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Associate Degree in Aquaculture - Future Students - University of Tasmania

Associate Degree in Aquaculture - Course Overview

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Associate Degree in Aquaculture (J2A)

Duration:

2 years

Location:

Launceston

Study Areas

The Associate Degree in Aquaculture has been specifically designed to offer student education and training in aquaculture and to prepare students for the workplace. This is achieved through a mix of vocational, scientific and technological activities together with work experience.In addition to fostering reliability, the course emphasises the development of skills which lead to independence in the work place and the ability to work in a team situation.

Special Requirements

Students may enter through a number of pathways:

(i) Satisfactory achievement (SA) or better in a minimum of two pre-tertiary 'C' subjects preferably with English, Mathematics or a Science subject.

(ii) Mature-age applicants with relevant experience may be given special consideration.

(iii) Students completing relevant VET/TAFE certificate level units may be given special consideration.

Further study options

Students completing the Associate Degree with a credit grade or better in the two key course units may articulate into the Bachelor of Applied Science (Marine Environment).

Career opportunities

The practical nature of this course, together with the current expansion of the aquaculture industry, ensures ready employment as farm workers throughout Australia. Graduates are able to work in all facets of aquaculture production, including fish, shellfish, live feeds and algal culture, and systems maintenance.

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