Techniques d'aquaculture
This course will teach you to manage a fish farm or aquaculture facility, determine the needs of the species that will be raised, design facilities, analyze results, maximize production, control water quality, remedy health problems, maintain equipment and maneuver offshore structures.
About the program
Program objectives
This program trains individuals to work as technicians specialized in the area of mariculture. These individuals can be owner-operators or be employed by others as consultants, research technicians or managers. Work environments are quite varied: research institutes, government departments, fish culture operations, fish farms, hatcheries, consulting firms and exhibition centres (aquariums).
Aquaculture technicians are called upon to manage the activities of fish farms or hatcheries. They determine the needs of the species they are breeding and the environment most suitable to them. They also design, build and help set up the farm or hatchery facilities and work to ensure maximum production yields. They are also mandated with monitoring water quality, resolving health issues, maintaining equipment and manœuvre offshore structures. With a view to maximizing yield, aquaculture technicians must analyze results, manage stock, coordinate activities and determine the equipment that is needed.
This program is given in separate training modules that students can cumulate in order to obtain their DEC. It is also offered through distance learning, available on multiple platforms.
This program trains individuals to work as technicians specialized in the area of mariculture. These individuals can be owner-operators or be employed by others as consultants, research technicians or managers. Work environments are quite varied: research institutes, government departments, fish culture operations, fish farms, hatcheries, consulting firms and exhibition centres (aquariums).
Aquaculture technicians are called upon to manage the activities of fish farms or hatcheries. They determine the needs of the species they are breeding and the environment most suitable to them. They also design, build and help set up the farm or hatchery facilities and work to ensure maximum production yields. They are also mandated with monitoring water quality, resolving health issues, maintaining equipment and manœuvre offshore structures. With a view to maximizing yield, aquaculture technicians must analyze results, manage stock, coordinate activities and determine the equipment that is needed.
This program is given in separate training modules that students can cumulate in order to obtain their DEC. It is also offered through distance learning, available on multiple platforms.
Condition of admission
Before applying to a program leading to a Diploma of College Studies (DCS), applicants who studied in Québec must meet the following three requirements:
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
The applicant must have a Secondary School Diploma and be in one of the following situations:
The applicant has a Secondary School Diploma (SSD)*
NOTE: a SSD holder that has not passed the following courses may be required to complete remedial courses:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
Secondary 4 Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Applied Science and Technology or Secondary 4 Physical Science
Secondary 4 History and Citizenship Education or Secondary 4 History of Quebec and Canada
The applicant holds a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) and has successfully completed the following subjects*:
Secondary 5 Language of Instruction
Secondary 5 Second Language
Secondary 4 Mathematics
The applicant has training deemed equivalent by the College.
The applicant has training and experience deemed sufficient by the College and has interrupted full time studies for at least 24 months.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, the special conditions for admission established by the Minister which specify the program prerequisites*.
The applicant satisfies, if applicable, any special conditions for admission established by the College for each of its programs.
*If the applicant is enrolled in school and completing his or her secondary studies at the time of application, the grades sent by the school must demonstrate that the applicant is passing in all the courses required to complete the SSD and required to fulfill the admission requirements.
3 years
Technical Program