Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification represents the competencies relevant to people working in the seafood processing sector of the seafood industry in the capacity of a processing employee. It comprises the base entry point into this sector of the industry and provides people with a range of core and underpinning competencies relevant to their work.
The qualification will have application for people working:
- on aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations
- for contract harvesting and on-farm processing companies
- in processing plants
- for wholesalers or retailers.
Job roles
Individuals operating at this level undertake a broad range of routine processes and procedures which may include
- basic processing
- general cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities
- handling and slaughtering harvested stock.
Work may vary between enterprises.
Job role titles may include:
- factory hand
- general or process worker
- seafood or fish processor.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Entry into this qualification may be:
- by direct entry and without prior seafood processing skills or knowledge
- SFI10511 Certificate I in Seafood Processing
- other seafood industry stream qualifications.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a:
- SFI30511 Certificate III in Seafood Processing
- SFI30311 Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management Support).
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels and other plant apply for some competencies.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
|
SFI20511 Certificate II in Seafood Processing The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the seafood processing 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. |
|
Employability Skill |
Industry requirements for this qualification include : |
Communication |
|
Teamwork |
|
Problem solving |
|
Initiative and enterprise |
|
Planning and organising |
|
Self-management |
|
Learning |
|
Technology |
|
1.
Packaging Rules
Packaging Rules
A total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be achieved.
- four (4) core units plus
- seven (7) seafood processing specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- four (4) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
- Group A seafood processing 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 two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate II or III level. Units must be relevant to seafood processing 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 |
Elective units of competency
Group A : Seafood processing specialist units
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCLSK319A |
Slaughter livestock |
FDFFS2001A |
Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFOP1005A |
Operate basic equipment |
FDFOP1006A |
Monitor process operation |
FDFOP1009A |
Follow work procedures to maintain quality |
FDFOP2011A |
Conduct routine maintenance |
FDFOP2019A |
Fill and close product in cans |
FDFOP2023A |
Operate a packaging process |
FDFOP2028A |
Operate a mixing or blending process |
FDFOP2036A |
Operate an extrusion process |
FDFOP2040A |
Operate a heat treatment process |
FDFOP2044A |
Operate a retort process |
FDFOP2045A |
Operate pumping equipment |
FDFOP2046A |
Operate a production process |
FDFOP2056A |
Operate a freezing process |
FDFOP2061A |
Use numerical applications in the workplace |
FDFOP2063A |
Apply quality systems and procedures |
SFIAQUA216B |
Harvest cultured or held stock |
SFIEMS201B |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
SFIFISH209C |
Maintain the temperature of seafood |
SFIPROC101C |
Clean fish |
SFIPROC102C |
Clean work area |
SFIPROC105B |
Fillet fish and prepare portions |
SFIPROC106B |
Work with knives |
SFIPROC201C |
Head and peel crustaceans |
SFIPROC202C |
Process squid, cuttlefish and octopus |
SFIPROC203C |
Shuck molluscs |
SUGPOBB2A |
Operate a boiler - basic |
SUGPWWT2A |
Operate a waste water treatment system |
Group B : Other elective units
Competitive manufacturing
Unit code |
Unit title |
MSACMC210A |
Manage the impact of change on own work |
MSACMS200A |
Apply competitive manufacturing practices |
MSACMS201A |
Sustain process improvements |
MSACMT221A |
Apply Just in Time (JIT) procedures |
MSACMT230A |
Apply cost factors to work practices |
MSACMT231A |
Interpret product costs in terms of customer requirements |
MSACMT240A |
Apply 5S procedures in a manufacturing environment |
MSACMT250A |
Monitor process capability |
MSACMT251A |
Apply quality standards |
MSACMT260A |
Use planning software systems in manufacturing |
MSACMT261A |
Use SCADA systems in manufacturing |
MSACMT280A |
Undertake root cause analysis |
MSACMT281A |
Contribute to the application of a proactive maintenance strategy |
Maintenance and operations support
Unit code |
Unit title |
SITHACS006B |
Clean premises and equipment |
Quality assurance and food safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
FDFOP2013A |
Apply sampling procedures |
Seafood transport and storage
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIFISH311A |
Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance |
SFISTOR204A |
Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport |
SFISTOR205A |
Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product |
SITXINV001A |
Receive and store stock |
TLID2010A |
Operate a forklift |
TLID2013A |
Move materials mechanically using automated equipment |
TLID1002A |
Shift a load using manually-operated equipment |
TLID3033A |
Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane |
TLID2004A |
Load and unload goods/cargo |
Business services
Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBCUS201A |
Deliver a service to customers |
BSBINM201A |
Process and maintain workplace information |
BSBWOR204A |
Use business technology |
FNSACC301A |
Process financial transactions and extract interim reports |