Diploma in Aquaculture (Fish Farming and Fishery Management)

Graduates of this programme will be able to effectively and confidently apply themselves within the aquaculture workforce as operators and technicians on a pathway toward management. They will be able to evaluate and discuss key aspects of the husbandry and production needs of fin fish and shellfish, how to set up and maintain aquaculture systems, and how to best manage an aquaculture team. Upon successful completion, graduates will also be able to describe the basic biology of common aquatic farmed species, appraise fundamental aspects of aquatic ecology, as well as comprehend and analyse the basics of the aquaculture business environment. This knowledge background would also allow graduates to continue their studies towards a degree in Marine Biology if desired.

Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT) is a Government Institute with campuses in Nelson and Marlborough. 

NMIT is a New Zealand Qualifications Authority Category 1 (the highest) Institute.

Our programmes are designed alongside industry to create work-ready graduates that meet local and international job market needs. 

You'll find NMIT tutors care a lot about student success, and classes are small enough that they know you by name.