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University of Tasmania

The Associate Degree in Aquaculture has been specifically designed to offer student education and training in aquaculture and to prepare students for the workplace. This is achieved through a mix of vocational, scientific and technological activities together with work experience.In addition to fostering reliability, the course emphasises the development of skills which lead to be independent in the work place and the ability to work in a team situation.
General knowledge about aquaculture and its importance .
The major studies includes development of knowledge related to vocational, scientific and technological activities togetherly with work experience .
Satisfactory achievement (SA) or better in a minimum of two pre-tertiary 'C' subjects preferably with English, Mathematics or a Science subject. Mature-age applicants with relevant experience may be given special consideration. Students completing relevant VET/TAFE certificate level units may be given special consideration.
Applicants who have completed relevant nationally accredited VET (Vocational Education & Training) units of competence will be considered for admission into the Associate Degree in Aquaculture. The students successfully completing the Associate Degree in Aquaculture with grades of Credit or better for Units Aquaculture Production Techniques (JFA221) and Aquaculture Hatchery Production Techniques (JFA222) are eligible to articulate into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment) majoring in Aquaculture.
The practical nature of this course, together with the current expansion of the aquaculture industry, ensures ready employment as farm workers throughout Australia. Graduates are able to work in all facets of aquaculture production, including fish, shellfish, live feeds and algal culture, and systems maintenance.
2 years