Oyster Hatchery Technicians nurture, raise and care for oyster spat.

What do Oyster Hatchery Technicians do at work?

• Feed the spat.
• Measure the Spat.
• Monitor growth.
• Monitor and care for the health of the shellfish.
• Ensure equipment is working correctly and well cared for.
• Regulating the water supply.
• Monitor amount of feed the fish are consuming.

Qualifications

There are no minimum NCEA requirements to enter this course.

• Sustainable Aquaculture Level 3. 
• https://www.nmit.ac.nz/study/programmes/sustainable-aquaculture/
• Aquaculture - Come learn with us | Nelson Marlborough Institute of Technology (NMIT)