Shellfish/Mollusk Farming Techniques Course
Gain expertise in profitable shellfish and mollusk farming, covering site selection, raft design, biosecurity measures, grading processes, depuration techniques, and adherence to market standards. Develop efficient and safe operations to produce premium oysters, mussels, and clams that satisfy demanding buyers and regulatory requirements.

flexible workload from 4 to 360h
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This Shellfish and Mollusk Farming Techniques Course equips you with practical skills to plan, operate, and expand profitable shellfish ventures. You will study species biology, stocking methods, raft and park setups, routine animal care, and biosecurity protocols. Additionally, master water quality checks, risk assessment, harvest scheduling, cold-chain management, depuration processes, and record-keeping to ensure consistent production of safe, top-quality shellfish meeting rigorous market and regulatory demands.
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Develop skills
- Design shellfish farms by planning rafts, culture parks, and stocking densities.
- Manage daily husbandry tasks like cleaning, thinning, grading, and growth optimisation.
- Control biosecurity through sanitation, quarantine, and waste management practices.
- Safeguard product quality by harvesting, depurating, chilling, and packaging to market standards.
- Monitor environmental factors including water quality, HAB risks, and weather impacts.
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