Hatchery Operations Certificate

Learn the skills you need to work in hatchery operations to support fish stock enhancement. You’ll learn about aquatic ecology with a primary focus on healthy fish development and production critical to stock enhancement for improved conservation. You’ll apply your learning in practicum placements at fish hatchery facilities in the region.

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Admission Requirements

Or successful completion of FSK 030 if the above requirements are not met.

High School graduation is preferred provided the applicant meets or exceeds the stated prerequisites.

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Course Requirements

HTC - 100 Fish Stock Enhancement and Stewardship
HTC - 101 Biology of Wild Fish
HTC - 102 Hatchery Design and Systems
HTC - 103 Fish Hatchery Operations
HTC - 104 Hatchery Health and Safety
HTC - 105 Disease Management in Hatchery Environments
HTC - 106 Stock Enhancement Practicum Environments
Students not having current, valid Occupational First Aid, WHMIS, and Restricted Operator Certificate - Maritime are required to take these courses to meet program requirements. Separate fees will be charged for these courses.
NAU - 016 Restricted Operator Certificate-Maritime
OFA - 001 WHMIS 2015
OFA - 010 Occupational First Aid Level 1

Completion Requirements

You will be required to achieve a minimum C (Letter Grade Scale 2) in each of HTC 100 , HTC 101 , HTC 102 , HTC 103 , HTC 104 , and HTC 105 and a pass in HTC 106 and all industry certificate courses to achieve program completion.
You must complete the program within three years.
You must complete 100% of the program at NIC.