<< Objectives >>The key project objective is to develop and deliver an intensive and specific pilot e-training and onsite program in Recirculating Aquaculture Systems (RAS), in a 'train-the-trainer' format, to close the gap between traditional aquaculture VET and the changing needs of industry. Target beneficiaries will gain competencies in innovative digital and land-based Recirculating Aquaculture System technology, ensuring teacher, trainer, and student skills match the needs of changing labour market.<< Implementation >>Theoretical and hands-on training modules will be developed and delivered including 8 hours of self paced online content and a 5 day intensive training hosted at a research RAS facility in Malta, through cooperation between Val educational institution and innovative SME company ABT, which has global experience developing and producing RAS facilities. Course content will be developed by RAS engineers, fish health experts, and water quality specialists and improved through feedback surveys.<< Results >>Following the pilot, Val teachers, ABT Innovia trainers and Norweigan RAS technicians will have learned practical skills that will strengthen their own knowledge base and can be disseminated to their students and trainees. They will be better equipped to initiate RAS work and to support learners to develop vital industry skills for enhanced job readiness. Plans will be in place to deliver improved future iterations of the course to the identified interested groups such as schools & companies.