National Certificate in Aquaculture and Sport Fishery Operations
Category: Aquaculture
Course Type: Full Time Course
Qualification: National Certificate
Course Details:
This is a 24 week college based course designed to provide those interested in entering the aquaculture or sport fisheries sectors with practical training, together with the appropriate knowledge. Successful completion allows candidates to ‘fast track’ the Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture, once in employment. The emphasis is on the development of the skills and attitudes that employers look for, to ensure that candidates are employable when they leave us.
The main areas covered by the course are:
- Fish Biology
- Fish Farm and Fishery Maintenance Skills
- Fish Husbandry
- Information Technology
- Sport Fishery Operations
- Employability
This course incorporates the National Progression Award in Fish Husbandry and Fish Feeding, Nutrition and Health.
Entry Requirements:
- At least 3 Standard Grade passes at level 3 or above (preferably in English, Maths and a Science) or equivalents.
- Experience and motivation is also taken into account.
STUDENT CASE STUDY
Rafat Al-tamimi was an international student who came over to Scotland from the Yemen to study HNC Fish Farming in 2009/10.
He chose Barony to gain some practical experience as well as using it as a platform to progress into year two of BSc Honours in Aquaculture at the University of Stirling.
Rafat said:
“I searched for a fish farming course everywhere in the UK and I came to the conclusion that Barony College was the best place to do it. The wonderful facilities and the practical work have given me the opportunity not just to learn, but to gain experience. I made lots of good friends at Barony in such a short time. I would say that Barony is one of the best pathways I have chosen to achieve success.
After completion of my course, my plan is to gain employment in the industry and obtain more experience before I can hopefully continue with my studies and do an MSc”.
