Aquaculture Facility Operations Course
Gain expertise in operating aquaculture facilities for trout and tilapia using Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS). This course covers essential aspects such as farm layout design, tank sizing, stocking densities, water quality management, routine daily checks, periodic maintenance schedules, troubleshooting problematic tanks, biosecurity protocols, safety procedures, record-keeping, and effective responses to mortality events. Participants will develop the skills needed to ensure their facilities remain productive, compliant with regulations, and operationally efficient in contemporary fish farming practices.

from 4 to 360h flexible workload
valid certificate in your country
What will I learn?
This course equips learners with hands-on skills to manage dependable Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS) for trout and tilapia production. Key topics include optimal farm layouts, precise tank sizing, appropriate stocking densities, and rigorous water quality controls. Trainees will master daily monitoring routines, weekly and monthly maintenance tasks, effective troubleshooting of underperforming tanks, and swift responses to fish mortality incidents. Additionally, emphasis is placed on robust biosecurity measures, workplace safety standards, meticulous record-keeping, and continuous performance monitoring to sustain high productivity, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency in aquaculture facilities.
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Develop skills
- Design efficient RAS layouts for tanks, plumbing, and equipment suited to trout and tilapia.
- Conduct thorough daily checks on water quality, fish behaviour, and quick alarm responses.
- Execute proper RAS maintenance including pumps, filters, aeration, and monitoring equipment.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot issues in problem tanks like odours, mortalities, and poor growth.
- Implement strong farm safety and biosecurity measures for chemicals, waste, and mortalities.
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