Aquaculture Workers

This industry sector provides many diverse and interesting career opportunities for graduates, providing the opportunity to work in various aquaculture industries at both technician and management level. Aquaculture is carried out in the ocean, in tanks housed in sheds using recirculating equipment and in freshwater dams and purpose built ponds. Research is also currently being conducted into possibilities for aquaculture to be undertaken in inland areas affected by salinity. Seafood processing skills are required in a range of industry settings.

Courses which are accredited meet the national standards as set down by the National Training Framework (NTF), the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and National quality assurance requirements such as the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF). The courses are recognised throughout Australia and once you have finished your studies, by completing the relevant core and elective subjects, your efforts are recognised by achieving a qualification and receiving a formal parchment. Assessment is often conducted in real or simulated work places which measure your ability to perform competently in job focused outcomes.