Post-Diploma Certificate in Aquatic Animal Health & Nutrition (PDC1 in Specialist Diploma in Aquaculture Management & Technology)
About This Course
This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices of maintaining optimal health and managing diseases in aquatic animals. Students will delve into the identification, prevention of common diseases affecting aquatic species, and water quality's impact on health in various aquaculture settings. Students will also learn about feeding and breeding management strategies, nutritional requirements and care essential for promoting the health and growth of aquatic animals.
What You'll Learn
This subject covers the common causes of aquatic animal diseases transmission, identification, and diagnosis methods. Quarantine measures and procedures such as vaccination, prophylaxis, disease prevention and control will be highlighted. It also covers the knowledge and skills in water quality monitoring and water treatment for disease control in aquaculture systems.
2. Aquatic Animal Care & Nutrition
This subject covers the concepts and principles of aquatic care and nutritional requirements at different stages of aquatic animals’ life cycle. It covers the knowledge and skills in breeding, handing, and feeding behaviour. Students will also learn the basic techniques, regulations, and responsibilities in using fishes for scientific purposes.
*Candidates will be awarded with Responsible Care & Use of Fish (RCUF) after completing this subject.
Entry Requirements
The minimum entry requirement for Academic CET is a Polytechnic Diploma or ITE Technical Diploma / Technical Engineer Diploma / Work-Learn Technical Diploma in Science, Technical, Engineering, Math (STEM) or equivalent;
or a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent;
or a Post-Secondary Certificate with at least 5 years of relevant working experience.