Become a part of Canada's growing aquaculture industry

Aquaculture has been identified as an important economic priority for the Canadian and provincial governments, with a growing demand for people to be employed in long-term sustainable positions. The Technical Certificate in Aquaculture (Salmonid or Mussel) programs are designed to enhance the skills of the existing workforce and train new workers for entry into the salmon and mussel sectors.

Program Structure

These 12 weeks programs consist of five core courses, nine elective courses and a minimum of 20 days on an aquaculture farm to obtain credit for practical skills training.

What You'll Need
Applicants should possess the equivalent of Grade 9 education or appropriate education and/or industry experience acceptable to the admissions committee for this program.

Contact Us
Office of Student Recruitment, Marine Institute
P.O. Box 4920, 155 Ridge Road, St. John's, NL, Canada A1C 5R3
Tel: 1 800 563 5799 (ext. 0543) Fax: 709 778 0385
Email: recruitment@mun.ca