National Progression Award in Fish Husbandry
Course Details:
This is an entry level work-based training programme and qualification, and although no previous experience is required, you need to be in employment on a fish farm, or be able to enter a managed fish farm work experience. Although the programme is flexible, a candidate would reasonably be expected to achieve this award in approximately four months. Successful completion can lead to progression to the National Progression Award in Fish Feeding, Nutrition and Health.
The main areas covered by the course are:
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Fish Husbandry
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Fish Handling
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Water
Entry Requirements:
Three Standard Grade passes, ideally including a science subject. Your personal motivation and a reference from your employer are 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”.
