Department website: https://uas.alaska.edu/career_ed/fisheries/index.html

Sitka, e-Learning

This occupational endorsement provides training for students interested in careers in aquaculture. Courses introduce students to the fundamentals of marine aquaculture and provide knowledge and applied training on rearing salmon and other marine organisms. The knowledge and skills learned in this program are essential to workforce development in the aquaculture sector. Emphasis options include either Fisheries Emphasis or Maritime Skills Emphasis.

This occupational endorsement provides training for students interested in careers in aquaculture. Courses introduce students to the fundamentals of marine aquaculture and provide knowledge and applied training on rearing salmon and other marine organisms. The knowledge and skills learned in this program are essential to workforce development in the aquaculture sector.

Fisheries Emphasis

The Fisheries Emphasis of the Alaskan Aquaculture Occupational Endorsement will focus on broad issues of aquaculture and Alaskan Fisheries. The Fisheries Emphasis can be completed 100% distance.

Maritime Skills Emphasis

The Maritime Skills Emphasis of the Alaskan Aquaculture Occupational Endorsement will focus on the hands-on application of small vessel operation, coldwater survival, and outboard maintenance. The Maritime Skills Emphasis must be completed locally in Sitka or Ketchikan.

Upon completion, students will be able to:

1. Students will demonstrate sound field sampling techniques.
2. Students will operate safely while participating in program activities and utilizing program equipment.
3. Students will describe the basic principles of Aquaculture techniques used in Alaskan Aquaculture facilities.