Studying a TAFE SA aquaculture course will prepare you for a career in a variety of areas at either a technician or manager level.
Depending on the course you choose, you will learn a variety of skills during your study, which may include:
- basic food handling and safety practices
- applying chemicals and biological agents
- controlling pests, predators and diseases
- fishing charter operations
- handling and harvesting stock
- vessel or farm operations
- maintaining water quality and environmental monitoring
- overseeing and undertaking effluent and waste treatment disposal
- emergency procedures in an aquacultural enterprise
- developing and implementing an aquaculture breeding strategy.
Animal care courses are offered at the Gilles Plains and Port Lincoln campuses.
For further information, check out the courses in this area or contact TAFE SA Information.