As the world’s population increases, the availability of land to grow food continues to decrease. So using our oceans, rivers and lakes to produce aquatic animals as a food source makes sense. This fact, along with the increasing pressure on global fish resources, has seen the Australian aquaculture industry go from strength to strength. So if you are keen to improve your food sustainability, already have an interest in aquaculture, or are after a career change, why not be a part of it?
The Certificate of Aquaculture is an online professional development program that will introduce you to the scope and nature of aquaculture, and the containment, feeding, harvesting and health of a variety of freshwater fish.
In this aquaculture course, you will explore the different aquaculture production systems available, and the optimal conditions for producing crayfish and a range of fish, including trout, barramundi, bass, marron and yabbies.
You will also study how to finance an aquaculture operation, and the economics of establishing and running an aquaculture farm, including the areas of planning, production and marketing.
On completion of this course, you will have the foundations for a lifelong career in aquaculture, a profitable business, or a resource that will reduce your food bills and improve the quality of your family’s diet!
Printed learning materials may be available free to print for this course. Requests can be made by contacting us.
