National Certificate III in Fish Processing and Quality Control

SUMMARY

Level
Certificate 3(MNQF Level 3)
Duration
0.5 years(1 Semester)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time, Full-Time (Blended))

previous Intake

previous Intake
August Intake 2026
Campus
Male' (Full-Time (Blended)) ,L. Gan (Full-Time (Blended))

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Development Goals

Overview

The National Certificate III in Fish Processing and Quality Control is an Maldives National Skills Development Authority (NSDA) course designed to develop skilled professionals for the fisheries and seafood processing industry. The programme provides comprehensive knowledge and practical skills in fish processing techniques, machinery operation, quality assessment and grading, food safety, preservation, and quality management systems. Learners also develop competencies in workplace safety, hygiene, regulatory compliance, and professional practices. Through competency-based training and practical industrial experience, participants gain the ability to maintain high-quality standards, manage processing operations, and ensure the safe handling of seafood products in the Maldives fisheries sector.

General Notes

  • Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
  • Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
  • Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

Graduates can pursue careers as Fish Processing and Quality Controllers or Quality Control Inspectors in seafood processing factories, fish-processing companies, and fisheries-related industries. They may also explore supervisory opportunities in processing operations as they gain experience, or establish their own fish-processing businesses specialising in quality-assured seafood products.