Apprenticeships
Aquaculture - Vocational Courses (work-based apprenticeships)
Our apprenticeships in Aquaculture take 1-2 years to complete, with on-site training with your employer.
The local college provides support and online study. College assessors carry out assessments in the workplace.
Aquaculture apprenticeships are designed to suit the job role and experience level:
- New or less experienced aquaculture staff (Level 2, SCQF-5)
- More experienced aquaculture staff (Level 3, SCQF-7)
- Managers and experienced senior aquaculture staff (Level 4 SCQF-9)
Contact your nearest local UHI college for more information UHI Shetland, UHI North, West and Hebrides, and UHI Argyll.
Apprenticeships in Aquaculture - Training in the Workplace
Apprenticeships in Aquaculture - Training in the Workplace
Apprenticeships provide practical, ‘on-the-job’ training and skills development for aquaculture staff at all levels, leading to nationally recognised qualifications. They are relevant to a range of different types of aquaculture, including both fish and shellfish farming.
- Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture (SCQF Level 5) - for new and less-experienced staff.
- Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture (SCQF Level 7) - for more experienced staff.
- Technical Apprenticeship in Aquaculture Management (SCQF Level 9) - for senior staff and managers.
Level 2 and 3 MAs are designed by the finfish and shellfish farming industries and are aimed at those carrying out daily husbandry duties on either a freshwater or marine site. These MAs can be used as part of a progression plan within an individual’s place of work and is particularly useful for those without any formal qualifications in aquaculture. The MA provides an opportunity to demonstrate skills and be recognised for these achievements.
The Level 4 MA course is aimed at experienced, senior-level fish farm staff such as managers or assistant site managers. At the end of the course the student will be competent at a broad range of management activities, many of them complex and non-routine, and be able to demonstrate considerable autonomy and responsibility including the management and supervision of other employees. It runs at SCQF level 9, so equivalent to a Higher national Diploma.
While it is normal to progress through the levels, you may be able to enter directly at a higher level if you have relevant experience and/or previous qualifications.
Most training and assessments are workplace-based, but some training at the College. The Technical Apprenticeship (level 9) makes extensive use of self-study via online distance-learning.
| Course | Level | Suitable for Individuals | Course available at |
|---|---|---|---|
| Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture | Level 2 (SCQF 5) | New and less experienced staff working in aquaculture | |
| Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture | Level 3 (SCQF 7) | Working in aquaculture | |
| Technical Apprenticeship in Aquaculture Management | Level 4 (SCQF 9) | Managers and experienced senior staff |
Bespoke and Flexible Training Programmes
Bespoke and Flexible Training Programmes
We aim to be responsive to the needs of the aquaculture industry and we often work directly with companies to develop and deliver bespoke training programmes to meet their specific needs
For more information on Education, Training and skills Development in Aquaculture, please contact us at aquaculture@uhi.ac.uk