Aquaculture Technology Course
Start training for a career in the aquacultural industry with CanScribe's Aquaculture Technology Course.
12 Week Hands-On Aquaculture Technology Course
If you’re thinking about training for a new career, now is a great time to consider enrolling in the Aquacultural Technology Course. This program can help you find a career you can... well... grow in! And CanScribe College is an award-winning, designated college known for quality programming. This program will help you create a new future!
CanScribe College and You!
✓ Our Aquaculture Technology Course is 100% online, which means you never have to leave home to attend classes!
✓ The program sets you up for entry into aquacultural positions immediately after graduation and offers you the ability to start your own aquacultural business.
✓ Find a career working at small or large aquacultural operations!
Fully-funded training is now available! This funding is provided by:
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Why Take an Aquaculture Technology Course?
The Aquaculture Technology Course was designed and built because of demand from the industry. Employers need trained agriculture specialists who have the tangible skills to perform the job.
This program fulfills training requirements identified by industry experts that will allow new graduates to successfully enter the workforce with confidence.
This comprehensive training, covering aquacultural techniques and technology along with skill requirements of the modern workplace, greatly improves your prospects. Employers will understand the skill level you bring to the table, which can put you at the top of the hiring list.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN:
- define the important role of the Aquaculture Technology worker
- describe how precision aquaculture can lead to more sustainable farming practices
- demonstrate an understanding of computer equipment, keyboard kinetics, and windows
- apply essential learning skills: adaptability, communication, collaboration, creativity and innovation, digital, numeracy problem solving, reading, and writing
- outline the meaning, applications, and technologies of precision aquaculture and their impact on operations
- decipher actionable insights within precision aquaculture
- compare traditional and precision feeding and monitoring methods in aquaculture, including the advantages and challenges of each approach
- describe the IoT (Internet of Things) and identify how these technologies can be used in aquaculture systems
- evaluate the economic and environmental challenges and benefits of utilizing precision aquaculture systems
- analyze data interpretation, precision aquaculture systems, and real-time monitoring for aquatic health and disease prevention
- identify common water health issues and their impacts on aquatic species and production outcomes
- apply basic methods for improving water quality in aquaculture systems, such as aeration and filtration
- explain the principles and components of Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) and controlled environment aquaculture
- analyze disease, parasite, and biofouling management strategies in precision aquaculture
- explain how sustainable practices can be applied to small-scale farming to improve efficiency and sustainability
- analyze techniques for optimizing water quality, system flow, and resource efficiency through precision aquaculture tools
- build strategies for reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in aquaculture systems
- construct health management strategies addressing disease, parasites, and nutrient balance in aquaculture systems
- develop sustainable techniques in hatchery management, selective breeding, and harvesting practices
- explore specific applications of drones in precision aquaculture, including site mapping, infrastructure inspection, and monitoring
- interpret the basics of what makes an aquaculture business successful, including simple business models, understanding the target market, and basic financial principles
- construct a process of planning for a small aquaculture business, including setting simple objectives, planning for basic operational needs, and considering sustainability
- apply fundamental skills in financial management, including budgeting and financial planning for aquaculture businesses
This Aquaculture Technology Course does not require approval from PTIB.
- Introduction
- Computer Fundamentals
- Essential Skills and Career Training
- Safety Skills Training
- Foundations of Aquaculture
- IoT (Internet of Things)
- Water Management
- Basics of Precision Aquaculture Technology
- Data and Technology
- Indigenous Engagement
- Sustainable Practices in Aquaculture
- Fundamentals of Drone
- Business Training
- Professional Development
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
If you take the Aquaculture Technology course on campus, everything is provided.
If you take the Aquaculture Technology course via distance learning, it is recommended to complete the program on a Windows PC. Apple computers are compatible, however, Microsoft Office Training from the point of view of a Windows computer. You are required to have the Microsoft Office suite installed on your computer
You must have a computer with speakers and Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word and Excel) on your computer. An internet speed of 15 mbps download, and 10 mbps upload is recommended.
We also recommend that you use the latest version of either Firefox or Chrome as your browser.
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Students must have a minimum typing speed of 30 net-words-per-minute and pass an entry level grammar assessment. Students must also be a mature student, 19+, or have a high school diploma.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
Prior to admission, applicants must meet at least one of the following English language proficiency requirements:
1. Education
A) Secondary Education
Evidence of three (3) years of full-time secondary education (Grades 8-12), or two (2) years if the grades are 10, 11, or 12, have been successfully completed where English is the principal language of instruction.
OR
B) Post-Secondary Education
Evidence of two (2) years of full-time post-secondary education have been successfully completed where English is the principal language of instruction.
OR
2. Assessment
By achieving a recognized standardized language test/assessment.
- Duolingo English Test (DET): minimum overall score of 95
- International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: minimum overall score of 5.5
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) IBT: minimum overall score of 46
- Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): minimum overall score of 40
- Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP): Listening 6, Speaking 6, Reading 5, and Writing 5
- Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: minimum overall score of 43
- Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First exam (FCE): minimum overall score of 160 or ‘C’
- Cambridge Linguaskill: minimum overall B2 level
- LANGUAGECERT Academic: minimum overall B2 level
- The Michigan English Test (MET): minimum overall B2 level
This program is intended to prepare a student for the following occupations:
- Aquaculture Technician
- Fish Hatchery Technician
- Aquaponics System Operator
- Water Quality Technician
- Aquaculture Farm Assistant
- RAS (Recirculating Aquaculture System) Technician
- Feed Technician
- Harvesting and Processing Assistant
- Aquaculture Data Collection and Entry Specialist
- Aquaculture Business Coordinator
- Precision Aquaculture Technologist
- Environmental Monitoring Technician
- Community Food Security Support Worker
- Food Security Coordinator
You can find a career working for small aquaculture farms or large-scale seafood production operations. You also have the option to start your own aquaculture business and contribute to building a more efficient and sustainable seafood industry.
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Is an Aquacultural Career Right for You?
Take the CanScribe College Career Training Readiness Quiz! It is important that you discover whether the Aquacultural Technology Course is right for you.