60 hours

This course will examine the global development of salmon farming in the socio-economic, and environmental issues of BC's coastal communities and resource users. You will apply the coastal geography and oceanography of BC to the salmon farm environment, and the basic biology and characteristics of the salmonid species.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Salmon Farm Technician Level One Program

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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60 hours

This course will examine the fundamentals of salmon production from the freshwater hatchery cycle through smolt transport and early rearing, to saltwater grow-out and harvest. Emphasis will be placed on husbandry practices and salmonid physiology. You will gain an appreciation of the factors affecting Chinook and Atlantic production cycles, product quality and cost of production.

Prerequisite(s): SFP 100

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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60 hours lecture + 10 hours lab

This course examines the influence of culture conditions on the performance of farm fish populations and the health and husbandry protocols that are required to raise healthy fish to harvest. You will learn to apply oceanographic principles to the water quality monitoring procedures, and to apply basic principles of salmonid physiology/behaviour to the identification of fish health issues.

Prerequisite(s): Student must be enrolled in Salmon Farm Technician Level One Program

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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60 hours lecture

During this course you will examine the nutritional requirements of salmonids through the saltwater rearing period, and the feeding equipment and monitoring systems utilized to optimize FCR and growth. You will learn the strategies utilized for year round production, and will learn to feed fish with an awareness of the influence that feeding technique, environmental conditions and population dynamics have on feeding behaviour.

Prerequisite(s): Student must be enrolled in Salmon Farm Technician Level One Program

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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110 hours

During this course you will learn the basic farm skills necessary for introductory practicum work on a marine farm site or freshwater hatchery. You will apply the skills learned while working on a salmon farm during a two week practicum. Skills developed will include water quality monitoring, basic knots and rigging, workplace safety practices/emergency procedures, and keeping a site journal.

Prerequisite(s): SFP 100 & SFP 101 as co-requisites

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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66 hours, open

During this course you will learn the requirements of farm site communications and recordkeeping in the areas of stock management, environmental management, and site safety. You will learn to apply ecological principles to environmental management, how to calculate and analyze stock performance indicators, and how to collect and document the information necessary for regulatory compliance.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Salmon Farm Technician Level Two Program

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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40 hours, open

This course examines the influence of culture conditions on the performance of the fish and the health and husbandry protocols that are required by industry and regulatory agencies to preserve fish health status. You will become proficient in phytoplankton identification and quantification, the characteristics of the common salmonid diseases and the implementation of the therapeutic treatments.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Salmon Farm Technician Level Two Program

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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40 hours, open

This course examines the factors which influence appetite, growth, and feed conversion efficiency in salmonids. You will learn to calculate growth rates and feed conversion ratios, and analyze their effect on the cost of production. You will also study the objectives of different feeding regimes in order to implement the appropriate feeding techniques and strategies.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Salmon Farm Technician Level Two Program

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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66 hours, open

During this course you will evaluate the basic fish handling procedures on a technical step-by-step basis. General handling rules and procedures will be emphasized as well as the specific husbandry skills required in seining, taking weight samples, inventories, grading operations, net changes and harvesting.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Salmon Farm Technician Level Two Program

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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66 hours, open

This course examines the operational aspects of a marine cage site. You will learn the basic rigging of the anchoring systems, cages, nets and weighting systems, and will develop skills in anchor line assembly, knots, splices and net mending techniques. You will also investigate the behaviour of farm predators, the current technologies available for predator deterrence and the statutory requirements of predator control.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to Salmon Farm Technician Level Two Program

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

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282 hours

Students will apply the skills developed in the program through practical work experience on three different salmon farm sites in the Vancouver Island region. Farm placements will focus on both Chinook and Atlantic salmon culture and will cover a variety of farm systems and practices. Practicums will be completed in October, January and April.

Prerequisite(s): SFP 100 & SFP 101

This course is not offered in any upcoming terms

For more information, timetabling or to register visit: NIC Connect