Aquaculture Technician Courses
An Aquaculture Technician manages daily operations on aquatic farms, including breeding, harvesting, maintaining environments, and recording stock observations.
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How do I become a Aquaculture Technician
Get qualified to work as a Aquaculture Technician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SFI20119
Duration
6 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Get ready for a career working at fish farms, hatcheries, and nurseries with the Certificate II in Aquaculture (SFI20119). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work safely at Australian workplaces handling fish stocks and using aquatic equipment and machinery. The course covers: working effectively in the seafood industry, feeding and maintaining fish stocks, preparing and dispatching live stock for transport, communication.
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Duration
6 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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SFI30119
Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
Get started in the Australia’s rapidly growing aquaculture sector with the Certificate III in SFI30119 Aquaculture. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for operational roles at aquaculture farms, hatcheries, and nurseries. The course covers: caring for aquatic animals, maintaining aquascapes, feeding, predator control, undertaking effluent treatment and waste disposal, harvest and post-harvest activities. There is also scope for gaining skills in diving operational work. Enquire now f...
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Duration
6 months - 24 months
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Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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Estimated fee
From $31,227
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Blended, On Campus
The Bachelor of Science (Marine Science) offers a multidisciplinary approach, equipping students with comprehensive marine knowledge. It promotes an interdisciplinary mindset to meet the increasing need for coastal and marine specialists. This study enables students to observe, experiment, and analyze marine habitats and environments. Graduates are proficient in data collection, whether hands-on, in labs, or using advanced satellite technologies, positioning them for diverse roles in marine exploration and research.
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From $31,227
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MAR30824
Duration
3 weeks - 12 months
Study mode
On Campus, Online
This qualification is designed for individuals working in, or entering, the maritime and seafood sectors. It provides the skills to command commercial vessels up to 12 metres in length, with unlimited outboard or 100kW inboard power, provided no passengers are carried. Holders may operate in sheltered waters, near aquaculture leases, or within 5 nautical miles of the coast. It also permits service as an auxiliary vessel within 3 nautical miles of a parent craft or shore base. Enquire now for the full list...
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Duration
3 weeks - 12 months
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On Campus, Online
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How much does an Aquaculture Technician earn?
In Australia, a full time Aquaculture Technician generally earns $1,200 ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for an Aquaculture Technician?
The number of people working in the aquaculture industry in Australia has increased over the last five years. There are 1,200 people employed as aquaculture workers and many of them are hired as Aquaculture Technicians. Aquaculture Technicians work in areas of Australia where aquaculture farms are common.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become an Aquaculture Technician?
Many people working as an Aquaculture Technician have completed a Certificate I, II or III in Aquaculture. These courses will provide the skills you need to work in aquatic farms and hatcheries.
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An Aquaculture Technician is involved with the daily operations on an aquatic farm or hatchery. Your work will involve breeding, harvesting and transporting stock as well as maintaining their aquatic environment. You’ll have to keep tanks clean and monitor water quality, oxygen levels, salt content and pH levels. Aquaculture Technicians may be involved with research projects and you’ll often be called on to collect information on the stock in your facility and record observations on health and nutrition. Your work could involve any number of aquatic species from fish to crustaceans or even turtles and eels.
Being an Aquaculture Technician is a physical job and will require a lot of time outdoors. You’ll have to check and maintain equipment so you’ll have to be good with your hands. You’ll usually be working with colleagues so you’ll need teamwork skills and be good at following instructions. Aquaculture Technicians need to pay attention to detail and have good observational skills.
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