Qualification Outline
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Certificate II in Aquaculture
Certificate II in Aquaculture
SFI20119
BEI8
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 30/10/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 1.00 | 21/06/2019 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants to support the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. In this role, these individuals undertake a range of routine tasks such as handling, feeding and monitoring stock, and monitoring environmental conditions under the direction of a supervisor.
The environments in which these individuals work include:
aquaculture farms
aquarium wholesalers and retailers
hatcheries and nurseries
live post-harvest holding facilities.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at this time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:- twelve (12) units of competency:
- five (5) core units, plus
- seven (7) elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least three (3) from the electives listed below
- up to four (4) from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All five (5) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAR09 | SFIXSI102 | Communicate in the seafood industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OAS57 | SFIAQU202 | Handle stock | 10 | Unit of competency |
| OAS08 | SFIBIO201 | Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment | 25 | Unit of competency |
| OAR12 | SFIWHS201 | Meet workplace health and safety requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| OAR16 | SFIXSI201 | Work effectively in the seafood industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W984 | SFI20111 | Certificate II in Aquaculture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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