Future Trends in Aquaculture Education and Training in Nordic Countries
The content discusses the current and future needs for aquaculture education in Nordic countries, focusing on short-term and long-term perspectives. Key points include the importance of practical education, specialized courses in technology and fish health, and collaboration between authorities and industry. The vision is to enhance existing education to meet industry demands and promote sustainability in aquaculture practices.
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Nordic Nordic Aquaculture AquacultureSkills Norway 26.10.2021 Skills Foresight ForesightForum Forum
In a short term perspective (1 In a short term perspective (1- -3 years); Is there any new aquaculture 3 years); Is there any new aquaculture course/program needed at a National Qualification level? course/program needed at a National Qualification level? In Norway, D6 (Norwegian Boat certificate) is needed for the boat drivers, everyone at a sea- based facility should have this certificate Practical education for 16-18 year old (Iceland) We need a two-year VET school offer available at several school locations in Norway Further education offers for those who only have work experience or want to build on with an aquaculture national qualification when they already have a national qualification in another subject. Tecnical and ICT courses More practical training Final exam to practical training ICT Fish biology, marine education Environmental issues. Training the trainers directly through jndustry so skills taught are applied, up to date and will improve the connections. Evaluation protocols for work based positions Own programs: land based farming Hatcheries sea based farming service boats. Biology and technology Tools and Machines More environmental knowledge More Fish health Land-based farming D6, Forklift and Crane should be included and be part of the national qualification Boat-sertificate, crane etc in two last years. On Iceland it is a need for an approved National Qualification in aquaculture VET. Fundamental understanding diseases. Production planning Cooperation between authorities. Administration and authority relationship. Maintenance and service of various feeding techniques. Courses which have authorities as a "accepted base level for a fish farmer" (swe) Processing automation Fish biology RAS education at a higher VET level. Fish biology RAS education at the university / university college level. D6 Aquaculture study with university / university college level. More specifically aimed at RAS (biology and technology) More directed towards serviceboats. Possibilities to specialize in ex operating ROV Inspections and other operations. Monitoring feeding Enviromental monitoring biological focus at of biology and different supervisory 36 respondents been approved by
In a long term perspective (3 In a long term perspective (3- -5 years); Is there any new aquaculture 5 years); Is there any new aquaculture course/program needed at a National Qualification level? course/program needed at a National Qualification level? No. But existing education must be developed in line with the needs of the industry. Land based farming Technology and computer knowledge. More specialists More technology but at a general level that reflects industry needs Technical education National plan for aqvaculture VET (Iceland). Common system for VET aquaculture education in the Nordic countries. Specialized training in service, ROV, diving and anchor handling Fish health to increase the basic level of competence (swe&fin) Ervironment and sustainabitliy RAS technology RAS educational opportunities / specialization opportunities in vocational training? Boat handling, technology (fin) Development of the programs in line with government requirements and industry requirements - must be prepared in close dialogue with the industry. RAS technology courses Fish health and fish welfare courses Administrative courses for site manager services (legislation, work environment) Waste management/treating/nutrition 17 respondents
In a short term perspective (1 In a short term perspective (1- -3 years); Is there any new aquaculture 3 years); Is there any new aquaculture course content needed at a National Qualification level? course content needed at a National Qualification level? For Iceland I think there should be a split in the qualification between seabased farming and smolt/landbased farming education. The technical and planning part is very different between this two areas. Evalutor in program apprenticeship, and training trainer D6 6 respondents
In a long term perspective (3 In a long term perspective (3- -5 years); Is there any new aquaculture 5 years); Is there any new aquaculture course content needed at a National Qualification level? course content needed at a National Qualification level? ICT training Environmental training There is an ongoing specialisation in the industry, and needs will come connected with this. Technology and computering RAS educational opportunities / specialization opportunities in vocational training? Joint courses that everyone needs regardless of specialization. Ex fish welfare course Specialized direction with its own national qualification for service boat profession. (The need applies to both the short and long term) Training that covers biology and technology RAS technology. Technology in farming. Technological education with biological understanding. Service boats, work with cages, mooring, etc. Competence about weather conditions, interruption criterias. 15 respondents
Which specialisation courses do you make use of today (as a Which specialisation courses do you make use of today (as a school or as a company)? school or as a company)? Engineering Economics Biology Exam / Prior learning assessment Exam / Prior learning assessment - Bachelor's and Masters Practical and planning Biology Technology Disease courses Safety course VHF (Radio) Fish biology Feeding Cage Biology VET Teacher training Service wessels Safety Crane Diving certificate Akvakultur med realfag Havbrukstekniker RAS Fish welfare Crane B tf rerkurs 14 respondents
In a short term perspective (1 In a short term perspective (1- -3 years); Is there any new course/program needed at a Aquaculture Specialization level? course/program needed at a Aquaculture Specialization level? 3 years); Is there any new Practical specialization (captains, plumbers...) Practical aquaculture and theoretical planning RAS Ras-systems Service wessel training Integrere med n dvendige sertifikater "Ras-tekniker Waterquality H yere yrkesfaglig niv : RAS. RAS Interview and work place comportment 13 respondents
In a long term perspective (3 In a long term perspective (3- -5 years); Is there any new course/program needed at a Aquaculture Specialization level? course/program needed at a Aquaculture Specialization level? 5 years); Is there any new More fokus on environment and ICT Ras-tekniker Boat handling RAS Computer operator? Management 6 respondents
In a short term perspective (1 In a short term perspective (1- -3 years); Is there any new content 3 years); Is there any new content needed in courses/programs at a Aquaculture Specialization level? needed in courses/programs at a Aquaculture Specialization level? RAS 1 respondent
Which training platforms (digital, physical, video) do you prefer / are Which training platforms (digital, physical, video) do you prefer / are needed and can be implemented in the short term (1 needed and can be implemented in the short term (1- -3 years)? 3 years)? All of it x 3 Important to have various platforms, we are using Canvas but our plan is to get to know more and use blend All of it physical training are urgent A combination of physical and digital learning platforms. Video lectures and physical problem solving sessions with the teachers and students All 3 combined would be ideal for a well rounded teaching method. Teams Classroom practical lessons Interactive games such as Kahoot are some examples. Push students out of their comfort zones to grow. Videos More effective E-learning modules Videos Simulators 11 respondents
Are there resources you need (technical, physical, people, Are there resources you need (technical, physical, people, competency, collaborators) within 1 competency, collaborators) within 1- -3 years? 3 years? Well it is needed in all schools The more diverse group of educators the more well rounded education offered. Constantly exploring and brainstorming to stay up to date. Technical knowledge in general for the staff, so that everyone can actively participate i using digital tools Money We need more qualified teacher/trainers with knowledge of the industry for our subject teachers and professional development Simulators 7 respondents
Any other feedback? Any other feedback? Yes - all trades are needed. Training and education programmes that can be run internationally in cooperation with all kinds of nations is the way forward. I think it is necessary to combine education an destruct education in aquaculture between VET schools and University at least in Iceland Necessary to combine University and VET More cross country/national collaboration in specialized subjects. Teacher and student mobility - as part of the national program 5 respondents
Summary Summary/ / Conclusions Conclusions:: Boat handling In Norway, D6 Fish biology RAS technology Environmental issues of Aquaculture (Knowledge / Monitoring) Technology (Not sure of what context this is commented?) Fish health an welfare ICT (do they mean at basic level or higher level?) Development of National qualifications (NQ s): Land based farming Sea based farming Service boats Certification courses as part of NQ s: Ex: Crane and SRC/VHF Radio ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Blended learning (Physical / Video / Teams/ Class rom / Interactive methods) Content Learning Management Systems (CLMS) A school issue? The industry has no strong opinion? Training and education programs that can be run in a international cooperation is the way forward.
