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Qualification details

SFI20611 - Certificate II in Seafood Industry (Sales and Distribution) (Release 4)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to SFI20319 - Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest OperationsUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Qualification merged, and replaces two qualifications under new title. Revised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes. Total number of units reduced by 3 units. Core units revised and increased by 1 unit. 20/Jun/2019
Supersedes SFI20604 - Certificate II in Seafood Industry (Seafood Sales and Distribution) 21/Jul/2011

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
4 (this release) 06/Mar/2015
(View details for release 3) 20/Aug/2013
(View details for release 2) 29/Mar/2013
(View details for release 1) 22/Jul/2011

Units of competency

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SFISTOR203C - Assemble and load refrigerated productAssemble and load refrigerated productSupersededElective
SFIAQUA222A - Control diseasesControl diseasesSupersededElective
SFIAQUA209C - Manipulate stock culture environmentManipulate stock culture environmentSupersededElective
SIRXCLM101 - Organise and maintain work areasOrganise and maintain work areasSupersededElective
SFIDIST202C - Retail fresh, frozen and live seafoodRetail fresh, frozen and live seafoodSupersededElective
TLILIC2001A - Licence to operate a forklift truckLicence to operate a forklift truckSupersededElective
BSBINM201A - Process and maintain workplace informationProcess and maintain workplace informationSupersededElective
SFIPROC203C - Shuck molluscsShuck molluscsSupersededElective
FDFOP2010A - Work with temperature controlled stockWork with temperature controlled stockSupersededElective
SFIFISH209C - Maintain the temperature of seafoodMaintain the temperature of seafoodSupersededElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 621111 Sales Assistant (General) 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 8211-11 Sales Assistant (Food And Drink Products) 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0805 Sales And Marketing 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Seafood Sales and Distribution 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Seafood Sales and Distribution Salesperson 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 621111 Sales Assistant (General) 07/Aug/2012 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 8211-11 Sales Assistant (Food And Drink Products) 07/Aug/2012 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0805 Sales And Marketing 07/Aug/2012 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 521 Certificate II 21/Jul/2011 
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Modification History

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

4

SFI11v2.2

HLTFA311A Apply first aid replaced with HLTAID003 Provide first aid

SIRXCLM001A Organise and maintain work areas replaced with SIRXCLM101 Organise and maintain work areas

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

Included prerequisites in Packaging Rules

1

SFI11

Initial release

Description

This qualification specifies the competencies relevant to people working in the sales and distribution sector of the seafood industry (wholesale and/or retail). 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 retail and wholesale work.

The qualification will have application for people working:

  • for seafood wholesalers, fish markets or retailers
  • for transport, storage and holding companies
  • on fishing dockside or aquaculture farm gate outlets or fishout/put-and-take operations.

Job roles 

Individuals operating at this level undertake a broad range of routine processes and procedures which may include:

  • handling and basic processing of seafood
  • packing, labelling, holding or storage and distribution
  • temperature control, including chilling, freezing and deep freezing
  • weighing, grading and quality control
  • wholesale or retail sales.

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

  • factory hand
  • seafood or fish packer
  • seafood or fish seller
  • seafood or fish transporter
  • store person or assistant.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

  • direct entry
  • SFI10511 Certificate I in Seafood Processing, or other seafood industry stream qualification
  • vocational experience or tertiary studies related to farming or animal husbandry, fishing, working with seafood, general sales and distribution.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:

  • SFI30611 Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Sales and Distribution).

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 

SFI20611 Certificate II in Seafood Industry  (Sales and Distribution )

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Sales and Distribution 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

  • communicating information about problems with work
  • communicating information relating to OHS
  • completing work forms and required written documentation
  • demonstrating effective and appropriate interpersonal skills
  • interpreting and applying workplace procedures and instructions
  • sharing workplace information
  • using communication and information technologies to support work operations.

Teamwork

  • identifying own role and responsibilities within a team
  • identifying team goals
  • maintaining health and safety of work area for self and others
  • providing assistance to others in the work area
  • sharing work-related information
  • working as part of a team.

Problem solving

  • applying knowledge of materials, product purpose and processes to work operations
  • identifying and reporting any workplace hazards
  • identifying workplace problems and making contributions to their solution
  • identifying and applying OHS issues relating to work in the food industry
  • monitoring workplace activities and identifying and reporting non-compliances.

Initiative and enterprise

  • asking questions regarding requirements and expectations
  • gathering and interpreting information to support safe and efficient work
  • inspecting quality of work on an ongoing basis
  • making suggestions for continuous improvement
  • providing feedback on procedures and processes
  • recording basic information on the quality and other indicators of work outcomes.

Planning and organising

  • directing correct product for dispatch
  • identifying work requirements and work load priorities
  • identifying and using relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • identifying and reporting issues affecting ability to meet work outcomes
  • organising work area to maintain housekeeping standards
  • planning work activities to meet daily work requirements
  • selecting and organising relevant product and load-shifting equipment
  • using stock rotation methods.

Self-management

  • accepting responsibility for quality of own work
  • applying food safety practices
  • identifying personal responsibilities
  • keeping the work area clean and tidy at all times
  • maintaining own work efficiency
  • monitoring own work
  • participating in OHS practices
  • planning to meet required work outcomes of self and team.

Learning

  • asking questions to expand own knowledge
  • assessing own competencies in meeting job requirements
  • attending training or skill development activities
  • identifying own skill requirements and seeking skill development if required
  • listening to feedback and advice of supervisors.

Technology

  • using manual handling technologies in the workplace
  • using computer software to generate forms and labels, and record information.

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

A total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be achieved.

  • four (4) core units plus 
  • three (3) sales and distribution specialist elective units (Group A) plus 
  • eight (8) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
  • Group A sales and distribution 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 sales and distribution 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 : Sales and distribution specialist units 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIDIST201C

Prepare, cook and retail seafood products

SFIDIST202C

Retail fresh, frozen and live seafood

SFIEMS201B

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

SFIFISH209C

Maintain the temperature of seafood

SFIPROC102C

Clean work area

FDFFS2001A

Implement the food safety program and procedures

FDFOP2010A

Work with temperature controlled stock

Group B : Other elective units 

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

Aquaculture operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIAQUA205C

Feed stock

SFIAQUA206C

Handle stock

SFIAQUA209C

Manipulate stock culture environment

SFIAQUA213C

Monitor stock and environmental conditions

SFIAQUA221A

Control predators and pests

SFIAQUA222A

Control diseases

Occupational health and safety 

Unit code 

Unit title 

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

Quality assurance and food safety 

Unit code 

Unit title 

FDFOP2063A

Apply quality systems and procedures

Retail operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SIRRMER001A

Merchandise food products*

SIRRFSA001A Apply retail food safety practices

SIRRMER003A

Prepare and display fast food items*

SIRRFSA001A Apply retail food safety practices

SIRRRPK001A

Advise on food products and services*

SIRRFSA001A Apply retail food safety practices

SIRXCCS201

Apply point-of-sale handling procedures

SIRXCCS202

Interact with customers

SIRXCLM101

Organise and maintain work areas

SIRXFIN201

Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal

SIRXICT001A

Operate retail technology

SIRXINV001A

Perform stock control procedures

SIRXRSK001A

Minimise theft

SIRXSLS002A

Advise on products and services

SIRXSLS201

Sell products and services

Seafood processing 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIPROC101C

Clean fish*

SFIPROC106B Work with knives

SFIPROC105B

Fillet fish and prepare portions*

SFIPROC106B Work with knives

SFIPROC106B

Work with knives

SFIPROC201C

Head and peel crustaceans

SFIPROC202C

Process squid, cuttlefish and octopus

SFIPROC203C

Shuck molluscs

Seafood transport and storage 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFISTOR202C

Receive and distribute product

SFISTOR203C

Assemble and load refrigerated product

SFISTOR204A

Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport

SFISTOR205A

Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product

TLID2013A

Move materials mechanically using automated equipment

TLID1001A

Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

TLID1002A

Shift a load using manually-operated equipment

TLID2004A

Load and unload goods/cargo

TLILIC2001A

Licence to operate a forklift truck