We spend a large part of our lives at work, so making the most of this time to develop our skills and abilities is important, enjoyable and worthwhile.
Improving your skills will:
Help you to do your job better
Keep your skills up to date
Help you to progress in your career.
Employers in the aquaculture industry have identified areas which will help their businesses and help you to progress, including:
Improved environmental management and communications skills
These skills will address legislation, animal welfare and environmental issues, and can help to overcome negative perceptions of the industry
Improved business planning, business development, financial planning and risk assessment and general management abilities
These skills are becoming increasingly important to maintaining viability and competitiveness, particularly among owner-managers and employed managers in larger operations
Heightened scientific, husbandry and quality assurance skills
These skills address the increasing importance of disease control and hygiene in the
industry
Improved technological knowledge and skills
These skills are needed due to increased automation in larger fish farms.
Whatever your age, experience or ambitions, there are qualifications and routes into learning to suit you.
