Download our Aquaculture Course leaflet (pdf).

Most courses can be delivered at employers' sites, or elsewhere, subject to the availability of suitable facilities and equipment.

We can also offer bespoke courses to meet specific training needs.

Apprenticeships

• Aquaculture Apprenticeship Overview
• For new and less-experienced staff: Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture (SCQF Level 5)
• For more experienced staff: Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture (SCQF Level 7)
• For senior staff and managers: Technical Apprenticeship in Aquaculture (SCQF Level 9)

Short Courses

Aquaculture

• Biosecurity in Aquaculture (1/2 day)
• Fish Farm Containment - Introduction (1 day OR by distance learning)
• Fish Health - Introductory (1 day)
• Fish Health - Advanced (2 day)
• Fish Welfare (1 or 2 day course OR by distance learning)
• Internal Auditing Techniques for Aquaculture (1 day)
• RAS Water Quality Awareness (1/2 day)
• Sea Lice Identification and Recording (1/2 day)

Safety Training

• 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)

Workboats

• 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

• Forklift Truck Operation (1, 2 or 3 days, depending on experience)

Schools

• Vocational Pathways: Aquaculture (schools - S3 & S4)

 

See the full list of courses offered by the NAFC Marine Centre.