Step into an exciting career within the aquaculture industry by starting your journey studying at our state-of-the-art Batavia Coast Maritime Institute in Geraldton. Aquaculture could lead you to working in a hatchery, nurseries, or a sea cage or pond facility — even pet shops, public aquaria, zoos or other facilities with aquatic animals — in a range of environments including on and offshore culture facilities.
You’ll learn about handling and harvesting stock; preparing stock for live transport; controlling pests, predators and diseases; monitoring stock and environmental conditions; maintaining and manipulating the water environment and applying chemicals and biological agents producing algal cultures; and working effectively in the seafood industry.
- Aquaculture Farmer
- Hatchery Assistant
- Nursery Assistant
Certificate II in Aquaculture
National ID SFI20119 | State ID BEI8Pursue your passion for aquatic life.
Grow and raise life beneath the surface in this hands-on and rewarding course. Start your career in Aquaculture and begin learning the skills you'll need to create and sustain various life cycles.- Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
Study Modes
- On campus
Certificate III in Aquaculture
National ID SFI30119 | State ID BEI5Not all farmers work the land.
Become a leader in your chosen field and pursue your passion for aquaculture. Learn sustainability techniques, farming skills and more in this challenging and exciting course.- Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
Study Modes
- On campus
Diploma of Aquaculture
National ID SFI50119 | State ID BEJ2Take your aquaculture career to the next level.
Hone your passions and your skills to specialised areas and learn the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations of fish farms, marine farms, hatcheries and more.- Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
Study Modes
- On campus