Containment Course Online
The NAFC Marine Centre UHI has launched an online e-learning course in Fish Farm Containment allowing students to complete the course without attending college.
The Introduction to Fish Farm Containment course is aimed at fish farm workers and covers a wide range of topics relevant to setting up and maintaining aquaculture facilities to prevent the escape of stock, and complying with relevant legislation and other requirements.
The launch of the e-learning version means that students can undertake the course at a time and place that suits them, without having to attend college. Aquaculture training section leader Stuart Fitzsimmons explained that, "We have had a lot of requests from the aquaculture industry for more flexible training. It is not always convenient for workers to attend college on a fixed date, especially if they live or work in more remote areas, but this new e-learing version means that they can complete the course at work or at home, and at any time. It also expands the potential market for this course well beyond Shetland."
The e-learning course has been designed and developed by NAFC's Saro Saravanan from the original 'face-to-face' version developed and delivered by Kenny Gifford. (The face-to-face version will still be available for students who prefer that mode of learning.)
The new e-learning course uses the UHI's 'Blackboard Learn+' virtual learning environment. Once enrolled, students will be able to access the course via any internet enabled device (including tablets and smartphones). Simple online instructions guide them through the course, which should take about 10 hours to complete. Students will be able to contact an NAFC tutor for assistance if required.
The NAFC Marine Centre is also developing an online e-learning version of its 1-day Fish Welfare course.
See full details of the Introduction to Fish Farm Containment course and other aquaculture courses offered by NAFC.