National Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 2)

This qualification recognises the entry level skills and knowledge of a person working in, or planning on working in, the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. While all holders of the qualification will have achieved at the same level, flexibility within the structure of the certificate allows different sectors of the aquaculture industry to tailor programmes to meet the skill needs of employees and employers.

The qualification is comprised of two elective sections. Elective One allows candidates to choose the relevant entry level skills and knowledge from the Aquaculture domain that apply to their proposed career path. Elective Two allows candidates to complement the choices made in Elective One with related skills and knowledge that support their current role and/or proposed career path. This flexibility allows for recognition of the range of skills and knowledge, both practical and theoretical, required in the aquaculture sector.

This qualification provides a pathway to the National Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 3) [Ref: 1620].

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