Supervisor

Our most complete program: twelve modules covering production planning, recirculating system operation, water quality management, stocking, feeding, animal health, emergencies, harvest, and farm economics — ending with a full operating plan for a specified vertical farm.

Curriculum

01 · Species and production planning

Choose a species and product
Map life stages and sourcing
Plan the production cycle

02 · System layout and capacity

Compartment design
Plumbing flow and access
Loading and expansion planning

03 · Recirculating system operation

Mechanical filtration & biofiltration
Aeration and circulation
Startup and cycling

04 · Water quality management

Sampling and test calibration
Reading trends
Corrective actions and water exchange decisions

05 · Receiving and stocking

Supplier records and transport
Acclimation and isolation
Grading and individual placement

06 · Feeding and growth

Feed selection and ration records
Uneaten feed and growth checks
Feed cost

07 · Molting and animal health

Molt stages and inspection frequency
Stress signs and mortality response
Biosecurity

08 · Operating procedures

Daily, weekly & monthly checklists
Cleaning and maintenance
Staff handoffs

09 · Failures and emergencies

Power loss and pump failure
Oxygen loss and leaks
Written response drill

10 · Harvest and product handling

Product quality
Humane handling and traceability
Applicable seafood safety controls

11 · Farm economics

Startup budget and operating costs
Survival, yield & pricing
Break-even exercise

12 · Supervisor assessment

Interpret a farm log
Troubleshoot a case
Submit an operating plan

Completion task

Build an operating plan for a specified vertical farm, including its equipment diagram, monitoring schedule, emergency procedure, and basic budget.