Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
4 |
SFI11v2.2 |
Superseded HRM units from BSB07 Business Services Training Package updated |
3 |
SFI11v2 |
SFIAQUA412A Develop emergency procedures for on-land operations replaced with SFIAQUA413A Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise |
2 |
SFI11v1.1 |
Equivalent imported units updated |
1 |
SFI11 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification specifies the competencies relevant to a person in the seafood industry whose work involves implementing and monitoring an environmental management system (EMS) of some complexity. This may involve community consultation, cooperative action and reporting in relation to environmental management within the local region .The qualification has the flexibility to accommodate an integrated approach to occupational health and safety (OHS), quality assurance, food safety and environmental management within the organisation.
The qualification will have application for people implementing environmental management systems:
- on aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations
- in hatcheries and nurseries
- in live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or transporters
- in pet shops, public aquaria, zoos or other facilities with aquatic animals
- for companies providing contract specialist services for aquaculture operations
- for seafood wholesalers, fish markets or retailers
- fishing companies.
This qualification caters for two vocational pathways. Pathway One includes competencies that support a specialist EMS role within an organisation. Pathway Two includes the competencies that support a facilitator working with a team from a number of organisations in the development of an EMS.
Job roles
A person would typically apply ecological sustainability principles, implement procedures and maintain the organisation’s EMS. That person would be proactive in monitoring the effectiveness of the EMS and lead its continued improvement. The role may include responsibility for training, development of a workplace learning system or facilitating an EMS group in the application of ecological sustainability principles. The group may develop a shared EMS or group members may each develop an EMS for their organisation.
Work may vary between enterprises.
Job role titles may include:
- environmental, risk or compliance supervisor or leader
- environmental, risk or compliance manager.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry with prior experience in environmental management
- SFI30111 Certificate III in Aquaculture
- SFI30211 Certificate III in Fishing Operations
- SFI30311 Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management Support)
- SFI30511 Certificate III in Seafood Processing
- SFI30611 Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Sales and Distribution)
- vocational or tertiary studies related to environmental management.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
- SFI50111 Diploma of Aquaculture
- SFI50211 Diploma of Fishing Operations.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels and other plant apply to some competencies.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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SFI40311 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management ) The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the aquaculture sector for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements and may vary from one agency to another. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved.
- six (6) core units plus
- five (5) environmental management specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- nine (9) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
- Group A environmental management 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 environmental management and not duplicate units already selected.
Core units of competency
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFICORE101C* |
Apply basic food handling and safety practices |
SFICORE103C |
Communicate in the seafood industry |
SFICORE105B |
Work effectively in the seafood industry |
SFICORE106B |
Meet workplace OHS requirements |
SFIEMS301B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
BSBRSK401A |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
* 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.
Elective units of competency
Group A : Environmental management specialist units
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIAQUA413A |
Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise |
SFIEMS302B |
Act to prevent interaction with protected species |
SFIEMS401B |
Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system |
SFIEMS501B |
Develop workplace policy for sustainability |
SFIOHS501C |
Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program |
AHCCCF405A |
Develop community networks |
BSBAUD402B |
Participate in a quality audit |
BSBRES401A |
Analyse and present research information |
BSBMGT403A |
Implement continuous improvement |
BSBLED401A |
Develop teams and individuals |
MTMCOR402C |
Facilitate Quality Assurance process |
MTMPSR406B |
Manage and maintain a food safety plan |
MTMPSR412A |
Participate in product recall |
MTMPSR414A |
Establish sampling program |
Group B : Other elective units
Community management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCCF403A |
Obtain and manage sponsorship |
AHCCCF404A |
Contribute to association governance |
AHCCCF407A |
Obtain resources from community and group |
AHCCCF408A |
Promote community programs |
AHCCCF409A |
Participate in assessments of project submissions |
AHCCCF410A |
Support individuals in resource management change processes |
AHCCCF411A |
Develop approaches to include cultural and human diversity |
AHCILM403A |
Contribute to the proposal for a negotiated outcome for a given area of country |
AHCILM404A |
Record and document community history |
AHCWRK402A |
Provide information on issues and policies |
BSBATSIC411C |
Communicate with the community |
Conservation and land management
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCCHM403A |
Prepare safe operating procedures for calibration of equipment |
AHCILM401A |
Protect places of cultural significance |
AHCILM405A |
Develop work practices to accommodate cultural identity |
AHCLPW403A |
Inspect and monitor cultural places |
AHCLPW404A |
Produce maps for land management purposes |
AHCLPW405A |
Monitor biodiversity |
AHCNAR401A |
Supervise natural area restoration works |
AHCNAR402A |
Plan the implementation of revegetation works |
AHCPCM502A |
Collect and classify plants |
AHCPMG401A |
Define the pest problem in a local area |
AHCPMG402A |
Develop a pest management action plan within a local area |
AHCPMG403A |
Develop monitoring procedures for the local pest management strategy |
AHCPMG404A |
Coordinate the local pest management strategy |
AHCPMG405A |
Implement pest management action plans |
AHCPMG406A |
Investigate a reported pest treatment failure |
AHCSAW401A |
Set out conservation earthworks |
AHCSAW402A |
Supervise on-site implementation of conservation earthworks |
Business services
Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBADM407B |
Administer projects |
BSBADM409A |
Coordinate business resources |
BSBCUS401B |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies |
BSBEBU401A |
Review and maintain a website |
BSBFIA302A |
Process payroll |
BSBFIA401A |
Prepare financial reports |
BSBITU203A |
Communicate electronically |
BSBITU305A |
Conduct online transactions |
BSBITU404A |
Produce complex desktop published documents |
BSBPUR401B |
Plan purchasing |
BSBPUR402B |
Negotiate contracts |
BSBWOR301B |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
SITXMPR401 |
Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials |
TLIR4002A |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
Frontline management
Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBATSIC411C |
Communicate with the community |
BSBHRM404A |
Review human resources functions |
BSBHRM405A |
Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff |
BSBHRM506A |
Manage recruitment selection and induction processes |
BSBINM401A |
Implement workplace information system |
BSBINN301A |
Promote innovation in a team environment |
BSBLED401A |
Develop teams and individuals |
BSBMGT401A |
Show leadership in the workplace |
Industry leadership Focus A - Sector representation
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFILEAD401B |
Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sector |
SFILEAD402B |
Negotiate effectively for the sector |
SFILEAD403B |
Demonstrate commitment and professionalism |
Industry leadership Focus B - Resource management group membership
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFILEAD407A |
Provide expert information to a resource management group |
SFILEAD408A |
Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management options |
SFILEAD409A |
Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group process |
Training and assessment
Unit code |
Unit title |
TAEASS401B |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
TAEASS402B |
Assess competence |
TAEASS403B |
Participate in assessment validation |
TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |
TAEDEL401A |
Plan, organise and deliver group-based learning |