Program Description
The Basic Commercial Fisherman Certificate is for those wanting to begin a career in commercial fishing, covering essential subjects that ill better prepare participants to serve as a crew member aboard a commercial fishing vessel in the region Commercial fishermen in Georgia using a variety of gear including trawls, cast nets, hook and line and traps to catch fish, shrimp, crab and other marine life that will be consumed by humans or used as animal feed or bait. Commercial fishing has a long rich history along Georgia's coast and despite many challenges the industry has faced in recent decades, it remains an economically and culturally important component of several coastal communities.
Admission Requirements
| Minimum Required Age |
N/A
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| High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
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| Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Next Gen Accuplacer) |
English |
Reading |
Math |
Algebra |
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222 |
218
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223 |
N/A |
Location(s)
McIntosh County Academy (Dual Enrollment Only)
Required Courses:
| FISH 1001 | Basic Health & Safety in Commercial Fishing | 3 |
| FISH 1002 | Seamanship and Watchkeeping | 3 |
| FISH 1003 | Basic Commercial Fishing Practices | 3 |
| FISH 1004 | Introduction to Fisheries Science and Management | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 12