Aquaculture
Introduction
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Natfish delivers Certificate II, Certificate III, Certificate IV and Diploma courses in aquaculture, as well as short courses such as Hatchery Techniques, Recirculation Technology and Seafood Safety. For detailed course information select a course by clicking on one of the buttons at the left of this page or continue down this page for more information on how Natfish courses are run. |
The Certificate and Diploma courses are delivered flexibly, which means they involve a combination of external study and practical workshops. The courses can be studied full time or part time. You choose the number of subjects you wish to enrol in each year and may change your enrolment during the year if you need to.
All students start in the Certificate II level course, which covers the basic, practical skills and knowledge required for working in the aquaculture industry, and then progress through the certificate levels, up to Diploma level if desired.
Workshops
Most units require compulsory attendance at practical workshop blocks. At the workshops you will participate in practical activities, you may also go on field trips and complete practical and written assessments. Workshops are timetabled so that you attend a block covering the requirements for several units to save you travelling too often.
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Morning and afternoon tea is provided at the workshop, but you have to provide your own lunch. Facilities available include student kitchen with microwave, fridge, freezer and a BBQ. Natfish is 10km from town and students often travel a considerable distance to attend workshops and want to make the most of their time here, we therfore have a tight timetable for workshops. You are encouraged to bring lunch with you rather than leave the campus in the short lunch break.
Learning materials
Notes for the units are sent out to you, four to six weeks before each workshop block, to help you pace your studies. Some units do not have notes and are taught entirely at the workshop. There are also support materials for most units on this website, under the Student Resources button in the left hand menu at the top of this page.
You must read the notes, and complete the activities contained in them at home prior to attending the workshop as you will be required to sit a unit test at most workshops.
Costs
There are two different charges when you enrol in one of the aquaculture course - the TAFE NSW Course Fee and the Course Related Charge, as well as some optional expenses.
TAFE NSW Fee
There is an annual TAFE NSW Fee for each course you enrol in. The charge is different for each course and is reviewed each year. The current fee is advised under each course, use the Course Information button at the top left of this page. The TAFE NSW Fee can be paid by semester and you will be asked to pay each year when you re-enrol until you complete the course. You may be eligible for a concession fee if you are receiving any government benefits..
Course Related Charge
The Course Related Charge covers the unit notes, morning and afternoon teas during workshops and other resources you require at the workshop, or will require to complete assessments at home. The charge is different for each course and is reviewed each year. Again the current fees are listed under each course, which you can select from the menu at the top left of this page.
The Course Related Charge should be paid at enrolment to ensure you receive your learning materials on time.
Student Association Fee
We recommend that all students join the Student Association. The association provides many services to Natfish students, including BBQ lunches and pizza days for members at some workshops, discounts with many retail outlets around the state and is constantly improving student facilities on the campus providing things like outdoor furniture and much more.
Other Costs
You will need to pay for your own travel to and from workshops, accomodation whilst attending workshops and for your lunches during workshops. This could be your major cost in completing your course.
All certificate level and diploma courses are Austudy and Abstudy approved.
