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Certificate II in Aquaculture

This qualification covers routine work caring for aquatic animals on farms, in hatcheries and in aquarium businesses. It includes handling, feeding and checking stock, cleaning equipment and working safely under a supervisor. If you already do this work, your experience may be recognised through RPL.

TRAINING PACKAGE
SFI Seafood Industry
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Nil
SUPERSEDES
SFI20111 Certificate II in Aquaculture (equivalent)

WHO IT'S FOR

People who work as farm hands or attendants in aquaculture and want a first qualification for their skills.

TYPICAL JOB ROLES

  • Aquaculture attendant
  • Aquaculture farm hand
  • Hatchery assistant
  • Fish farm worker

Qualification structure

12 units in total. Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows: At least 3 from the electives listed below. Up to 4 from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.

Core units

5 units
  1. SFIAQU202Handle stock
  2. SFIBIO201Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment
  3. SFIWHS201Meet workplace health and safety requirements
  4. SFIXSI102Communicate in the seafood industry
  5. SFIXSI201Work effectively in the seafood industry

Elective units

29 units
  1. AHCCHM201Apply chemicals under supervision
  2. FBPOPR2056Operate a freezing process
  3. HLTAID011Provide First Aid
  4. SFIAQU201Collect broodstock and seedstock
  5. SFIAQU203Manipulate stock culture environment
  6. SFIAQU204Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures
  7. SFIAQU205Monitor water quality
  8. SFIAQU207Monitor stock and environmental conditions
  9. SFIAQU208Produce algal or live-feed cultures
  10. SFIAQU209Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations
  11. SFIAQU210Harvest cultured or held stock
  12. SFIAQU211Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures
  13. SFIAQU212Operate and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system
  14. SFIAQU213Use waders safely in aquatic environments
  15. SFIAQU214Control predators and pests
  16. SFIAQU215Control diseases
  17. SFIAQU217Feed stock
  18. SFIAQU218Prepare and use aquatic technology
  19. SFIBIO301Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests
  20. SFIEMS201Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
  21. SFIFSH201Assemble and repair damaged netting
  22. SFIPRO101Clean fish
  23. SFIPRO103Fillet fish and prepare portions
  24. SFIPRO104Work with knives
  25. SFISTR201Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product
  26. SFISTR204Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport
  27. SFIXSI101Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices
  28. SFIXSI202Maintain the temperature of seafood
  29. TLILIC0003Licence to operate a forklift truck

EVIDENCE YOU'LL NEED

  • Resume showing your work history
  • Reference letters from employers
  • Photos or videos of jobs you've done
  • Payslips or employment contracts

LICENSING

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at this time of publication.

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