2006 CHINA TCDC TECHNICAL TRAINING COURSE

ON INTEGRATED FISH FARMING

 (July 3- August 31, 2006)

China has the longest history of aquaculture practice in the world. Currently, its national annual fisheries production and aquaculture production rank the first in the world. The inland aquaculture, especially pond fish culture, has developed rapidly in the past two decades in China. Chinese aquaculture is characterized by the INTEGRATED FISH FARMING practices with its own technical packages. It is also a kind of culture system that well fits the concept of sustainable development.

 The Asian-Pacific Regional Research and Training Centre for Integrated Fish Farming (IFFC) was established in 1981 by the Chinese Government with the assistance of UNDP/FAO aimed at providing the developing countries with applicable aquaculture technology through various activities such as research, training and technical exchanges etc. Its host institution, Freshwater Fisheries Research Centre (FFRC) of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (CAFS) is one of the largest fishery research institutes in China. IFFC is also the Regional Lead Centre in China (RLCC) of the Network of Aquaculture Centres in Asia-Pacific (NACA). The training centre has updated training facilities and equipment such as classroom, laboratories, library, computerized-multimedia facilities, internet service, experimental fish farm, guesthouse and canteen, sport fields etc. Since 1981, the center has been organizing training courses on integrated fish farming and other subjects annually, more than 896 fisheries technical and managerial personnel from 78 countries and regions have been trained.

 The China TCDC Technical Training Course on Integrated Fish Farming will be held at the Asian-Pacific Regional Research and Training Centre for Integrated Fish Farming, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, P.R. China from April 15 to July 13, 2004. This course will be organized and sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) of China, as a part of China's assistance and support to the programme for Technical Cooperation among Developing Countries (TCDC).

 AIMS AND NATURE OF THE COURSE

The course is organized in order to promote aquaculture development in the African countries. The objective of the course is to transfer the techniques and experience of Chinese integrated fish farming, to endow the participants with specialized knowledge of relevant subjects and practical techniques used in field through theoretical studies and practical training during the course. The course is multi-disciplinary in nature. It covers all the essential technical aspects of integrated fish farming, and will be very much practical-oriented so as to provide participants with on-hand experiences. In addition, the course will also deal with following issues: (1) successful integration of fish farming and other farm activities; and (2) establishment of sustainable aquaculture systems with low input and high output which can achieve the long term sustainability.

DATE AND DURATION

The duration of the training course is from July 3 to August 31, 2006 (60 days).

VENUE

 The training course is conducted at Asian-Pacific Regional Research and Training Centre for Integrated Fish Farming in Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, People's Republic of China.

COURSE PROGRAMME

A.        Course contents:

1.        Cultured species and their selection in integrated fish farming systems;

2.        Promote natural food organisms through fertilization and water quality management in fishpond;    

3.        Induced fish breeding technology and hatchery operation management;     

4.        Fish nutrition and feeding technology in integrated fish farming system;

5.        Nursery of fish fry and fingerlings;

6.        Food fish culture techniques and models;

7.        Fish health management;

8.        Principles and practices of Chinese integrated fish farming;

9.        Animal raising and crops production on integrated fish farm;

10.    Marine aquaculture and management;

11.  Water environment management and food safety;

12.  Advanced genetics and breeding;

13.    Open fisheries, cage and pen culture;

14.    Selected topics lecture by resource persons;

15.    Planning, management and project evaluation. 

B.  Training methods: 

The training will be conducted through comprehensive approaches, including theoretical lectures, lab work, field practice, demonstration, seminar and study tours, etc. Each participant is required to prepare a review paper on his/her national fishery development and basic information for integrated fish farming development before come to China. 

C.  Medium of instruction: 

The working language is English. The participants are required to have good English proficiency in reading, listening, speaking and writing. 

EXAMINATION AND CERTIFICATE 

The performance of the participant shall be assessed by a series of evaluations, which include the final written exam, performance in various kinds of course activities and completion of various reports on field practice, study tour and project proposal. A certificate of proficiency will be awarded to the participant on the successful completion of the course. 

The allotment of marks will be as follows:

a). Written tests              50%

b). Reports                  25%

c). Performance and diligence   25% 

TARGET GROUP AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSIONS 

The course is targeted for mainly technical and managerial personnel currently engaged in fisheries from the developing countries. Application by women is strongly encouraged. In general, the applicant should meet the following requirements: 

1.  Have minimal educational background of diploma in fisheries, biology or other related disciplines, or equivalent qualification;

2.  Have worked in aquaculture and fisheries sector for at least two years;

3.  Preferably aged between 25-45 years old;

4.  Have a good health, no infectious disease and physically capability to fulfill all course activities;

5.  Not bring any family members to attend the course;

6.  Pledge to observe all the Chinese laws and regulations and respect the local customs during the training period in China£»

7.  Prepare a review paper on the fishery development and basic information for integrated fish farming development in your respective country. 

TRAINING EXPENSES 

1.  The expenditure of training, board and lodging, local transportation for the purpose of training, including 30-yuan/per capita as daily pocket money, during the training period in China for the participants funded by Chinese Government will be borne by the training centre.  

2.  For the other expenses including the international travel expenses and transit/transfer cost and so on between the home country of participants and Shanghai need be borne by the participants themselves, or their employer or their government or international funding agencies, e.g. FAO and UNDP. 

3.    The government of the country that sends participants to the training course should assume the responsibility for their insurance, cost of medical care, monthly salary etc. during the course period. 

4.         The board and lodging will be arranged for the participants by the course organizer during the training period. Participants will be accommodated in double-bed rooms in the centre's guesthouse. 

APPLICATION AND ADMISSION APPROVAL 

1.  The applicant should be nominated by their respective government. The duly completed application form should bear the endorsement and recommendation by the department concerned of the government and be submitted with a valid health certificate provided by an authorized physician or hospital to the Economic Consul of Chinese Embassy in the respective country for the examination, verification, endorsement, and recommendation, which will be transferred to the training centre in China after the official approval. 

2.  The Chinese Embassy will endorse the admission and issue visa to the accepted applicant through the department concerned of applicant's government. The admitted participant should come to China and attend the course as scheduled after passing through all the other necessary formalities. 

INSURANCE 

The course organizer does not accept any responsibility for such risks as loss of life, accidents, illness, loss of property, etc.

INSTITUTION AND PERSONS TO CONTACT

1.  Economic Consul of the Chinese Embassy to your respective country

2.   Asian-Pacific Regional Research and Training Centre

    for Integrated Fish Farming

    Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province 214081

    People's Republic of China

Contact Persons:   Mr. Miao Weimin,      Mr. Yuan Xinhua

    Fax:     (86)-510-85555796/85553304

    Tel:      (86)-510-85555796/85558719  (86)-13606177517

    E-mail:  training@ffrc.cn   wuxifish@hotmail.com
                 Miaowm@ffrc.cn

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