NBCC is designed to meet industry needs. Students receive applied and practical training on up-to-date technology and equipment to gain the right skills. NBCC in St. Andrews promotes educational partnerships and networks that encourage our students to be global citizens.
From orientation day to graduation ceremony, our active Student Representative Council ensures your NBCC experience is more than just books and classes. Take part in BBQs, cruises, recreational sports, social nights, community fundraisers and more.
Aquaculture Technician: The requirements for this certificate program may be achieved within one year of full-time study.
Learn exactly what sea monkeys are and how to make them work in your hatchery. Aquaculture Technicians handle many of the tasks and processes involved in the cultivation of freshwater and marine life, and the care of their environment. In addition to raising the eggs in a hatchery operation, technicians on aquaculture farms are responsible for feeding the stock, preparing algal cultures and maintaining an optimal environment. They collect and record growth, production, and water quality data, and check stock for disease and treat them when necessary. Aquaculture may also be involved in harvesting fish for processing or for release into the wild.