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ADVANCED CERTIFICATE IN FISHERIES SCIENCE AND FISHING TECHNOLOGY

Type
Short-cycle tertiary education (ISCED 2011 level 5)
Language

English

Duration 4 semesters
Cost NA

The programme is designed to equip learners with knowledge and skill to meet the requirements in the Blue Economy especially in the Fisheries sector as leading professionals throughout the chain from top to bottom. The programme is developed in consultation with relevant key stakeholders in the Fisheries Sector and validated by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA). The learners who complete the program successfully are eligible to apply for higher studies at University of Seychelles/ other relevant national or international institutions/universities or can directly gain entry to different job opportunities within the local fisheries industry.

Structural components
Dive training
Industry partners
Internship/Workplace experience
Laboratory training
Practical/Field work
Language training

Prerequisites

Entry Criteria

Academic Pathway 

  • Should have attained a (D) Biology , English  & Mathematics at IGCSE Level

  • STCW & MLC 2006 Convention medical fitness

  • ROA  activities in Maritime industry

Technical Pathway 

  • Two years industry experience (Work Experience on small craft)

  • Candidates from other Post Secondary Institutions

  • STCW & MLC 2006 Convention medical fitness

ISCED Categories

Navigation and seamanship
Marine and maritime law
Biology
Ecology
Aquaculture
Fisheries