National Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 3)

This qualification is designed to recognise the skills and knowledge of employees or potential employees in the aquaculture industry.

The Elective section allows candidates to choose from a selection of aquaculture-related standards.

The Balance section allows candidates to choose from a wider selection of standards from the Seafood subfield.

The flexibility of the qualification allows the different aquaculture sectors to tailor programmes to meet the specific requirements of employees and employers from each sector.

This qualification, and the National Certificate in Seafood Processing with strands in Basic Processing Skills, and Intermediate Processing Skills [Ref: 1621], builds on the skills and knowledge covered in the National Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 2) [Ref: 1063].

This qualification leads to the National Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 4) [Ref: 1417].

Our land and sea are precious, productive and leading New Zealand's recovery. Now's the time to learn more, up skill and be part of a successful future.

Primary ITO is the only organisation in New Zealand dedicated to provide training and qualifications to over 30 primary industries.

We're here to coach and teach, share the knowledge and build confidence, ambition and capability.

In short, to grow smart, innovative people in organisations where careers offer so much more than just a job.

The prospects are exciting - out on the land, inside a lab, knee deep in technology or leading the way in innovative food production.

The career choices are endless with serious rewards and Primary ITO provides the training and recognised qualifications to help everyone grow.

As of 1 July 2020, the Government will cover training fees until 31 December 2022 for training in many of our primary sector industries. See below for more and conditions. FREE Apprenticeships and Training

Kia ora anō tātou – best wishes and stay well.

The team at Primary ITO