Aquaculture & Marine Conservation
Whether you’re aiming for a career on or around the water or are passionate about marine life, our course is your gateway to connecting to our moana.
This course will project you to a new level of understanding of our precious marine world. You’ll learn about the different marine ecosystems, the animals that live in them and how to grow fish and shellfish in these challenging environments.
No two days will be the same. Some days you’ll be on the water in the NMIT boats, others in a lab with a microscope. Discover the challenges our oceans face and how marine conservation and restorative aquaculture can help.
Practical classes will take you out to see animals in their natural habitats. Learn to understand their biology and their needs to survive and thrive. You’ll raise some of these animals in NMIT’s world-class aquaculture rearing facilities and see the challenges
and successes of growing them in a hatchery environment onsite at NMIT.
Studying in Nelson is the perfect training ground. TeTauihu, Top of the South Island, is home to over 400 blue economy businesses, which represent more than 30% of New Zealand’s economic activity in fishing, aquaculture, and seafood processing. Enrol
now and set sail towards a sea of opportunities!
Find out more about what you will learn in the programme
On completion of this course you will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge of the operation of a pleasure craft by day.
- Demonstrate knowledge of abandon ship procedures and sea survival techniques.
- Describe the location and history of salmon farms in New Zealand, the products produced and the market destinations.
- Identify the salmon species that are farmed in New Zealand and worldwide, their life-cycles and issues.
- Describe the biology of New Zealand greenshell mussels and explain factors impacting on their growth.
Note: Some unit standards may change. Final information on the standards specific to
your course will be available prior to starting your programme.
Key Details
9am to 2.30pm Fridays
NMIT Nelson
Training Pathways
- Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 3)
- Sustainable Aquaculture (Level 4)
- Bachelor of Aquaculture and Marine Conservation
- Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Aquaculture
Employment Opportunities
- Aquaculture Technician
- Marine Technician (monitoring)
- Marine Ecologist
- Work with NIWA, MPI, Plant and Food, Cawthron, DoC etc
- Marine Ranger
- Government agency roles
- Aquaculture Farm Supervisor
- Hatchery and Breeding Manager
- Aquaculture Researcher
- Fish Hatchery Technician
Would you like to apply?
