Length: Full Year
Recommended background: Successful completion of at least one semester of Stage 1 Aquaculture (Workplace Practices)
Content:
Stage 2 Aquaculture focuses on students strengthening their knowledge and skills to work in the Aquaculture and Seafood Industry using the subject of Workplace Practices. Students investigate water quality parameters and aquatic diseases and are given the responsibility to monitor and oversee aquaculture stock.
The class will complete a practical activity that involves preparing an aquatic system for breeding fish along with completing an Individual Investigation that involves researching an aquaculture species or industry issue of their choice. Finally, students will need to organise and complete 50 hours of work experience in the industry.
Assessment:
Student performance will be determined according to the subject’s Performance Standards as described in the Subject Outline. Grades A+ to E- will be used for reporting purposes.