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Graduate Diploma of Marine Hatchery Management

Graduate Diploma of Marine Hatchery Management

Accredited course
National Code:
51425
State Code:
9642
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2005
Field of Education
0507 - Fisheries Studies
AQF Level
Graduate Diploma of
Nominal Hours
800
Duration
2 Semesters
Stream of Study
Paraprofessional - Higher Technical (4500)
Accredited Date
Expiry Date
VET Act Classifier
C
VET Act Conditions
Description

This qualification comprises units of competence relevant to individuals who could attain professional outcomes in the aquaculture, fisheries or marine science sectors. Employment outcomes could include hatchery management, aquaculture enterprise management, aquaculture/fisheries research/compliance or management. Educational outcomes could include Masters by coursework or Bachelor Honours.

Schedule
1.

To attain the qualification, clients must complete all core units of competency listed below.

It is recommended that clients also complete the elective units to enhance the qualification.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
65336 Analyse data and communicate complex information 40 Module
65338 Apply management theory and practice 60 Module
57346 Design A Marine Hatchery 70 Module
S4174 SFIAQUA501B Develop a stock nutrition program 50 Unit of competency
S4175 SFIAQUA502B Develop and implement an aquaculture breeding strategy 50 Unit of competency
S4181 SFIAQUA509A Develop stock production plan 50 Unit of competency
C3721 BSBMGT505A Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
S4176 SFIAQUA503B Establish an aquacultural enterprise 50 Unit of competency
57347 Manage Continuous Production in A Recirculation System 60 Module
57345 Manage Intensive Fish Production 55 Module
S4180 SFIAQUA508B Plan and design stock culture systems and structures 50 Unit of competency
S4179 SFIAQUA507B Plan and design water supply and disposal systems 50 Unit of competency
S4177 SFIAQUA504B Plan ecologically sustainable aquacultural practices 50 Unit of competency
S4178 SFIAQUA505B Plan stock health management 50 Unit of competency
57344 Undertake Commercial Larviculture Practices for Marine Finfish 65 Module
2.

These electives have been selected to enhance the core requirements of the qualification, but are additional rather than integral to the qualification. They are particularly relevant for students with no prior aquaculture qualifications or experience.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S4161 SFIAQUA308B Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring 40 Unit of competency
S4164 SFIAQUA311A Oversee production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures 30 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
9636 50781 Graduate Diploma of Marine Finfish Hatchery Management Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
9644 52492WA Graduate Diploma of Aquaculture Hatchery Management Accredited course
VET Info Notes
1. This course is the copyright of Challenger TAFE.

2. The proponent for this course is Challenger TAFE. This course has been accredited by the Training Accreditation Council (TAC) in Western Australia. It has been placed on the National Register as code 51425.

3. Further information on this program may be obtained from Margaret Jack, Manager Curriculum Services at Challenger TAFE on (08) 9239 8384.

4. This course was entered onto STARS on 12th April 2005
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