Aquatic Fish Industry Skills (Micro-credential)
Pacific Coast Technical Institute
Subject area
Veterinary Assisting
Qualification
Duration
22 Weeks
Total student fees
$1,450
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About the course
What can I expect out of this qualification?
To provide foundation skills people working in or seeking employment in the New Zealand aquaculture or other aquatics industries dealing with live fish.
To provide the aquatics and aquaculture industries with a recognised entry level training programme in order to assist with the raising of professional standards and overall level of competency.
To equip learners with the necessary skill and knowledge to improve the animal welfare of live fish and to help reduce the biosecurity risks associated with the keeping of aquatic livestock and to ensure the profitability of the facilities in which they work.
To equip learners with the skills to avoid and manage health and safety risks associated with the aquatics industry.
Key Information for Students
Entry Requirements
Minimum requirements
The programme is open entry, students must be working in an aquatic environment or have regular weekly access to an aquatic environment for the duration of the programme
Detailed requirements
See provider website for more details about entry to this qualification.
Duration
22 Weeks
Tuition Fees
| Annual | Total qualification | |
|---|---|---|
|
Student fees
(what you pay)
|
$1,450 | $1,450 |
|
Government tuition subsidy
(what the government pays)
|
$3,320 | $3,320 |
| Total | $4,771 | $4,771 |
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A Compulsory Student Services Fee may be charged, see your provider for details.
Student Success
65%
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
Phone: (07) 575 2185
Fax: (07) 575 2381
Email: fiona@pcti.co.nz
Web: http://www.pcti.co.nz
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