Aquaculture SCQF 7 Modern Apprenticeship

What is special about this course?

Learn on the job and work towards a qualification that progresses your career while still earning a living. This Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture enables you to gain a recognised qualification for work that you are already carrying out on a day-to-day basis. This course doesn't require you or your employer to organise any day release because our assessors visit you so you can open up promotion possibilities without any inconvenience.

Work towards a qualification which will be recognised by employers such as Mowi, Scottish Sea Farms, Scottish Salmon Company and the wider business sector.

Entry requirements

Candidates should be in a job or placement where they are carrying out relevant tasks and responsibilities, which allow them to gather the required evidence. 

No prior qualifications are required to undertake this qualification although previous experience/knowledge would be an advantage.

This qualification has been designed in partnership with the Sector Skills Council and Lantra, to ensure relevance to the sector. There are 3 mandatory units:

  • Controlling the aquatic production environment for farmed fish/shellfish
  • Controlling the prodcution of farmed fish/shellfish for sale or transfer
  • Providing a safe, healthy and secure working environment

There are 3 optional units to choose from including choices such as business development, use of resources and Animal Husbandry. Your assessor will help you select the options which suit your role or career goals.

How will I study my course?

  • Part Time

You will engage in practical learning experiences within the workplace, where you'll create evidence-based submissions for your e-portfolio. Additionally, a college assessor will conduct observations to further evaluate your skills and progress.

How long will my course last?

12 Months

Where can I study my course?

    • Work Based

Start date

Flexible start dates to suit you and your employer.

Fees

Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.

Funding

Skills Development Scotland provides funding to cover some or all of the costs of training and assessing Modern Apprentices. The level of funding depends on:

  • The apprentice’s age
  • The qualification level
  • The apprenticeship sector

Additional funding is available for apprentices who are disabled or care-experienced, up to and including age 29.

Our Work-based Learning team can advise on funding eligibility and support options.

What can I do on completion of my course?

SVQ Aquaculture SCQF 7 could provide progression to further qualifications in fish farming, fish and aquatic science or degree-level study at a higher education institution.

Is there more information available online?

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Please contact workbasedlearning.nwh@uhi.ac.uk for more information on this Modern Apprenticeship

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