Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 4)
Gain practical, sustainable skills for a career in aquaculture with this Level 4 certificate. Study online with hands-on practical, and learn fish and shellfish production, biosecurity, maritime skills, and gain industry work experience.
NZ$4,968
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Core skills this course teaches
Grow fish and shellfish ethically and sustainably
Learn how to raise aquatic species with environmental awareness, best practices in aquaculture production, and ethical methods.
Understand biosecurity and aquaculture systems
Develop knowledge and skills in maintaining healthy systems, preventing disease and contamination, and applying biosecurity protocols.
About This Course
Join the fast-growing aquaculture industry and learn how to grow fish and shellfish ethically and sustainably. This programme covers hatchery and production knowledge, biosecurity, maritime skills, and hands-on work placements. Study is flexible, with online delivery, face-to-face practical blocks, or workplace-based options. Graduates are prepared for employment or further marine science study.
Course Content
- Aquaculture Health and Product Quality (Fish and Shellfish strands)
- Aquaculture Biosecurity and Systems (Fish and Shellfish strands)
- Aquaculture Hatchery and Husbandry (Fish and Shellfish strands)
- Marine Operations and Skills
- Work Placement (Fish and Shellfish strands)
- Practical boating and maritime qualifications
- Farm maintenance, knots, sea survival, navigation
- Production and hatchery work
Entry Requirements
New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 3) with strands in Hatchery, Fish or Shellfish.
Alternative entry available based on skills gained via study, work, or life experience (Recognition of Prior Learning possible).
Build towards these roles
Technician on oyster, salmon, or mussel farmsAquaculture technician in scientific research organisationsMaritime or boating industry roles with further qualificationsEntry-level aquaculture specialist
Build skills in these industries
AquacultureFisheriesPrimary industry
