Aquaculture Facility Operations Course
Gain expertise in running aquaculture facilities for trout and tilapia using Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). This course covers farm design, daily monitoring, water quality management, biosecurity protocols, and emergency responses to ensure your fish farm operates efficiently, safely, and profitably in today's agricultural landscape. Learn practical skills for layout planning, tank maintenance, troubleshooting, and record-keeping to maintain productivity and compliance.

flexible workload of 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips you with hands-on skills to manage Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for trout and tilapia production. You will learn essential aspects like farm layout design, tank sizing, stocking densities, and water quality management. Additionally, master routine daily inspections, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks, troubleshooting problematic tanks, and effective responses to fish mortality incidents. Build strong practices in biosecurity, workplace safety, accurate record-keeping, and performance monitoring to keep your facility running smoothly, meeting regulations, and maximising efficiency.
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Develop skills
- Design RAS layouts for trout and tilapia farms with proper tanks, plumbing, and equipment.
- Conduct daily checks on water quality, fish behaviour, and respond quickly to alarms.
- Perform maintenance on pumps, filters, aeration systems, and monitoring equipment.
- Troubleshoot issues in tanks like bad odours, fish deaths, and poor growth rates.
- Implement safety measures and biosecurity for handling chemicals, waste, and mortalities.
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