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WSQ High-Tech Crab Farming: Sustainable Aquaculture Solutions
FUNDED
Course Duration
14.5 Hour(s)
Mode of Assessment
  • Written Assessment
  • Practical Assessment
Who Should Attend
Junior aquaculture technicians, Aquaculture farm assistants, Seafood production operators, Entrepreneurs exploring sustainable farming opportunities
Course Overview

Course Code: TGS-2025052570
Funding Validity Period: 01/03/2025 to 28/02/2027

Teaching Method
Classroom Facilitated Training 

Class Size
16

Course Attendance
100% for Classroom Facilitated Training and Practical Training (Work-Based/Workplace Learning)

Course Objective
  • To develop foundational knowledge and skills for integrated aquaculture scenarios.
  • Training on implementing biosecurity protocols, managing diseases, and administering treatments to ensure productivity and quality.
  • Exposure to Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), automated feeders, and water control technologies to improve operational efficiency
  • Sustainable Practices: Emphasis on environmentally responsible aquaculture methods to align with regulatory and market demands
Assumed Skills & Knowledge / Pre-requisites

Participants should have a basic understanding of English and mathematics to follow the course content effectively

Interest in Aquaculture

Course Outline

Mud Crab Biology and Species Identification
Learners begin with a foundational understanding of the key morphological features, species diversity, and life stages of commercially farmed mud crabs.

Biosecurity, Disease Management, and Waste Management
Building on the biological fundamentals, this unit focuses on biosecurity measures, disease prevention, and management protocols to ensure mud crab health.

Feed and Water Quality Management
This 
addresses water quality parameters and their impact on mud crab health, survival, and productivity. It includes feeding schedules, nutritional management, and practical demonstrations of test kits and feeding techniques.

Moulting and Post-Harvest Practice
Learners will explore moulting cycles and post-harvest practices to maximize product quality and market value.

Integrated Practice
This consolidates knowledge and skills from all prior units in a simulated aquaculture scenario. Learners apply health management, water quality monitoring, feeding techniques, and safe harvesting practices in a holistic environment.

Fees and Funding

This course is applicable for SkillsFuture Funding up to 70%.

*From 1 Jan 2022, SkillsFuture course funding will be revised to a baseline of 50% subsidy, with an additional 20% subsidy (up to 70% subsidy) for SMEs and Mid-career individuals (Singapore citizens above 40 years old) . Do note that the funding amount advised is not final and is subject to changes.

If you are a Singaporean aged 25 and above, you can choose to use your SkillsFuture Credit to offset the payment for this course. Visit the SkillsFuture Credit website www.skillsfuture.sg/credit to choose from the wide range of approved skills-related courses available on the SkillsFuture Credit course directory.

Certificate Obtained and Conferred by

Based on the successful completion of the course and assessment, a Statement of Attainment (SOA) from the Skillfuture Singapore (SSG) will be awarded to the trainee.