Aquaculture Technician Courses in Townsville
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 in Queensland
Get qualified to work as a Aquaculture Technician in Townsville 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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6 months - 24 months
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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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