Teaching the next generation:While nothing beats learning Dn the job qualifications have a crucial role to play too

摘要

The recruitment of suitable staff and the development of knowledge and skills within the aquaculture workforce will be fundamental to the achievement of ambitious national targets for expansion.This challenge must be exercising the minds of many industry leaders in the UK, as well as their overseas counterparts, as aquaculture prepares to fully mobilise its resources to address the looming global food security crisis.While there may be much truth in the old adage that 'learning on the job' is the most effective and reliable form of staff development - as nothing can really replace the hard lessons and experience gained in the workplace - both centre and work based qualifications have their place and can play an important role.