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Course Overview

This is a blended course, covering 98 hours of e-learning and 12 hours of facilitated face-to-face sessions. It introduces the basics of aquaculture, general concepts of fish diseases, disease management and vaccination, broodstock management, water management as well as the practical operational aspects of an aquaculture farm. Learners will have a good understanding of the industry and the key skills and knowledge in aquaculture.

 

Learning on the go

 

The course offers bite-size sessions, which allow you to enjoy flexible 100% e-learning anytime and anywhere, from your mobile devices. Reap the benefits of interacting and engaging with experienced subject matter experts during the face-to-face facilitated sessions to help you apply the theoretical concepts and acquire relevant practical skills.

Who Should Attend

  • Aquaculture technicians
  • Aquaculturists
  • Farm managers
  • Food technologists
  • Aquaculture technical services executive/manager
  • Research & Development executives
  • Aquaculture Business Development executives

What You'll Learn

This course introduces, in bite size, the basics of aquaculture for interest or career exploration. Learners will have a good understanding of the industry and the key skills and knowledge in aquaculture.

This course introduces the general concepts of fish diseases, and explain the effects of various pathogens, followed by disease management and vaccination. It also introduces basic breeding techniques and broodstock management.

This course takes participants through the practical and operational aspects in a fish farm, and reiterates the important concepts in farm management.

Certification

 

Participants who meet at least 75% of the required course attendance and pass the assessment will be awarded an e-Certificate of Completion.

 

Recognition towards Specialist Diploma in Aquaculture Management & Technology (SDAMT)

 

Upon successful course completion, you can proceed to apply for the SDAMT and be granted 1 PDC exemption.  This means that you can complete the Specialist Diploma in just 1 Semester.  This allows you to gain the Specialist Diploma Certificate while learning to better optimise aquaculture operations through responsible practices.

Course Schedule

Intake Info Schedules
Online Learning 16 April to 31 August 2024
Facilitated Sessions (Face-to-Face) 15 and 23 August 2024

 

Sessions Learning Format Schedules
Session 1 Discussion / Challenge statements 15 August 2024, 9.00am – 12.00noon
Session 2 Hands-on training on live feeds, fish anatomy and disease identification 15 August 2024, 1.00pm – 4.00pm
Session 3 Hands-on training on water quality monitoring and feed making 23 August 2024, 9.00am – 12.00noon
Session 4 Discussion / Case studies / Assessment 23 August 2024, 1.00pm – 5.00pm

 

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Career Opportunities

Job roles:

  • Aquaculture technicians
  • Aquaculturists
  • Farm managers
  • Food technologists
  • Aquaculture technical services executive/manager
  • Research & Development executives
  • Aquaculture Business Development executives

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Course Contact

  • 67881212
  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
     
    Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    and on weekends and public holidays.

  • https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
  • Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
    Temasek Polytechnic
    East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
    21 Tampines Ave 1
    Singapore 529757

     

  • Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel a course with low enrolment.