As an approved Ministry of Fisheries fish farm in its own right, Mahurangi Technical Institute's fish hatchery supplies seed stock to both farmers and environmental enhancement programmes.
A Certificate in Aquatic Studies will open up your world to a host of opportunities from aquaculture and aquarium operations to marine administration and eco-tourism.
Completion of this course will give you the skills, experience and qualifications required to efficiently progress in the field of aquatic technology.
Training is conducted in our well appointed classrooms. Instruction on a wide range of topics will be undertaken in a friendly, informative atmosphere. Subjects covered range from hatchery techniques, water quality and reticulated water systems, biology and culture of bivalve and finfish, microbiology and seafood quality, aquatic consents and live food production.
With this Certificate you will be a multi-skilled, adaptable and efficient candidate, ready and qualified for entry into this diverse industry.
Qualification:This one year programme sits at Level 4 on the NZQA framework. On successfully completing the program you will receive:
Practical TrainingHands on experience in MTI's aquaculture research facility is included in the course curriculum. This not only prepares you for life in the industry, but also gives you valuable industry experience which cannot be attained from text books.
Start Date and Duration:Start Date: 7th February 2012 Duration: 42 weeks (including 6 weeks (3x2) term holidays).
Class Size:Maximum course numbers = 20 |
Entry Requirement:All candidates will be required to undergo a selection process. Preferred age is 18 years +, though 16 / 17 year olds will be considered on application. Basic literacy and numeracy are required. International students are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5.
Fees:Domestic Students: $4,830 including GST International Students: $15,128 including GST
Student Loans & Benefits:Student loans and allowances are available to those who meet the criteria. Please contact Student Services on 0800 889900 for more details.
Accreditation:Course units are accredited by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA) & Seafood Industry Training Organisation (SITO). |
Further Information & Enrolments
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Student Testimonial
"I was in commercial fishing for 12 years and wanted a change but wanted to stay in the industry. Before I did the course at MTI I knew nothing of water quality and maintenance. The course taught me systems, how pumps, filters, aerators and temperature affect water quality and basically how to keep complex aquatic animals alive. It’s a bit different to having a goldfish in your fish tank! The course taught me about the biology of marine and aquatic species and it got me a job. The course isn’t stuck on a single path; we did electric fishing which was new to me plus the Tech has an active fish hatchery. If you’re doing something on pumps and filters you get to see how it all works, first hand. It is a good course if you want to get established in the aquaculture industry. The course opened up opportunities for all the students in the class."
Glynn Anderson
Manager – Marconee Seafoods
Exporters of live New Zealand crayfish and finfish.
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