This course introduces, in bite size, the basics of aquaculture for interest or career exploration. Learners will have a good understanding of the industry and the key skills and knowledge in aquaculture.
Urban Aquaculture
Certificate
TP Certificate
Course Overview
This is a blended course, covering 98 hours of e-learning and 12 hours of facilitated face-to-face sessions. It introduces the basics of aquaculture, general concepts of fish diseases, disease management and vaccination, broodstock management, water management as well as the practical operational aspects of an aquaculture farm. Learners will have a good understanding of the industry and the key skills and knowledge in aquaculture.
Certification
Participants who meet at least 75% of the required course attendance and pass the assessment will be awarded an e-Certificate of Completion.
For more information on course fee / schedule, or to apply,
| Intake Info | Schedules |
|---|---|
| Online Learning | 16 April to 31 August 2024 |
| Facilitated Sessions (Face-to-Face) | 15 and 23 August 2024 |
| Sessions | Learning Format | Schedules |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | Discussion / Challenge statements | 15 August 2024, 9.00am – 12.00noon |
| Session 2 | Hands-on training on live feeds, fish anatomy and disease identification | 15 August 2024, 1.00pm – 4.00pm |
| Session 3 | Hands-on training on water quality monitoring and feed making | 23 August 2024, 9.00am – 12.00noon |
| Session 4 | Discussion / Case studies / Assessment | 23 August 2024, 1.00pm – 5.00pm |
Learning on the go
The course offers bite-size sessions, which allow you to enjoy flexible 100% e-learning anytime and anywhere, from your mobile devices. Reap the benefits of interacting and engaging with experienced subject matter experts during the face-to-face facilitated sessions to help you apply the theoretical concepts and acquire relevant practical skills.
Recognition towards Specialist Diploma in Aquaculture Management & Technology (SDAMT)
Upon successful course completion, you can proceed to apply for the SDAMT and be granted 1 PDC exemption. This means that you can complete the Specialist Diploma in just 1 Semester. This allows you to gain the Specialist Diploma Certificate while learning to better optimise aquaculture operations through responsible practices.
Dr Wuang Shy Chyi
Shy Chyi has 12 years of research experience in aquaculture water treatment, and has developed an innovative microalgae-based Recirculating Aquaculture System (RAS) which can achieve complete water treatment. Her current work includes feed formulation using alternative protein sources.
Dr Syed Musthaq
Musthaq is a lecturer and researcher in the Centre for Aquaculture and Veterinary Science, School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic. He has close to 20 years of research experiences in shrimp virus diagnosis, molecular detection of infectious diseases and development of vaccine targets against pathogens. His more recent work includes oral vaccine development for fish viruses, fish gut microbiome and feed formulation.
Dr Huang Zhi
Huang Zhi is an environmental engineer and researcher with expertise in aquaculture water treatment, membrane bioreactor technology, energy and resource recovery from wastewater treatment.
Mr Glendon Teo
Glendon is a specialist in plankton culture, biofloc culture and fish breeding. He has developed the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the Centre for Aquaculture and Veterinary Science, School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic in the areas of fish breeding, quarantine and live feed production. His recent interests include conversion of waste resources into feeds.
Mr Christopher Chor
Christopher has industry experience in the water sector, and has been involved in the operation, maintenance and process development of water and wastewater treatment.
Ms Sakinah Mulyana
Sakinah is a Senior Technical Executive in the Centre for Aquaculture and Veterinary Science, School of Applied Science, Temasek Polytechnic. Her expertise includes fish microbiology and system management.
Specialist Diploma in Aquaculture Management & Technology
Refrigerant Handling for Chiller
Risk Management
Course Contact
- 67881212
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Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
and on weekends and public holidays. - https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa
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Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
Temasek Polytechnic
East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
21 Tampines Ave 1
Singapore 529757
Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel a course with low enrolment.
