Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Seafood Industry Sales and Distribution

Certificate IV in Seafood Industry Sales and Distribution

Qualification
National Code:
SFI40611
State Code:
D628
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Original TGA Release Date
18/12/2013
Approved Date
01/03/2012
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
660
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
5.00
Current Release Date
06/03/2015
VET Act Conditions
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0549 BSBADM407B Administer projects 40 Unit of competency
D0971 BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information 40 Unit of competency
D9237 SFILEAD408A Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management options 45 Unit of competency
D4651 FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures 30 Unit of competency
S7805 TAEASS402B Assess competence 15 Unit of competency
D9254 SFIPROC101C Clean fish 30 Unit of competency
D0783 BSBITU203A Communicate electronically 20 Unit of competency
D4836 BSBATSIC411C Communicate with the community 30 Unit of competency
D9181 SFIEMS401B Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system 40 Unit of competency
D0788 BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions 20 Unit of competency
S6145 SIRXINV005A Control inventory 35 Unit of competency
WD982 SIRXRSK404 Control store security 35 Unit of competency
D0550 BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources 20 Unit of competency
S8073 BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies 30 Unit of competency
D9235 SFILEAD403B Demonstrate commitment and professionalism 40 Unit of competency
D9233 SFILEAD401B Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sector 50 Unit of competency
WI705 SFIAQUA413A Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise 50 Unit of competency
D0797 BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals 40 Unit of competency
D1012 BSBSMB401A Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business 40 Unit of competency
D9256 SFIPROC105B Fillet fish and prepare portions 30 Unit of competency
D0995 BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
D9179 SFIEMS301B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D1022 BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
D0843 BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D9252 SFIOHS301C Implement OHS policies and guidelines 40 Unit of competency
D4537 FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures 30 Unit of competency
D0754 BSBINM401A IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE INFORMATION SYSTEM 40 Unit of competency
D0676 BSBEBU501A Investigate and design e business solutions 50 Unit of competency
D1005 BSBSMB301A Investigate micro business opportunities 30 Unit of competency
D1018 BSBSMB407A Manage a small team 40 Unit of competency
WG085 BSBHRM501B Manage human resources services 60 Unit of competency
S6150 SIRXMER004A Manage merchandise and store presentation 35 Unit of competency
D0846 BSBMGT502B Manage people performance 50 Unit of competency
D1017 BSBSMB406A Manage small business finances 50 Unit of competency
WD957 SIRXCLM402 Manage store facilities 30 Unit of competency
D1014 BSBSMB403A Market the small business 40 Unit of competency
S8082 BSBSMB405B Monitor and manage small business operations 50 Unit of competency
D9238 SFILEAD409A Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group process 30 Unit of competency
D9234 SFILEAD402B Negotiate effectively for the sector 40 Unit of competency
D9295 SFISTOR301C Operate refrigerated storerooms 15 Unit of competency
S8084 BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
S7788 TAEASS403B Participate in assessment validation 20 Unit of competency
S7787 TAEASS401B Plan assessment activities and processes 20 Unit of competency
D1013 BSBSMB402A Plan small business finances 50 Unit of competency
WA872 TAEDEL402A Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace 25 Unit of competency
D0705 BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports 40 Unit of competency
D9285 SFIDIST201C Prepare, cook and retail seafood products 30 Unit of competency
D0749 BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information 20 Unit of competency
D0702 BSBFIA302A Process payroll 30 Unit of competency
D0794 BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents 50 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
D9236 SFILEAD407A Provide expert information to a resource management group 35 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
D9286 SFIDIST202C Retail fresh, frozen and live seafood 15 Unit of competency
D0675 BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website 60 Unit of competency
WG083 BSBHRM404A Review human resources functions 40 Unit of competency
D5062 TLID1002A Shift a load using manually-operated equipment 20 Unit of competency
D0841 BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace 50 Unit of competency
WF981 BSBHRM405A Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff 45 Unit of competency
D1015 BSBSMB404A Undertake small business planning 50 Unit of competency
D9257 SFIPROC106B Work with knives 20 Unit of competency
D4598 FDFOP2010A Work with temperature controlled stock 30 Unit of competency
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

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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