Education, Training and Skills Development in Aquaculture

Short Courses

Short courses

These courses are all offered by Shetland UHI. Delivery locations and methods vary to suit business needs. Full tutor support is provided for online courses.

Further information available at UHI Shetland and Fishing and Marine Courses at UHI Shetland

Modern Apprenticeships in Aquaculture - Training in the Workplace

Modern Apprenticeships (MAs)

Level 2 and 3 MAs are designed by the finfish and shellfish farming industries and are aimed at those carrying out daily husbandry duties on either a freshwater or marine site. These MAs can be used as part of a progression plan within an individual’s place of work and is particularly useful for those without any formal qualifications in aquaculture. The MA provides an opportunity to demonstrate skills and be recognised for these achievements.

The Level 4 MA course is aimed at experienced, senior-level fish farm staff such as managers or assistant site managers. At the end of the course the student will be competent at a broad range of management activities, many of them complex and non-routine, and be able to demonstrate considerable autonomy and responsibility including the management and supervision of other employees. It runs at SCQF level 9, so equivalent to a Higher national Diploma.

Aquaculture Management CPD

Aquaculture Management continuing professional development course is delivered online over ~ 9 months. It is aimed at experienced aquaculture staff working in, or progressing into, management roles or for those with a professional interest in aquaculture. The course is applicable to a range of production techniques, countries, and species. It is a SCQF Level 8 course, and students complete three modules from

• Managing fish farm operations
• Managing fish health and welfare
• Managing hatchery operations and production
• Managing shellfish operations and production
• Managing health and safety for the production environment

Degree Programmes

Degree programmes

Undergraduate:

BSc(Hons) Marine science

BSc (Hons) Marine Science with Arctic Studies

The BSc. includes aquaculture, fisheries, ecology, marine environmental impact assessment, ocean science and management.

The Arctic Studies program includes an opportunity to study environmental sciences in the arctic at the University Centre in Svalbard (UNIS) Spitzbergen.

Postgraduate Courses

Bespoke and Flexible Training Programmes

We aim to be responsive to the needs of the aquaculture industry and we often work directly with companies to develop and deliver bespoke training programmes to meet their specific needs

Working with Schools - National Progression Award in Aquaculture

The National Progression Award (NPA) in Aquaculture provides opportunities for secondary school pupils to develop the necessary skills for a future career within the salmon farming industry. Set at SCQF levels 4 and 5, the Award takes a very practical and vocational approach with much of the delivery taking place, where possible, at aquaculture sites.