Diploma in Sustainable Ocean and Aquaculture Management

Description of the Qualification

This qualification is developed to meet the growing needs of the fishing industry (Private and Public Sectors) and to train technical staff on the sector specific skills and knowledge. The NTA Occupational Mapping of the Namibian Fishing and Maritime Industry study conducted in 2012 identified skills gap in the fishing industry. Hence, this qualification will provide the students with skills and knowledge in the fields of ocean and aquaculture management, including fisheries field sampling, taxonomy, fisheries and ecosystem inventory, assessments, water quality sampling and monitoring, aquaculture management, quality management and entrepreneurship in the fishing industry. Students will be trained to serve the nation by taking up employment in the fishing industry; various government research institutions; parastatals and NGOs that are concerned with conservation of aquatic resources. The qualification will equip students with skills and knowledge to establish their own businesses in fish marketing and distribution, fish farming, fish feed production, and providing fish farm extension services amongst others. This course exposes students to wide prospects of career for students, it guarantees a wide bright career in employment or as an entrepreneur in the fisheries sector. This qualification was developed in consultation with national key stakeholder and benchmarked with curricula from regional and international universities.

Admission / Entry Requirements

Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) or Namibia Senior Secondary Advanced Subsidiary (NSSAS), or a combination of both or equivalent qualification(s), with a minimum of 23 points in five (5) best subjects with minimum of D in English or equivalent .A holder of a Certificate in Sustainable Ocean and Aquaculture Management (Level 5) or any certificate in related fields at NQF Level 5 can be admitted to this qualification.

Career opportunities

Aspirants in Diploma in Sustainable Ocean and Aquaculture Management course can pursue careers such as assistant marine/aquatic biologist, assistant fisheries/biological technician, technician, fisheries inspector, fisheries observers, assistant wastewater treatment analyst, assistant research biologist, etc. These opportunities may be found in public and private sectors such the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Fisheries Observer Agency, Fishing industry, Namibia Standard Institution, aquaculture farms, etc.

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