Welcome to the National Fisheries College
Kavieng, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
The National Fisheries College (NFC), under the aegis of the National Fisheries Authority, is PNG’s leading fisheries and marine resources training and education institution providing technical and applied training in capture fisheries, post-harvest, cultured, marine resource management and sustainable development
The National Fisheries College is the only Division of the National Fisheries Authority based outside of Port Moresby. We are located in Kavieng, New Ireland Province. The College provides a diverse range of training services to a wide variety of clients across branches of Government, Pacific Islands’ fisheries administrations, regional and international organisations, the general public and the private sector
All training is competency-based for all Programs. The NFC has some of the best training facilities in the country including the state-of-the art Nago Island Mariculture Research Facility. In addition the NFC campus boasts of properly maintained halls of residence, and catering services for residential Trainees
Our existence is defined by our purpose, which is undertaking strategic and sustained interventions in support of sectoral skills development and enhancement, and effective policy implementation
Our strategic objective is to ensure the provision of high-quality and appropriate technical and practical training opportunities to the fisheries sector to enhance production, processing and general capacity for the sector, thus contributing effectively to the national economy of Papua New Guinea.
The main programs found at the NFC are :
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Commercial Fishing Operation Program –Providing training for Commercial Fishing Vessels and Artisanal Fishery in the fishing communities
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Post-Harvest Operations Program - Providing training for Fish Processing Facilities and Artisanal Fishery in the fishing communities in PNG
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Aquaculture Program - Providing training for Commercial Aquaculture Farms and Community fish farming
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Governance and Compliance Program - Providing training for Governance and compliance in the fisheries sector
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Fisheries Business Program- Providing training for Fisheries communities and other in the Industry
Matia Rikis
Acting Principal NFC
For any further information contact:
Email: nfcinfor@fisheries.gov.pg
Phone: (675) 948 2187 or Fax (675) 984 3243
National Fisheries College, P.O. Box 239, Kavieng, New Ireland Province, Papua New Guinea
Overview Brochures for Download:
National Fisheries College Brochure
Nago Island Marine Research Facility Brochure
Community Fisheries Courses Brochure
National Fisheries College Programs
Aquaculture Program
Training found under this program are targeted towards Fish Farmers in Aquaculture and Mariculture farms both in Commercial and Local Farms
Formal Qualifications:
FQ117 - Certificate 1 in Aquaculture
FQ217 - Certificate 2 in Aquaculture
FQ317 - Certificate 3 in Aquaculture
FQ417 - Certificate 4 in Aquaculture
Artisanal / Community Fisheries Courses:
FQ0APONICS17 - Certificate in Aquaponics - Concepts of integrated Plant and Fish Farming
Downloadable Course Brochures:
Certificate in Aquaponics
Certificate 1 in Aquaculture
Certificate 2 in Aquaculture
Certificate 3 in Aquaculture
Certificate 4 in Aquaculture
Commericial Fishing Operations
Training conducted under this program target the Capture and Fisheries Fields and associated Seamanship Training required for the Commerical Industry and the Artisanal Fishing Communities.
Formal Qualitifications:
FC1G17 - Certificate 1 in Commercial Fishing Operations
FC1P17 - Certificate 1 in CFO (Purse Seine)
FC2SC17 - Certificate 2 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Coastal Skipper)
FC2AE17 - Certificate 2 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Assistant Engine Driver)
FC3M17 - Certificate 3 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Offshore <24 meters)
FC3ED17 - Certificate 3 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Engine Driver - Grade 2)
FC0BST19 - Certificate in Basic Safety Training
Artisanal / Community Fisheries Courses:
FC0SFO17 - Certificate in Small Fishing Operations
FC0CFFAD17 - Certificate in Constructing and Deploying a Fish Aggregating Device
Downloadable Course Brochures:
Certificate in Small Fishing Operations
Certificate in Basic Safety Training (SOLAS)
Certificate 1 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Deckhand General)
Certificate 1 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Purse Seine)
Certificate 2 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Assistant Engine Driver)
Certificate 2 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Coastal Skipper)
Certificate 3 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Engine Driver)
Certificate 3 in Commercial Fishing Operations (Offshore Master)
Fisheries Business
Programs conducted here are designed towards small and medium enterprise organizations or individuals willing to do business in the fisheries sector
Courses:
FB0BA17 - Certificate in Business Awareness
FB0BP17 - Certificate in Business Planning
FB0FA17 - Certificate in Financial Analysis
FB0MFC17 - Certificate in Managing a Fishery Cooperative
Downloadable Course Brochure:
Fisheries Business Course
Governance and Compliance
Training under this program is targeted towards Governance and Compliance areas of the Fishing Industry
Formal Qualitifications:
FGC217 - Certificate 2 in Fisheries Officer Operations
FGC317 - Certificate 3 in Fisheries Officer Operations
FGC4EC17 - Certificate 4 in Fisheries Officer Operations (Enforcement & Compliance)
FGC4GF17 - Certificate 4 in Fisheries Officer Operations (General Fisheries Operations)
Downloadable Course Brochures:
Certificate 2 in Governance and Compliance
Certificate 3 in Governance and Compliance
Certificate 4 in Fisheries Officer Operations (Enforcement and Compliance)
Certificate 4 in Fisheries Officer Operations (General Fisheries Operation)
Post-Harvest Operations
This program targets fish handling and handling and processing for the Commercial Industry. In addition, training is also provided for fish handling techniques required for Artisanal and Community Fishing Proceedures.
Formal Qualifications:
FP117 - Certificate 1 in Post-Harvest Operations
FP217 - Certificate 2 in Post-Harvest Operations
FP317 - Certificate 3 in Post-Harvest Operations
FP417 - Certificate 4 in Post-Harvest Operations
FP0HACCPB17 - Statement of Attainment in HACCP - Basics
FP0HACCPI17 - Statement of Attainment in HACCP - Advanced
FP0RP17 - Statement of Attainment in Understanding a Retort Process
FP0CIFSA17 - Statement of Attainment in Conduct - Internal Food Safety Audit
Artisanal / Community Fisheries Courses:
FP0AMFSR17 - Statement of Attainment in Applying and Monitoring Food Safety Requirements
Downloadable Course Brochures:
Certificate 1 in Post-Harvest Operations
Certificate 2 in Post-Harvest Operations
Certificate 3 in Post-Harvest Operations
Certificate 4 in Post-Harvest Operations
Diploma in Post-Harvest Operations