Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 7:33 AM AWST
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Diploma of Fishing Operations
Diploma of Fishing Operations
SFI50211
D629
Deleted
Transition (Deleted)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 06/03/2015 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 29/03/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification prepares skippers to manage fishing operations, including aspects of personnel and business management.
The qualification will have application for people working for fishing companies.
Job roles
Individuals operating at this level are likely to have responsibilities, such as:
managing occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, food safety and quality control procedures and policies
managing on-land operations for fishing vessel or fleet
managing the upgrading or purchase of equipment and vessel
managing transport of product for post-harvest operations or sale
recruiting and training staff, including skippers
skippering a vessel.
Work may vary between enterprises.
Job role titles may include:
fleet manager
on-land operations manager
production manager
quality or compliance manager
skipper/owner.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty one (21) units of competency must be achieved.- four (4) core units plus
- six (6) fishing specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- eleven (11) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
- Group A fishing 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 and at least three (3) of those units must be aligned to Certificate IV or Diploma level. Units must be relevant to workplace needs.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed.
| 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 Fishing Specialist Elective Units
At least six (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9229 | SFIFISH310A | Adjust and position fishing gear | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D9182 | SFIEMS501B | Develop workplace policy for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D9253 | SFIOHS501C | Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D7032 | AHCMOM502A | Implement a machinery management system | 35 | Unit of competency |
| D9231 | SFIFISH401C | Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D9232 | SFIFISH402C | Manage and control fishing operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to eleven (11) units to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S433 | SFI50204 | Diploma of Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations) | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
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