Training courses were developed for fish farm personnel but were also targeted at those involved in the ornamental fish trade and put-and-take fisheries, anglers, and state agency staff (Inland Fisheries Ireland, Marine Institute, Bord Iascaigh Mhara, Sea Fisheries Protection Agency and veterinarians employed by the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and the Marine).
Training was provided at three levels depending on the expertise of those attending the courses outlined below. Information on future training and seminars will be provided here.
The table sets out the scope, objectives and target audience for each of the three AquaPlan training course levels.
| AquaPlan Training Course Levels | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope | Preliminary health and disease screening | In depth health and disease diagnosis | Advanced specialist fish disease training |
| Objectives | Preliminary disease diagnosis Sampling for diagnosis Biosecurity | Competent disease diagnosis Sampling for diagnosis Specific treatments Monitoring and assessing disease | Disease specific – clinical signs, aetiology, diagnosis, treatments, biosecurity |
| Target | Fish farm personnel, biologists, fishery officers | Fish farm managers, fish health professionals, biologists | Veterinarians, fish health professionals |
References
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