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Language
English
Duration
3 Hours
Learning delivery
Online
Certificate
Awarded on completion

About this course

In this course we will introduce the welfare indicators related to health, nutrition, environment, and behaviour. We will also show you how to score each welfare indicator using a three-level score system: score 1 – good; score 2 – moderate, score 3 – poor.

WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR

  • Fish farmers
  • Fish vets
  • Other professionals in the seafood supply chain

COURSE CONTENT

  • What are welfare indicators
  • Nutritional welfare indicators
  • Environmental welfare indicators
  • Health welfare indicators
  • Behavioural welfare indicators

YOUR NEW SKILLS

By the end of this course you should be able to:

  • To recognize that welfare is not the same as health
  • To explain the white-leg shrimp's life cycle
  • To identify welfare indicators specific to the white-leg shrimp
  • To identify what good environmental welfare looks like 
  • To score the welfare indicators specific to the white-leg shrimp

WHEN CAN I START
This online course is self-paced, which means you can start it anytime and go through the material at your own speed.

WHAT DO I NEED TO START THE COURSE
To start the course, you'll need internet access and a mobile, laptop, computer, or tablet. This course is designed for mobile phones, so you'll have a better learning experience using a mobile. Use Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari for the best results.

WILL THERE BE AN ASSESSMENT? 
Yes, there will be a final quiz to help you review and reinforce what you've learned throughout the course. Here are the details:

  • Final Quiz: The quiz includes multiple-choice questions.
  • Passing Score: You'll need to score 75% to pass.
  • Retakes: Don't worry if you don't pass on the first try—you can retake the quiz up-to 3 times.

DO I GET A CERTIFICATE
Yes, once you complete the feedback survey and the final quiz, you will get a certificate in your Achievements area.

Certificate Validity: The certificate is valid for a period of 18 months.

HOW TO CITE THIS COURSE

Barrento, S., Pedrazzani, A., Ostrensky, A., & Quintiliano, M. (2024). Shrimp Welfare Indicators [Online course]. In S. Barrento, M. Quintiliano, J. Muirhead, & L. Sicherle (Eds.), FAI Academy. https://fai.academy/

 

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