This is a self directed course that students undertake in their own time using our virtual learning environment. You will receive an enrolment form to complete and upon returning this form to us we will send you details of the virtual learning environment.

Who is this course aimed at: This course is aimed at entry-level marine and fresh water husbandry staff and maintenance staff and site managers.

Entry Requirements: None. No prior knowledge of fish farm facilities is required.

Course Outcomes: Fish Farm Containment certificate

Course Description: The course covers a variety of topics, including: - Legislative requirements - Causes of fish escapes - Cage and net types, designs, weighting, securing - Predator netting - Inspections - Mooring systems and maintenance - Statutory record keeping - Dealing with losses - Health and safety considerations (The teaching material is generic in nature and intended to give students a general understanding of the above topics, and may not reflect specific procedures or equipment used by individual companies or on specific sites.) There will be a short written assessment at the end of the course.

Other Information: The Fish Farm Containment - Introduction course can be delivered as a half-day course at Shetland UHI or elsewhere by arrangement. Alternatively, the course can be completed by self-study through online distance learning using the UHI's ‘Brightspace’ virtual learning environment. The online course is flexible and can be undertaken as and when is convenient to the student on any computer, tablet or smartphone with internet access. The total required study time is normally about 4 to 5 hours and an online assessment must be completed to receive a course certificate. Online students have 6 months from enrolment to complete the course. Full instructions for online study are provided at enrolment and online students can contact a Shetland UHI tutor for assistance at any stage of the course.

Introductory Fish Farm Containment - Online Course