Fishing for a great career?
Our industry focused qualifications suit anyone with a passion for aquatics and cover fishery management in the United Kingdom, tropical environments, and marine environments. As well as theoretical work, practical work with industry providers will ensure you have the relevant knowledge and experience required to be employed in your chosen aquatic sector.
Courses are diverse and you will obtain knowledge ranging from aquatic specific subjects such as fish biology and fish health, to broader subjects such as biological processes in which we will discuss the natural process that affect the plant.
Our specialist staff have all worked in industry and have key industry links, so you’re in a great position to get a job once you’ve completed your qualification. The nature of this course also offers a great pathway to higher level aquatic-based study, including marine biology.
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Student Success
Jess Kidd
Current job role: Waterways Operative for Canal & River Trust
Previous course: Level 3 Advanced Technical Extended Diploma in Aquatic Systems and Fisheries Management 2022
“I was work ready thanks to my course so I started applying early and began a seasonal post with the Canal & River Trust the day after my final exam. Weeks later a permanent position came up so I was in a great place to apply and was successful.
“I’m part of a new team concentrating on reservoirs in the Macclesfield and Peak Forest area – there’s no other team like it in the country! We check water levels, test water purity, survey the dams and do general maintenance. I use all the practical skills and knowledge I gained from my course.
“I can discuss my findings with top hydrologists, water engineers and ecologists within the trust and everyone is very supportive. I love every minute of my job!”
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Why study Aquatic Ecosystems and Fisheries Management at Reaseheath?
Our courses are industry focused so you’ll have close contact with the industry to make sure you are up to date with current trends and practice.
You’ll also become career ready with industry work placements, which will equip you with vital skills and could even take you abroad!
You’ll be taught by our dedicated staff, all of whom have extensive experience across the field and are passionate to share their knowledge.
Small cohort groups will give you a more personalised learning experience and plenty of support as and when you need it.
Off campus, you’ll go on a variety of trips to fisheries, beaches, aquariums and more, so you will get a well-rounded student experience. You will also have access to a variety of pools, lakes and streams and industry standard equipment during your lessons on campus too.
Industry view

“At the Environment Agency, we have been working with students from Reaseheath on a number of projects and work areas. It has been fantastic to see such enthusiasm for the work we do.
“Our aim is to protect, maintain and improve fisheries across the country. If you have a passion for fisheries, biodiversity and ecology it’s a great industry to work in. No two days are the same and the work we do is always varied, you get to work with people who share your passion and want to make a real difference to the environment.”