Careers

There are a wide range of career opportunities available in one of the world's fastest-growing industries. The diagram below gives an overview of some of the options available. Entry to the industry is available through a variety of routes from school leavers, to apprenticeships and professional and postgraduate qualifications for highly skilled roles.

Find out more about some of the careers mentioned above on the Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre website:

Aquaculture careers

Next steps

Thinking about a career in the aquaculture industry?

Explore different UHI pathways to learn more:

Skills for Work - Aquaculture / Marine Biology

Aquaculture Hub - Education, Training and Skills Development in Aquaculture

Education, Training and Skills Development in Aquaculture - Apprenticeships

View the "Fish farm worker" job profile on the "My World of Work" website from Skills Development Scotland:

Fish farm worker | My World of Work