticeship Overview
- Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture (SCQF Level 5) - for new and less-experienced staff.
- Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture (SCQF Level 7) - for more experienced staff.
- Technical Apprenticeship in Aquaculture Management (SCQF Level 9) - for senior staff and managers.
Safety Training Courses
Safety Training Courses
Most safety courses can be delivered at employers' sites, or elsewhere, subject to the availability of suitable facilities and equipment.
- Capstan Safety Awareness (1/2 day)
- Confined Spaces Safety Awareness (1 day)
- Manual Handling
- Pressure Washing Safety Awareness (1/2 day)
- Workboat Stability
- Fire Fighting (1 day)
- First Aid (1 day)
- Sea Survival (1 day)
We can also offer bespoke courses to meet specific training needs - please contact us.
Workboat Courses
Workboat Courses
- RYA Powerboat Level 2 (2 days)
- Workboat Skipper Part 1 (10 days)
- Workboat Skipper Part 2 (4 days)
- MCA Approved Engine Course (AEC) - Part I (5 days)
- Short Range (VHF) Radio Operator's Certificate (SRC) (2 days)
Other Courses
Other Courses
- Forklift Truck Operation (1, 2 or 3 days, depending on experience)
Schools
Schools
- Vocational Pathways: Aquaculture (schools - S3 & S4)