NIC Seaweed Production and Processing - August 2025
Outline:
The Seaweed Production and Processing program offers a comprehensive introduction to an emerging and sustainable industry. Coastal BC is known for its diverse seaweed species, which hold great potential as an underutilized food source. This program addresses the growing interest in seaweed production, highlighting its importance for sustainable food systems and its role in BC's Blue Economy.
You'll learn:
- biology
- site operations
- ethical business practices
- economic impacts and more
This is a self-paced online learning program with one-week of in-community applied learning. One evening each week, from 7-8:30pm, you'll participate in a live discussion with your peers. You can expect to dedicate approximately 20 hours each week to completing course materials.
This is a non-credit program offered through the Faculty of Trades and Technology.
In-person and digital
Part-time
Domestic applicants only
Prerequisites:
Course fee:
How to register:
- Apply for the program
- To register for this program fill out and submit the digital form. After we've received your registration form, you’ll receive an email from NIC with your next steps. Be sure to add @nic.bc.ca to your safe sender list.
- Attend an online information session
- Find an information session that works with your schedule and RSVP to attend.
Applicants from the following communities will receive priority admission:
- Ahousat
- Alert Bay
- Bamfield
- Bella Bella
- Gold River
- Kyuquot
- Port Alberni
- Port Alice
- Port Hardy
- Port McNeill
- Sointula
- Tahsis
- Tofino
- Ucluelet
- Zeballos