Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
5 |
SFI11v2.2 |
HLTFA301B Apply first aid replaced with HLTAID003 Provide first aid Superseded units from RII09 Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package replaced with new units from RII Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Superseded units from SRO03 Outdoor Recreation Industry Training Package replaced with new units from SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package Superseded units from TDM07 Maritime Training Package replaced with new units from MAR Maritime Training Package |
4 |
SFI11v2 |
SFIFISH201C Provide support for diving operations replaced with SFIFISH211A Provide support for diving operations SFIFISH307C Perform breath-hold diving operations replaced with SFIFISH312A Perform breath-hold diving operations |
3 |
SFI11v1.3 |
HLTFA301B Apply first aid replaced with HLTFA311A Apply first aid in response to regulatory changes |
2 |
SFI11v1.1 |
TLID2010A Operate a forklift replaced with TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck in response to regulatory changes Equivalent imported units updated |
1 |
SFI11 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification represents the base entry point into this sector of the seafood industry and provides people with a range of core and underpinning skills and knowledge relevant to work as a field hand in the aquaculture sector. It is particularly applicable to school-based studies.
The qualification will have application for people working:
- 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.
Job roles
Individuals operating at this level undertake a sequence of routine tasks under direction caring for stock which may be at varying stages of development. Duties may include:
- harvesting stock, carrying out post-harvest operations and preparing stock for transport
- maintaining the quality of stock culture environment or holding facility, including water quality, temperature and flow
- maintaining and constructing stock culture structures and other farm structures.
Work may vary between enterprises.
Job role titles may include:
- farm hand
- general hand
- shop hand
- feeder
- pond worker
- farm labourer
- hatchery or nursery assistant.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Entry into this qualification may be:
- by direct entry and without prior aquaculture skills or knowledge
- through a school vocational studies program combined with work experience.
This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a:
- SFI30111 Certificate III in Aquaculture
- SFI30311 Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management Support).
Maritime competencies gained through SFI20111 Certificate II In Aquaculture may be counted towards a Coxswain maritime certification.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels and other plant apply for some competencies. Occupational health and safety (OHS), food safety, and environmental protection regulations apply to aquaculture enterprises.
This qualification contains SFISHIP units for basic vessel operation skills. If a Coxswain certification is required then consider undertaking some or all of the units found in the electives, in the functional grouping, Maritime operations. The remaining competencies required to achieve the Coxswain certification can be gained in the SFI30111 Certificate III in Aquaculture.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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SFI20111 Certificate II in Aquaculture 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 /enterprise 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 fifteen (15) units of competency must be achieved.
- four (4) core units plus
- four (4) aquaculture specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- seven (7) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
- Group A aquaculture 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 three (3) units can be imported, however, at least 2 of those units must be aligned to Certificate II or III level. Units must be relevant to aquaculture operations and not duplicate skills 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 |
* 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 FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures, is to be used in its place.
Elective units of competency
Group A : Aquaculture specialist units
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIAQUA201C |
Collect broodstock and seedstock |
SFIAQUA205C |
Feed stock |
SFIAQUA206C |
Handle stock |
SFIAQUA209C |
Manipulate stock culture environment |
SFIAQUA211C |
Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures |
SFIAQUA212C |
Work with crocodiles |
SFIAQUA213C |
Monitor stock and environmental conditions |
SFIAQUA214B |
Produce algal or live-feed cultures |
SFIAQUA215B |
Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations |
SFIAQUA216B |
Harvest cultured or held stock |
SFIAQUA217B |
Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures |
SFIAQUA219B |
Operate and maintain high technology water treatment components |
SFIAQUA221A |
Control predators and pests |
SFIAQUA222A |
Control diseases |
AHCMOM304A |
Operate machinery and equipment |
MTMP2002C |
Prepare animals for slaughter |
Group B : Other elective units
Aquaculture operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIAQUA220A |
Use waders |
SFIEMS201B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
SFIFISH209C |
Maintain the temperature of seafood |
SFIFISH210C |
Assemble and repair damaged netting |
SFISTOR202C |
Receive and distribute product |
SFISTOR204A |
Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport |
SFISTOR205A |
Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product |
Diving operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIFISH211A |
Provide support for diving operations* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SFIFISH312A |
Perform breath-hold diving operations* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SISOODR302A |
Plan outdoor recreation activities |
SISOOPS304A |
Plan for minimal environmental impact |
SISOSCB301A |
SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres |
Farm operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBIO202A |
Follow site quarantine procedures |
AHCCHM201A |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCCHM304A |
Transport, handle and store chemicals |
AHCMOM202A |
Operate tractors |
AHCMOM205A |
Operate vehicles |
AHCPMG201A |
Treat weeds |
Fishing operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIFISH208C |
Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve purse seines to land catch |
Maintenance and operations support
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCARB205A |
Operate and maintain chainsaws |
AHCINF204A |
Fabricate and repair metal or plastic structures |
AHCMOM204A |
Undertake operational maintenance of machinery |
RIICCM205D |
Carry out manual excavation |
RIICCM208D |
Carry out basic levelling |
RIICCM211D |
Erect and dismantle temporary fencing and gates |
RIICRC208A |
Lay pipes |
RIISAM201D |
Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials |
RIISAM203D |
Use hand and power tools |
RIISAM204D |
Operate small plant and equipment |
SITHACS101 |
Clean premises and equipment |
Maritime operations
The units in this group can contribute towards a MAR20313 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal). Additional MAR units from this qualification are listed in Certificate III in Aquaculture.
The units below are equivalent to the former Elements of Shipboard Safety.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MARC020 |
Transmit and receive information by marine radio |
MARF001 |
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
MARF002 |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
MARF004 |
Meet work health and safety requirements |
MARF005 |
Survive at sea using survival craft |
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Ornamental operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
SIRXCCS201 |
Apply point-of-sale handling procedures |
SIRXINV001A |
Perform stock control procedures |
Quality assurance and food safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
FDFOP2063A |
Apply quality systems and procedures |
FDFFS2001A |
Implement the food safety program and procedures |
Seafood processing
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIPROC101C |
Clean fish* SFIPROC106B Work with knives |
SFIPROC102C |
Clean work area |
SFIPROC105B |
Fillet fish and prepare portions* SFIPROC106B Work with knives |
SFIPROC106B |
Work with knives |
SFIPROC201C |
Head and peel crustaceans |
SFIPROC203C |
Shuck molluscs |
FDFOP2056A |
Operate a freezing process |
Seafood sales , distribution and marketing
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIDIST202C |
Retail fresh, frozen and live seafood |
SIRXICT001A |
Operate retail technology |
SIRXCCS202 |
Interact with customers |
SIRXFIN201 |
Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal |
Seafood transport and storage
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFISTOR203C |
Assemble and load refrigerated product |
TLID1001A |
Shift materials safely using manual handling methods |
TLID2004A |
Load and unload goods/cargo |
TLILIC2001A |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Vessel operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIFISH215B |
Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel |
SFISHIP201C |
Comply with organisational and legislative requirements |
SFISHIP205C |
Maintain marine plant |
SFISHIP206C |
Operate a small vessel |
SFISHIP207C |
Operate and maintain outboard motors |
SFISHIP208C |
Operate low powered diesel engines |
Business services
Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBCUS201B |
Deliver a service to customers |
BSBINM201A |
Process and maintain workplace information |
BSBWOR204A |
Use business technology |
FNSACC301A |
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |