Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 10:48 AM AWST
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Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance
Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance
SFI30411
D622
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 06/03/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 2.00 | 29/03/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification specifies the minimum requirement for entry into a career as a trainee fisheries officer.
Job role
A person operating at this level will be engaged in promoting compliance with fisheries legislation for recreational and commercial fishers, and the general public. On occasions it may be necessary to exercise compliance powers.
Job title includes:
trainee fisheries officer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of sixteen (16) units of competency must be achieved.- three (3) core units plus
- eight (8) fisheries compliance specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- five (5) elective units that may be a combination of:
- Group A fisheries compliance specialist elective units not yet selected for this qualification
- Group B elective units
- imported units from this Training Package or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of three (3) units can be imported, however, at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate III level. Units must be relevant to fisheries compliance operations and not duplicate skills already selected.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9166 | SFICORE101C | Apply basic food handling and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9169 | SFICORE106B | Meet workplace OHS requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9168 | SFICORE105B | Work effectively in the seafood industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Fisheries Compliance Specialist Elective Units
At least eight (8) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8060 | PSPLEGN301B | Comply with legislation in the public sector | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9188 | SFICOMP302C | Exercise compliance powers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9193 | SFICOMP317A | Facilitate effective communication in the workplace | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9192 | SFICOMP316A | Gather, collate and record information | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9189 | SFICOMP308C | Monitor fish catches for legal compliance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9190 | SFICOMP310C | Operate off-road vehicles | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9194 | SFICOMP318A | Perform administrative duties | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9191 | SFICOMP315A | Support the judicial process | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C7985 | PSPETHC301B | Uphold the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S420 | SFI30404 | Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Fisheries Compliance) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI6 | SFI30419 | Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships