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Diploma of Fisheries Technology

Diploma of Fisheries Technology

Accredited course
National Code:
14663WA
State Code:
6584
TGA Status:
Draft
DTWD Status:
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/11/1998
Field of Education
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
AQF Level
Diploma of
Nominal Hours
641
Duration
Unspecified
Stream of Study
Complete "Other Skills" Course (3222)
Accredited Date
06/12/2001
Expiry Date
31/12/2002
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

To equip learners with the knowledge and skills required to work in the
fisheries and/or aquaculture related industries. The course is designed to
provide exposure to the current developments in fisheries technology and
prepare students for a career in industry related research & development
projects.

Schedule
1. CORE
State Code National Code Title Hours Type
67588 Aquaculture and the Environment 36 Module
67585 Chemistry for Aquaculture 54 Module
67586 Grow-out Pond Construction and Management 45 Module
67587 Hatchery Construction and Management 45 Module
67592 Metabolism and Nutrition 1 36 Module
67593 Operation and Management of Recirculation Systems 45 Module
67610 Radio Operator's Certificate (Pre Sea) 24 Module
67594 Research and Development Project Work 36 Module
45218 RBM017 Rural Marketing Fundamentals 35 Module
55010 AAA631 Scientific Spreadsheet Applications 25 Module
2. ELECTIVES

Learner to select 60 hours from Group 1 electives GROUP 1:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
65012 NCS005 Dealing With Conflict 17 Module
57705 Marine Biology 1 50 Module
45208 RBM007 Rural Business Planning 35 Module
57473 Scientific Diving 10 Module
57723 Seafood Processing 34 Module
45240 ABD816 Staff Supervision and Training 30 Module
3. ELECTIVE

Leaner to select 150 hours from Group 2 electives GROUP 2:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
67549 Cage Culture 1 51 Module
67596 Fin Fish Culture 45 Module
67595 Freshwater Crayfish Farming 45 Module
67589 Hobby Aquaria: Tropical Fish 18 Module
67591 Live Food for Mariculture 36 Module
67597 Mollusc Culture 45 Module
4. ELECTIVE

Learner to select 50 hours from Group 3 electives GROUP 3:

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
67598 Farm Machinery Maintenance 18 Module
57460 Marine Field Ecology 50 Module
55007 AAA642 Statistics & Sampling Methods 40 Module
57472 Work Experience (Fisheries) 34 Module
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VET Info Notes
This course is the copyright of the Western Australian Department of Training
on behalf of the Crown.
Training providers who wish to deliver this program must be registered
by their State accrediting body.

2. The proponent for this course is the Central West College of TAFE,
Geraldton on behalf of the WA
Department of Training. It has been placed on the National Register
as code TBA.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from the Marine
Programs Coordinator at Central
West College of TAFE on (08) 99562 742.
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