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Diploma of Aquaculture

  • Diploma

Turn the ocean into your office with a career in the aquaculture industry. This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations of fish farms, marine farms and hatcheries. You will learn skills in developing and implementing a breeding strategy, planning ecologically sustainable practices, biosecurity, managing stock health, developing a stock production plan, managing staff and business operations and developing marketing strategies that comply with government regulations and restrictions.

Key details

Degree Type
Diploma
Duration
1 year full-time
Course Code
SFI50119, 0100601
Intake Months
Feb
International Fees
$12,480 per year / $12,480 total

About this course

Turn the ocean into your office with a career in the aquaculture industry. This qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations of fish farms, marine farms and hatcheries. You will learn skills in developing and implementing a breeding strategy, planning ecologically sustainable practices, biosecurity, managing stock health, developing a stock production plan, managing staff and business operations and developing marketing strategies that comply with government regulations and restrictions. Our campuses have extensive salt and freshwater aquaculture facilities that will enable you to acquire practical, hands on training that relates directly to the aquaculture industry. Please select a campus below and press the button to view detailed information about this course, including core and elective units; work placements; assessment methods; and learning resources, facilities and equipment.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture is required for entry into this course.

Study locations

Fremantle

Geraldton

Career pathways

  • Hatchery Manager
  • Hatchery Technician