Training – Fish Jobs

Some education and training may be required for some positions in the fishing industry. Below are some relevant courses and certifications applicable to the fishery. Not all training courses are required; however, being trained makes you more appealing to employers and allows versatility for your career. These programs listed are available in Nova Scotia.

Diploma of Marine Engineering Technology

https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/PlanDescr.aspx?prg=METD&pln=METECHDIP

Advanced Diploma of Marine Engineering Management Technology
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/PlanDescr.aspx?prg=MEMT&pln=MEMTECH

Graduate Certificate of Oceans Technology
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/PlanDescr.aspx?prg=OCFA&pln=OCRESFAQ

Diploma of Occupational Health and Safety
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/PlanDescr.aspx?prg=OHSD&pln=OHSAFETYD

Food Handlers Certification
https://novascotia.ca/sns/paal/nse/paal365.asp

Marine Basic First Aid/Marine Advanced First Aid
https://www.nsfsc.ca/contact-us/

Forklift Training
https://www.nsfsc.ca/contact-us/
http://www.safetyservicesns.com/RegisterB.php?selection=courseid&courseid=468&categoryid

Certificates/Diplomas/Degrees in Business, International/Global Business, Marketing
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/ProgramListing.aspx?list=alpha
https://www.smu.ca/academics/sobey/welcome.html
https://www.dal.ca/faculty/management/rsb/programs.html
http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/programsdepartments/professionalstudies/businessadministration/default.aspx

Certificates/Diplomas/Degrees in Sciences (General and Aquaculture)
http://www.smu.ca/academics/science-departments-and-programs.html
https://science.acadiau.ca/science-welcome.html
http://www.msvu.ca/en/home/programsdepartments/bachelorofscience/biology/default.aspx
https://www.dal.ca/academics/programs/undergraduate/aquaculture.html
https://www.dal.ca/academics/graduate_programs/food-science-and-technology.html

Administrative Professional Certificate
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/PlanDescr.aspx?prg=OFFAD&pln=OFFADMIN
https://maritimebusinesscollege.ca/marketing-diploma/

Certificates/Diplomas/Degrees in Human Resource Management
http://www.smu.ca/academics/cert-human-resource-management.html
https://www.nscc.ca/learning_programs/programs/PlanDescr.aspx?prg=HUMT&pln=HUMRESMAN

There are many additional courses that may assist you in your career path within the industry –
check out the Nova Scotia Fisheries Sector Council SkillsPass Marketplace
https://www.coursepark.com/learningnetwork/courses/index/id/1371