Aquaculture Academy Master Trainer

About the role

The Master Trainer will deliver high‑quality classroom and practical instruction for the ACE Aquaculture Academy. Each trainer acts as a subject‑matter specialist, combining academic knowledge with field experience to build capability of employees, farmers, customers and other approved learners.

Key responsibilities

• Deliver structured classroom, field and practical training in an assigned aquaculture discipline, using demonstrations, case studies and problem‑solving activities.
• Serve as the recognised trainer for one or more specialties such as Water Quality, Nutrition & Feed Management, Health & Biosecurity, Farm Operations or Hatchery, providing evidence‑based guidance.
• Develop, maintain and update learning materials ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with ACE standards.
• Conduct pre‑course, formative, practical and post‑course assessments and provide constructive feedback to learners.
• Review participant profiles, learning objectives and logistical requirements, and ensure compliance with safety and biosecurity protocols.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Aquaculture, Fisheries, Veterinary Medicine, Marine Biology, Microbiology or a related field.
• Strong practical field experience in the assigned specialization (e.g., water quality, feed management, hatchery operations).
• Prior experience as a trainer, lecturer, facilitator or technical adviser is strongly preferred.
• Ability to translate technical knowledge into practical guidance for diverse learner groups.

Required skills

• Water Quality Management and water‑chemistry testing.
• Aquaculture Nutrition & Feed Management, including feed selection and conversion monitoring.
• Health & Biosecurity practices for fish farms and hatcheries.
• Farm Operations and Hatchery Management.
• Technical writing, lesson planning and adult‑learning facilitation.