NMIT (Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE) is offering an Aquaculture Plant and Equipment course, which is designed to give participants practical knowledge of the technology and techniques available to build and maintain an aquaculture system.

Topics covered include:
• Recirculating system design and development
• Flow through culture structures and raceways
• Pond culture structures
• Filtration and purification systems
• Temperature control
• Water supply and disposal systems
• Effluent and waste treatment and disposal
• Maintenance of stock culture structures
• Pumps and reticulation devices
• Plantroom maintenance activities
• Use of various tools, instruments and appliances
• Use of various fixtures and fittings
• Ecologically sustainable development principles and practices
• Occupational health and safety as it relates to the operation of equipment

Course Cancellation or Postponement

Courses with low enrolments may be cancelled or delayed. You will be notified of this 48 hours prior to course commencement.

Course Code: SFI30104

How to apply

  1. Download and print an enrolment form
  2. Fill in the enrolment form and send it to NMIT

Download Enrolment Form

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