Aquaculture Course Overview
| Course | Date | Fee (NZ$) including GST |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate in Aquatic Studies (Aquaculture) | Contact us |
Domestic Students:
International Students:
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| Electric Fishing Certificate | Courses run on demand | NZ$690 |
| Certificate in Finfish Culture | Monthly intakes | NZ$650.00 |
Mahurangi Technical Institute's specialised aquaculture research, production and education facility was opened in May 2007 by the Minister of Fisheries. (Click here for the Beehive article on eel farming and the opening of the facitlity). In this world-class facility, research is conducted on a number of fish species including endangered native fish as part of their preparation for reintroduction into the natural environment. As well as conducting ground-breaking research into the breeding of NZ Short Finned Eels, juvenile fish are also produced for use by fish farmers in NZ and overseas for growing on to market size.
Our Aquaculture courses are taught in classrooms within our research facilities allowing students to gain a full understanding by applying their theoretical studies to practical aquaculture. MTI is the only Ministry of Fisheries licenced fish farm combining research and innovation with aquaculture education.
We can offer you the following: please click on the course names for more details
Certificate in Aquatic Studies (Aquaculture)
A Certificate in Aquatic Studies will open up your world to a host of opportunities from aquaculture and aquarium operations to marine administration and eco-tourism.
Electric fishing is a tool used by D.O.C and water management consultants to survey fresh water streams for species diversity and numbers. Learn the theory behind the equipment and how to apply it safely in the field.
Certificate in Finfish Culture
The Certificate in Finfish Culture is a distance learning qualification to be completed in 40 weeks. It is aimed at people working or wanting to work with ornamental and farmed fish.
Arkive (developed by Wildscreen) is a comprehensive compilation of photgraphs, videos and information on all species throughout the entire world. Mahurangi Technical Institute has contributed several photographs of New Zealand native fish to this website. To view photographs please click on the following links.
http://www.arkive.org/giant-kokopu/galaxias-argenteus/image-G108097.html
http://www.arkive.org/inanga/galaxias-maculatus/
http://www.arkive.org/banded-kokopu/galaxias-fasciatus/
http://www.arkive.org/cockabully/grahamina-nigripenne/
http://www.arkive.org/torrent-fish/cheimarrichthys-fosteri/
http://www.arkive.org/common-bully/gobiomorphus-cotidianus/
http://www.arkive.org/redfinned-bully/gobiomorphus-huttoni/
NZQA STATEMENT
This programme is fully approved by the NZ Qualifications Authority (NZQA). MTI comply with all NZQA statutory requirements including advising students that there are no members of MTI with any material conflicts of interest or any interests in any other educational or immiragtion services.
