Sustainable Agriculture: Aquaponics Technician
Description
This is an industry aligned, entry-level commercial aquaponics certification of competency (CO) standardized and offered across the University of Hawaiʻi Community College system. The proposed technician certification of competency is slated to be the nation's first comprehensive third-party certified technician education and training program to address the need for a university-trained and properly prepared, entry-level aquaponics labor force in the commercial aquaponics industry.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate basic knowledge of aquaponics systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of aquaponics standard operating procedures.
- Demonstrate current food safety policies and procedures related to aquaponics.
- Work in a professional setting through an experiential-learning environment.
Contact Information
Program Coordinator: Daniela Elliott
Location: BS 205
Phone: (808) 455-0398
Email: ddutra@hawaii.edu
Program Counselor: Amy Amper
Location: GT 113B
Phone: (808) 455-0235
Email: amyamper@hawaii.edu
Certificate of Competence (CO) Info at a Glance
Program: Sustainable Agriculture
Certificate of Competence (CO)