Aquaculture Production - Modern Apprentice Diploma SCQF Level 7

What is special about this course?

This apprenticeship is designed to support the development of apprentices working in aquaculture, in senior technician and supervisor roles, looking to specialise in the areas of finfish or shellfish.

Entry requirements

Must be employed by relevant aquaculture company in a role that is senior level or working towards senior level

There are several aquaculture senior technician and supervisor roles available including marine, or freshwater assistant aquaculture site/farm manager, senior technician, workboat skipper. These roles cover monitoring the health and welfare of stock, monitoring the maintenance of facilities both on-shore and off-shore, monitoring the use and maintenance of equipment, monitoring site health and safety and biosecurity, monitoring the quality of products, and monitoring work activities of colleagues. These roles may also include monitoring hatchery operations, monitoring the stocking of aquaculture stock, and allocating resources. The goal of the apprenticeship is to enable apprentices to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to be able to competently operate in aquaculture, in senior production roles.

Equipment

Students will be provided site specific equipment by their employers

Fees

For the latest information on fees please see our fees policy.

Funding

Skills Development Scotland (SDS) fund Modern Apprenticeships for eligible students based in Scotland

Additional costs

120 Administration fee per SDS funded student (£60 per year), £3500 per student not funded by SDS. All short course costs and PPE are covered by employer.