03/06/2026
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For students of the Bachelor of Science in Fisheries program, learning extends far beyond the four corners of the classroom. As part of the BS Fisheries curriculum, students are required to complete 140 hours of On-the-Job Training (OJT), providing them with invaluable opportunities to apply classroom concepts in real-world fisheries and aquaculture settings.
This year, twenty-three (23) BS Fisheries students of Ilocos Sur Polytechnic State College โ Narvacan Campus have been deployed to three of the country's leading fisheries institutions under the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR):
โข BFAR โ National Freshwater Technology Center (NFTC), CLSU Compound, Science City of Muรฑoz, Nueva Ecija โ 5 students
โข BFAR โ National Fisheries Development Center (NFDC), Binloc, Bonuan, Dagupan City, Pangasinan โ 8 students
โข BFAR โ Regional Freshwater Aquaculture Technology Demonstration Center (RFATDEC), Paoay, Ilocos Norte โ 10 students
Throughout their immersion, students participate in a wide range of field and laboratory activities, including fish production operations, hatchery management, water quality monitoring, aquaculture technology demonstrations, fish health assessment, harvesting procedures, and resource management practices. These experiences expose them to the realities of the fisheries industry while strengthening the technical competencies, professionalism, and work ethics expected of future fisheries practitioners.
The deployment forms part of ISPSC Narvacan Campus' continuing commitment to producing competent, industry-ready, and globally competitive fisheries graduates who can contribute meaningfully to the sustainable development of the fisheries and aquaculture sector.
The College extends its gratitude to its partner agencies for providing meaningful learning opportunities to its students and for supporting experiential education in fisheries.
The implementation of the OJT program is made possible through the guidance and support of SUC President III Dr. Mario P. Obrero, VP for Academic Affairs Dr. Jonathan Dela Cruz, Campus Director Atty. Jose Q. Cabatu, the leadership of Dr. Solomon L. Anagaran, Program Head of the BS Fisheries Program, and the coordination efforts of Christian C. Molina, OJT Coordinator.
As the students continue their journey from the classroom to the field, each experience serves as a stepping stone toward becoming the next generation of fisheries professionals, researchers, managers, and advocates for sustainable aquatic resource development.
