Study New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 3) (Invercargill) at Southern Institute of Technology in New Zealand,

About this course

About this course
- Overview
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

The purpose of this qualification is to provide the aquaculture sector with people who are able to work as technicians or farm assistants carrying out routine operations involving daily care, husbandry and monitoring of fish or shellfish in an aquaculture operation. This flexible course includes two days of theory classes per week, offered both onsite and online, along with two weeks of onsite industry-based practicals, combining a mixed and flexible learning approach.

Study options

Full Time (16 Weeks)

Tuition fees

NZ$19,000.00 (US$ 11,334) per year

Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)

Start date

February 2027

Venue

Invercargill Campus

133 Tay Street,

Invercargill,

Southland,

9810, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

School LeaversApplicants should have one or more of the followingNCEA, with a minimum of 50 credits at Level 2 including 12 credits in Mathematics and a minimum of 12 Literacy creditsNZ Trade Certificate in Carpentry, or National Certificate in CarpentryBe able to demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skillsFour years secondary education preferredApplicants whose first language is not English, or who come from a country where the language of instruction in schools is not English, must meet the English Proficiency Outcomes in accordance with the NZQF Programme Approval and Accreditation Rules 2017 as below.Mature ApplicantsApplicants over the age of 20 years at the time of enrolment will be considered where they can demonstrate the ability to succeed in a programme.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.