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New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture

NMIT

Subject area

Seafood Processing

Qualification

Duration

23 Weeks

Total student fees

$4,073

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About the course

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the aquaculture sector with people who are able to work as experienced operators in either aquaculture diving, hatchery, fish or shellfish operations involved with stock management and other aquaculture operations.

This qualification is suitable for individuals who are employed in the aquaculture industry.

Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity and will have some responsibility for the performance of others.

Key Information for Students

Entry Requirements

Minimum requirements

Academic requirements: New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 3) with strands in Hatchery, Fish or Shellfish Alternative requirements: Applicants who are unable to evidence that they meet Academic Entry Requirements, but who can demonstrate acquired skills for tertiary study gained through study, work and/or life experience, may be approved for alternative entry. This may include Recognition of Prior Learning. Contact NMIT for advice. English language requirements: If English is not the applicant's first language they will need to provide a result from a test or qualification on the acceptable alternatives English Proficiency Outcomes Chart. Applicants who do not have evidence of English language skills and are a New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, may contact NMIT for an assessment. * IELTS 5.5 Academic (no lower than 5.0 in any subtest) Note: Applicants who have achieved NCEA Level 3 University Entrance requirements are not required to provide evidence of English language skills.

Detailed requirements

See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.


Duration

23 Weeks


Tuition Fees

Annual Total qualification
Student fees
(what you pay)
$4,073 $4,073
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
$4,446 $4,446
Total $8,519 $8,519

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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.


Student Success

N/A


National Graduate Outcomes

Outcomes for students who completed qualifications at the same level and in the same subject area, three years after completion:

Median earnings N/A
Earnings range N/A
In employment N/A
In further study N/A
On a benefit N/A

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Contact details

Main Campus Office

Free phone: 0800 422 733
Phone: (03) 546 9175
Fax: (03) 546 3325
Email: info@nmit.ac.nz
Web: http://www.nmit.ac.nz

Please contact the provider for details of where this qualification is offered.

Where does this information come from?

The Key Information for Students data is compiled by the Tertiary Education Commission based on information provided by tertiary education providers and the Ministry of Education. Remember to check the provider’s website for further details.

NZQA supplies all other information based on material from the provider.

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