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Certificate III in Aquaponics
Certificate III in Aquaponics
Accredited course
National Code:
52157
52157
State Code:
4125
4125
TGA Status:
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/01/2010
Field of Education
0507 - Fisheries Studies
AQF Level
Certificate III in
Nominal Hours
335
Duration
1 Semester
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description
This course will prepare students and enable them to:
- construct and operate commercial and domestic aquaponics systems;
- monitor the growth of the fish/plants systems; and
- maintain the overall health of the fish/plants systems.
Schedule
The course will consist of 11 core units. All units must be completed to achieve the Certificate III in Aquaponics.
1. Core units
All the core units listed below must be completed :
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S3432 | RTE3713A | Carry out workplace OHS procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S4158 | SFIAQUA302B | Construct or install stock culture structures and farm structures | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S2753 | RTC3404A | Control plant pests, diseases and disorders | 35 | Unit of competency |
| S3317 | RTF3033A | Implement a maintenance program for hydroponic systems | 25 | Unit of competency |
| S3320 | RTF3012A | Implement a plant nutrition program | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S3329 | RTF3215A | Install hydroponic systems | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S4161 | SFIAQUA308B | Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S4160 | SFIAQUA305B | Optimise feed uptake | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S7115 | SFIAQUA313A | Oversee operations of high technology water treatment components | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S4165 | SFIAQUA312A | Oversee the control of pests, predators and diseases | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D1837 | NWP210B | Perform basic water quality tests | 20 | Unit of competency |
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VET Info Notes
1. This training program is the copyright of Challenger Institute of Technology. Training providers who wish to deliver this course must obtain written approval from Challenger Institute of Technology and be registered by their State/Territory accrediting body.
2. This course has been accredited by TAC and placed on the register with NTIS code as 52157.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Julie Quake, Curiculum Coordinator Challenger Institute of Technology, tel:08 9229 8471.
4. This course was entered on to STARS by VET Teaching and Learning on 13/1/2010.
2. This course has been accredited by TAC and placed on the register with NTIS code as 52157.
3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Julie Quake, Curiculum Coordinator Challenger Institute of Technology, tel:08 9229 8471.
4. This course was entered on to STARS by VET Teaching and Learning on 13/1/2010.
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