Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Seafood Industry Sales and Distribution
Certificate IV in Seafood Industry Sales and Distribution
SFI40611
D628
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 06/03/2015 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 4.00 | 18/12/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification represents the competencies relevant to people working within the retail and/or wholesale sector of the seafood industry in a supervisory or leadership capacity. A person operating at this level may be expected to comply with legislative requirements as well as implement a range of enterprise policies and procedures. They will also use their knowledge and skills to solve problems, plan for future work activities and take responsibility for others.
The qualification will have application for people working:
on fishing dockside or aquaculture farm gate outlets or fishout/put-and-take operations
for seafood wholesalers, fish markets or retailers
for transport, storage and holding companies.
Job roles
Individuals operating at this level will have a broad range of well-developed skills and the ability to adapt and transfer skills to new activities. That person will have some responsibility for decision-making and coordinating team activities.
Their duties may include:
dealing with suppliers
handling and basic processing of seafood
maintaining food safety, occupational health and safety (OHS) and other compliance requirements
packing, labelling, holding or storage and distribution
temperature control, including chilling, freezing and deep freezing
weighing, grading and quality control
wholesale or retail sales.
Work may vary between enterprises.
Job role titles may include
sales supervisor
senior store person or supervisor
shift leaders or managers
team leader.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved.- four (4) core units plus
- four (4) sales and distribution specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- twelve (12) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
- Group A sales and distribution specialist 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 four (4) units can be imported, however, at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate IV or Diploma level. Units must be relevant to seafood sales and distribution and not duplicate units already selected.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
Note: SFICORE101C is not a required unit for operations that are growing or holding species not destined for human consumption. This includes ornamental or display species, stock for pearls, and stockers for conservation purposes. The unit FDFOP2063AApply quality systems and procedures, is to be used in its place.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9166 | SFICORE101C | Apply basic food handling and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9167 | SFICORE103C | Communicate in the seafood industry | 30 | 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 Sales and Distribution Specialist Elective Units
At least four (4) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9267 | SFIPROC404C | Apply and monitor food safety requirements | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D9288 | SFIDIST401C | Buy seafood product | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9289 | SFIDIST501C | Export product | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D8758 | MTMCOR404A | Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9290 | SFIDIST502C | Import product | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D4538 | FDFFS3001A | Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs | 90 | Unit of competency |
| D9268 | SFIPROC405C | Oversee the implementation of a food safety program in the workplace | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7321 | AHCWRK403A | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9287 | SFIDIST301C | Wholesale product | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to twelve (12) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S429 | SFI40604 | Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Seafood Sales and Distribution) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI3 | SFI40219 | Certificate IV in Seafood Post Harvest Operations | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable