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Certificate III in the Seafood Industry (Aquaculture)

Certificate III in the Seafood Industry (Aquaculture)

Qualification
National Code:
SFI30100
State Code:
S164
TGA Status:
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0507 - Fisheries Studies
Original TGA Release Date
21/01/2000
Approved Date
20/12/2000
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
595
Duration
1 Semester
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2000
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 21/01/2000 Current Archived
Description
Schedule
1. CORE

4 Common Industry Core Units (Group 1) plus
12 Aquaculture Qualification Stream - Core Units (Group 2) plus
5 Elective units of which a minimum of 3 Elective Units must be selected from
within the Aquaculture Qualification Stream - Work Options and Elective Units
(Group 3).

The other 2 Elective Units can be selected from the Aquaculture Qualification
Stream Work Options and Elective Units (Group 3) and/or from the list of
General Elective Units (Group 4). Of the 2 Elective Units, 1 Elecitve Unit can
be selected from S163 Certificate II in Seafood Industry (Aquaculture) and 1
Elective Units can be selected from S165 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry
(Aquaculture).

Group 1 - COMMON INDUSTRY CORE UNITS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1593 SFICORE101A Apply basic food handling and safety practices 20 Unit of competency
S1594 SFICORE102A Carry out work effectively in the seafood industry 30 Unit of competency
S1595 SFICORE103A Communicate in the seafood industry 30 Unit of competency
S1596 SFICORE104A Meet workplace health and safety requirements 20 Unit of competency
2. CORE

Group 2 - AQUACULTURE QUALIFICATION STREAM - CORE UNITS

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S0514 RUHHRT212A Apply chemicals and biological agents 25 Unit of competency
S1679 SFIAQUA303A Coordinate stock handling activities 30 Unit of competency
S1669 SFIAQUA206A Handle stock 10 Unit of competency
S1651 SFIOHS301A Implement OH&S policies and guidelines 40 Unit of competency
S1671 SFIAQUA208A Maintain stock culture and other aquaculture operations structures 25 Unit of competency
S1684 SFIAQUA308A Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring 40 Unit of competency
S1672 SFIAQUA209A Manipulate stock culture environment 20 Unit of competency
S1676 SFIAQUA213A Monitor stock and environmental conditions 25 Unit of competency
S1681 SFIAQUA305A Optimise feed uptake 30 Unit of competency
S1677 SFIAQUA301A Oversee and undertake effluent and waste treatment and disposal 30 Unit of competency
S1686 SFIAQUA310A Oversee emergency procedures in an aquacultural enterprise 30 Unit of competency
S1680 SFIAQUA304A Oversee the control of predators, pests and diseases 30 Unit of competency
3. ELECTIVES

OFF-SHORE CULTURE STREAM Group 3 - AQUACULTURE QUALIFICATION STREAM - WORK OPTIONS AND ELECTIVE UNITS Aquaculture Production Option

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1639 SFIFISH209A Maintain the temperature of seafood 10 Unit of competency
S1685 SFIAQUA309A Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities 30 Unit of competency
S1703 SFISTOR201A Prepare and pack stock for live transport 30 Unit of competency
S1683 SFIAQUA307A Select and supervise the use of chemicals and biological agents in an aquaculture operation 30 Unit of competency
4. ELECTIVES

Fishing Operations Option

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1646 SFIFISH306A Adjust and position purse seines 40 Unit of competency
S1638 SFIFISH208A Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve purse seines to land catch 40 Unit of competency
S1647 SFIFISH307A Perform breath hold diving operations 20 Unit of competency
S1648 SFIFISH308A Perform diving operations 60 Unit of competency
S1631 SFIFISH201A Provide support for diving operations 20 Unit of competency
5. ELECTIVES

Vessel Operations Option As at September 1999, the Marine Authorities (regulators) advise that the achievement of all units in the Vessel Operations Option which are listed below are required to obrain Coxswain Certification.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1734 FPPAID2A Administer first aid procedures 20 Unit of competency
S1721 SFISHIP302A Command and control manoeuvres 10 Unit of competency
S1707 SFISHIP201A Comply with organisational and legislative requirements 10 Unit of competency
S1708 SFISHIP202A Contribute to safe navigation 10 Unit of competency
S1722 SFISHIP303A Initiate response to navigation emergencies 10 Unit of competency
S1710 SFISHIP204A Maintain marine vessels and equipment 20 Unit of competency
S1709 SFISHIP203A Maintain the safety and security of the vessel 10 Unit of competency
S1712 SFISHIP206A Operate a small vessel 40 Unit of competency
S1713 SFISHIP207A Operate and maintain outboard motors 20 Unit of competency
S1715 SFISHIP209A Operate marine communications equipment 20 Unit of competency
S1716 SFISHIP210A Operate marine plant and systems 15 Unit of competency
S1717 SFISHIP211A Prepare for maintenance 20 Unit of competency
6. ELECTIVES

Quality Assurance & Product Safety Option

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0247 MTMMP53A Collect and prepare standard samples 40 Unit of competency
E0438 FDFCORFS3A Monitor the implementation of the food safety plan 35 Unit of competency
E0543 FDFOPTFS3A Participate in a HACCP team 50 Unit of competency
7. ELECTIVES

Leadership & Management Option

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0017 THHGCS03A Deal with conflict situations 20 Unit of competency
Y0007 BSXFMI303A Establish and manage effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
8. ELECTIVE

Group 4 - GENERAL ELECTIVE UNITS Functional Area: Leadership & Management

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
Y0013 BSXFMI305A Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes 40 Unit of competency
Y0010 BSXFMI304A Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams 40 Unit of competency
Y0004 BSXFMI302A Provide leadership in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
S0568 RUHHRT325A Supervise work site activities 35 Unit of competency
9. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Seafood Processing

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1660 SFIPROC301A Boil crustaceans 15 Unit of competency
S1661 SFIPROC302A Handle and pack sashimi-grade fish 30 Unit of competency
10. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Seafood Transport & Storage Students can choose EITHER S1706, E0548 or S0698, but not all three units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0038 THHGGA07A Control and order stock 25 Unit of competency
S1706 SFISTOR301A Operate refrigerated storerooms 15 Unit of competency
S0698 TDTA2597B Regulate temperature controlled stock 20 Unit of competency
E0548 FDFOPTTS3A Work with temperature controlled stock 30 Unit of competency
11. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Training & Assessment

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0087 BSZ404A Train small groups 30 Unit of competency
12. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Vessel Maintenance

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1711 SFISHIP205A Maintain marine plant 20 Unit of competency
S1725 SFISHIP306A Monitor and control navigation in an inshore area 60 Unit of competency
S1719 SFISHIP213A Operate Inmarsat C communications equipment 20 Unit of competency
S1714 SFISHIP208A Operate low powered diesel engines 24 Unit of competency
13. ELECTIVE

LAND-BASED STREAM Group 3 - AQUACULTURE QUALIFICATION STREAM - WORK OPTIONS AND ELECTIVE UNITS Aquaculture Production Option

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1678 SFIAQUA302A Construct or install stock culture structures and farm structures 30 Unit of competency
S1639 SFIFISH209A Maintain the temperature of seafood 10 Unit of competency
S1685 SFIAQUA309A Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities 30 Unit of competency
S1682 SFIAQUA306A Oversee production and maintain algal and live-feed cultures 30 Unit of competency
S1703 SFISTOR201A Prepare and pack stock for live transport 30 Unit of competency
S1683 SFIAQUA307A Select and supervise the use of chemicals and biological agents in an aquaculture operation 30 Unit of competency
14. ELECTIVE

Vessel Operations Option As at September 1999, the Marine Authorities (regulators) advise that the achievement of all units in the Vessel Operations Option which are listed below are required to obrain Coxswain Certification.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1734 FPPAID2A Administer first aid procedures 20 Unit of competency
S1721 SFISHIP302A Command and control manoeuvres 10 Unit of competency
S1707 SFISHIP201A Comply with organisational and legislative requirements 10 Unit of competency
S1708 SFISHIP202A Contribute to safe navigation 10 Unit of competency
S1722 SFISHIP303A Initiate response to navigation emergencies 10 Unit of competency
S1710 SFISHIP204A Maintain marine vessels and equipment 20 Unit of competency
S1709 SFISHIP203A Maintain the safety and security of the vessel 10 Unit of competency
S1712 SFISHIP206A Operate a small vessel 40 Unit of competency
S1713 SFISHIP207A Operate and maintain outboard motors 20 Unit of competency
S1715 SFISHIP209A Operate marine communications equipment 20 Unit of competency
S1716 SFISHIP210A Operate marine plant and systems 15 Unit of competency
S1717 SFISHIP211A Prepare for maintenance 20 Unit of competency
15. ELECTIVE

Quality Assurance & Product Safety Option

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0247 MTMMP53A Collect and prepare standard samples 40 Unit of competency
E0319 MTMS29A Coordinate quality assurance process 20 Unit of competency
E0438 FDFCORFS3A Monitor the implementation of the food safety plan 35 Unit of competency
E0543 FDFOPTFS3A Participate in a HACCP team 50 Unit of competency
16. ELECTIVE

Leadership & Management Option

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0017 THHGCS03A Deal with conflict situations 20 Unit of competency
Y0007 BSXFMI303A Establish and manage effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
Y0001 BSXFMI301A Manage personal work priorities and professional development 40 Unit of competency
17. ELECTIVE

Farm Operations Option

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S0572 RUHHRT329A Operate machinery in adverse conditions 35 Unit of competency
S0571 RUHHRT328A Operate specialised machinery 35 Unit of competency
18. ELECTIVE

Group 4 - GENERAL ELECTIVE UNITS Functional Area: Business/Financial

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0075 BSAFIN301B Maintain daily financial records for accounting purposes 40 Unit of competency
C0078 BSAFIN304B Process payroll 30 Unit of competency
19. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Maintenance & Operations Support

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1135 RUAAG3523DYA Design and construct conventional fencing 15 Unit of competency
S0586 RUHHRT343A Install brick structures and features 35 Unit of competency
S0584 RUHHRT341A Install concrete structures and features 35 Unit of competency
S0585 RUHHRT342A Install timber structures and features 35 Unit of competency
S1126 RUAAG3512BCA Service and repair bores and windmills 20 Unit of competency
20. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: General Administration & Office Technology

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C1415 BSATEC302B Design and develop documents, reports and worksheets 41 Unit of competency
S0574 RUHHRT331A Maintain an office 35 Unit of competency
C1416 BSATEC303B Maintain computer files 15 Unit of competency
21. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Leadship & Management

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0045 THHGCS04A Make presentations 30 Unit of competency
Y0013 BSXFMI305A Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes 40 Unit of competency
Y0010 BSXFMI304A Participate in, lead and facilitate work teams 40 Unit of competency
E0051 THHGGA05A Plan and manage meetings 20 Unit of competency
Y0004 BSXFMI302A Provide leadership in the workplace 40 Unit of competency
S0568 RUHHRT325A Supervise work site activities 35 Unit of competency
22. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Seafood Processing

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1660 SFIPROC301A Boil crustaceans 15 Unit of competency
S1661 SFIPROC302A Handle and pack sashimi-grade fish 30 Unit of competency
E0329 MTMS38A Smoke product 20 Unit of competency
23. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Seafood Transport & Storage Students can choose EITHER S1706, E0548 or S0698, but not all three units.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
E0038 THHGGA07A Control and order stock 25 Unit of competency
S1706 SFISTOR301A Operate refrigerated storerooms 15 Unit of competency
S0698 TDTA2597B Regulate temperature controlled stock 20 Unit of competency
E0548 FDFOPTTS3A Work with temperature controlled stock 30 Unit of competency
24. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Training & Assessment

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
C0087 BSZ404A Train small groups 30 Unit of competency
25. ELECTIVE

Functional Area: Vessel Maintenance

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S1711 SFISHIP205A Maintain marine plant 20 Unit of competency
S1725 SFISHIP306A Monitor and control navigation in an inshore area 60 Unit of competency
S1719 SFISHIP213A Operate Inmarsat C communications equipment 20 Unit of competency
S1714 SFISHIP208A Operate low powered diesel engines 24 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
6663 6039 Certificate II in Aquaculture Accredited course
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S418 SFI30104 Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Aquaculture) Qualification
VET Info Notes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS = 21 UNITS

This training program is a representation of the qualification SFI30100 taken
from the Seafood Industry Training Package SFI00 which should be consulted for
full descriptions of requirements. SFI00 is accredited until 31/01/2003.

1. This qualification is the copyright of the Australian National Training
Authority. RTO's who wish to deliver this qualification must be registered by
their State accrediting body.

2. Futher information on this qualification is contained in the Seafood
Industry Training Package SFI00, available from Australian Training Products
Ltd, tel: (03) 9655 0600.

3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by Challenger TAFE on 20
December 2000.

4. This qualification was last edited on 20 November 2002 by Challenger TAFE.
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