Fish welfare course
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Our fish welfare course provides training in fish welfare for employees at aquaculture facilities. The course covers important topics such as animal welfare, fish health, stress management and relevant legislation. Approved by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority.
Fish Welfare Course – Approved Training for Aquaculture Employees
Course content:
Our Fish Welfare course provides you with in-depth knowledge of fish welfare and how this affects the overall health of the fish and the operation of the facility. You will learn about fish health, stress management, vaccination, and the most important laws and regulations related to aquaculture.
Topics covered include:
- What is animal welfare?
- Fish biology and physiology
- From roe to smolt
- Vaccination and treatment
- Stress and coping
- Sea lice and prevention
- Stunning and killing
- Relevant legislation and regulations
- Water quality and its importance for fish welfare
Target group:
Our fish welfare course is designed for anyone who has responsibility for or works with fish welfare on aquaculture farms. This includes managers, farmers, slaughterhouse personnel and transporters of live fish. The course is also available to anyone over the age of 16.
Practical information:
The course is delivered online, giving you the flexibility to learn when and where it suits you. Our fish welfare course has an estimated duration of 16 hours. It consists of tasks that must be answered continuously and ends with an exam. Upon passing the exam, you will receive a certificate of competence that is valid for five years.
Benefits of the course:
- Approved by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority and in line with current regulations.
- Flexible web-based format
- Get an official certificate of competence that strengthens your role in fish welfare
- Relevant training that provides practical benefits in working with live fish
Requirements for prior knowledge:
There are no requirements for prior knowledge to participate in the course, as long as you are over 16 years of age.
Relevant regulations
Regulations on the operation of aquaculture facilities §5-6, 28
Food Production and Food Safety Act Section 8. Training and competence
By purchasing this online course, you agree to our terms and conditions .
Group booking?
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Frequently asked questions
When will I have access to the online course?
You will have access to the online course within 30 minutes of receiving your order. Your username and password will be sent to your email address.
How do I book online courses?
To order online courses, you can follow our step-by-step ordering guide . The guide shows you how to easily add courses to your shopping cart, fill in the necessary participant information, and access the course quickly and easily.
How do I pay?
We offer payment by VISA/Credit card and invoice.
The standard invoice due date is 10 days, unless otherwise agreed.
If you choose an invoice, it will be sent to the email address provided when ordering or sent as EHF if available.
Practical training
Some of our online courses also require the participant to complete practical training after completing the theory course.
For documented training, it is required that the person providing the training has the same or equivalent course. This person must also document the practical document that belongs to the online course.
You can find more information about practical training and which courses this includes by following this link: Practical training | GTM Competence