Overview
What you will study
The background, fundamentals, techniques, and equipment covered in this Food Safety in Aquaponics course offered by Lethbridge Polytechnic will help you to identify the possible risk areas in your operation (e.g. products used, supplies storage, the process of harvest, etc.) and help you navigate the many areas in your operation that you need to stay diligent with in order to secure the integrity of your fish and plant products. It is hoped that after this module your mindset will be changed and open to how you can better address and intervene in food safety risks in your aquaponics operation.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- Evaluate all parts of your operation to lower food safety risks in your aquaponics operation.
- Identify and improve on your equipment handling and materials storage to address food safety.
- Identify and differentiate between the three main types of food safety hazards.
- Understand the certification process for food safety.
- Compare how aquaponics is different and similar to other forms of growing with regards to food safety implications
Key information
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- start date: upon registration
- registration closes on June 30
Language
English
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 54
TOEFL® IBT 80
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Lethbridge, Canada
Disciplines
Hydrology & Water Management Food Science View 19 other Short Courses in Hydrology & Water Management in CanadaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6
PTE Academic 54
TOEFL® IBT 80
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Other requirements
General requirements
- International applicants and exchange students whose first language is not English, except those applying to Pathway to English and Academic Culture (PEAC), must demonstrate English language proficiency by providing documentation for one (1) of the following.
- All English tests must have been completed within the last 2 years prior to application.
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Tuition Fee
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International
100 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 100 CAD for the full programme -
National
100 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 100 CAD for the full programme
Living costs for Lethbridge
1200 - 1800 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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