Aquaculture Production

Modern Apprenticeship

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What's Aquaculture Production like?

Want a career that you'll get hooked on? This Aquaculture Production Modern Apprenticeship is a catch. You'll learn about sectors like finfish and shellfish production or hatchery operations.

You'll gain the skills you need to build a career in aquaculture. You could do jobs like freshwater operative, shellfish farm assistant or workboat skipper.

At SCQF Level 5, you'll likely work in an operational aquaculture job or a junior technician role in finfish or shellfish. The Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7 supports those in senior technician and supervisor roles. This is perfect if you're looking to specialise in an area within finfish or shellfish.

This Modern Apprenticeship will help you develop relevant knowledge, skills and behaviours. By the end of it, you'll know your role inside out and will be in a good position to move on to a more senior position.

Aquaculture Production Modern Apprenticeship framework

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for the Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5. Although, you must be employed in a suitable job to gain the experience and knowledge you need to earn the qualification. You should also:

  • be prepared to attend off-the-job training

  • have the ability to develop the range of skills and knowledge needed to complete the apprenticeship

  • be able to achieve the SCQF Level 5 Aquaculture Production qualification

  • enjoy working with machinery

  • have a positive attitude towards learning

To apply for the Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7, you must have either:

  • the Modern Apprenticeship in Aquaculture Production at SCQF 5

  • an SVQ 2 Aquaculture at SCQF Level 5

  • an equivalent qualification

  • substantial experience in the industry

Potential apprentices at SCQF Level 7 are expected to:

  • show a commitment to a career in the aquaculture industry

  • attend off-the-job training

  • have the ability to develop the range of skills and knowledge needed to complete the apprenticeship

How does it work?

You’ll learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. You’ll also study with a college or another learning provider.

How long will it take?

The Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 5 will take around 18 months to complete. Whereas, it'll take you around two years to achieve the Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 7.

How to apply

Use the 'Find vacancies near you' search at the end of this page to look for vacancies, then you can apply online.

You'll apply on Apprenticeships.scot or the company’s own website – there are details on the vacancy advert.

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