Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 2 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 2.0. |
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Release 1 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 12 units of competency:
- 5 core units plus
- 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 3 from the electives listed below
- up to 4 from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
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SFIAQU202 |
Handle stock |
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SFIBIO201 |
Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment |
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SFIWHS201 |
Meet workplace health and safety requirements |
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SFIXSI102 |
Communicate in the seafood industry |
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SFIXSI201 |
Work effectively in the seafood industry |
Elective Units
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AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
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FBPOPR2056 |
Operate a freezing process |
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HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
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SFIAQU201 |
Collect broodstock and seedstock |
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SFIAQU203 |
Manipulate stock culture environment |
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SFIAQU204 |
Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures |
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SFIAQU205 |
Monitor water quality |
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SFIAQU207 |
Monitor stock and environmental conditions |
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SFIAQU208 |
Produce algal or live-feed cultures |
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SFIAQU209 |
Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations |
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SFIAQU210 |
Harvest cultured or held stock |
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SFIAQU211 |
Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures |
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SFIAQU212 |
Operate and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system |
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SFIAQU213 |
Use waders safely in aquatic environments |
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SFIAQU214 |
Control predators and pests |
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SFIAQU215 |
Control diseases |
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SFIAQU217 |
Feed stock |
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SFIAQU218 |
Prepare and use aquatic technology |
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SFIBIO301 |
Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests |
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SFIEMS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
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SFIFSH201 |
Assemble and repair damaged netting |
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SFIPRO101 |
Clean fish |
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SFIPRO103 |
Fillet fish and prepare portions |
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SFIPRO104 |
Work with knives |
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SFISTR201 |
Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product |
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SFISTR204 |
Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport |
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SFIXSI101 |
Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices |
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SFIXSI202 |
Maintain the temperature of seafood |
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TLILIC0003 |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture Release 2 |
SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture Release 1 |
Updated elective unit |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273
