Background
The oyster industry attracts people from all backgrounds, from hobby farm retirees, to multiple-generational farmers operating across the state. Reflecting this diversity, the knowledge and professionalism of farmers varies considerably and until recently there was no purpose-built holistic training program to upskill existing farmers or those entering the industry.
The NSW Responsible Oyster Farmer Training Program plugs this gap, providing a custom-built, standardised program for oyster farmers & their staff. The program builds knowledge about best-practice, and helps to reinforce the industry's position as responsible stewards of the waterway in which they work.
The program follows a series of modules, developed to cover a broad range of information:
The NSW Responsible Oyster Farmer Training Program plugs this gap, providing a custom-built, standardised program for oyster farmers & their staff. The program builds knowledge about best-practice, and helps to reinforce the industry's position as responsible stewards of the waterway in which they work.
The program follows a series of modules, developed to cover a broad range of information:
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These modules were developed in consultation with OceanWatch Australia, NSW DPI Aquaculture Management & Administration, NSW DPI Aquatic Biosecurity, NSW Food Authority, and NSW Farmers Association.
This project is supported by OceanWatch Australia through funding from the Australian Government's National Landcare Program. |
The materials were developed to align with a Unit of Competency in the Seafood Industry Training Package. Participants who completed the face-to-face sessions, and were assessed to the competent in the subject matter, were provided with the VET unit SFIEMS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices.
Face-to-Face Training
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In the second half of 2022, the training materials were delivered at nine face-to-face workshops across the state:
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Online, Self-Paced Training
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Following the successful delivery of face-to-face training, the materials have been converted to enable online delivery. This enableS the program to reach more farmers & staff spread across NSW. It will also be available to new entrants looking to find out more about the industry.
The online training is now available! Sign up for the course here. If you have any questions about the online platform, please contact: Simon Rowe (OceanWatch Australia) 0434351977 [email protected] |
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