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Qualification details

SFI30111 - Certificate III in Aquaculture (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
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Supersedes SFI30104 - Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Aquaculture) 21/Jul/2011
Is superseded by and equivalent to SFI30119 - Certificate III in AquacultureRevised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes and allow for specialisations. Total number of units reduced by 2 units. Core units revised and decreased by 1 unit. 20/Jun/2019

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1 (this release) 22/Jul/2011

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Units of competency

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BSBFLM311C - Support a workplace learning environmentSupport a workplace learning environmentSupersededN/A
SFIDIVE301B - Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industryWork effectively as a diver in the seafood industrySupersededN/A
BSBRKG304B - Maintain business recordsMaintain business recordsSupersededN/A
SFIFISH215B - Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vesselApply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vesselSupersededN/A
SFIAQUA302C - Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structuresConstruct or install stock culture, holding and farm structuresSupersededN/A
SFISTOR301C - Operate refrigerated storeroomsOperate refrigerated storeroomsSupersededN/A
SFIEMS401B - Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management systemConduct an internal audit of an environmental management systemDeletedN/A
SFISTOR202C - Receive and distribute productReceive and distribute productSupersededN/A
ACMCAS305A - Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animalsMaintain aquascapes and aquatic animalsSupersededN/A
SFIDIVE302B - Perform diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatusPerform diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatusSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 842111 Aquaculture Worker 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4611-11 Farm Overseer 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0507 Fisheries Studies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Maritime Operations,Fishing Charter Operations,Aquaculture 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Aquaculture Leading Hand,Aquaculture Production Hand 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 841111 Aquaculture Worker 07/Aug/201231/Mar/2022
ANZSCO Identifier 842111 Aquaculture Worker 01/Apr/2022 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 4611-11 Farm Overseer 07/Aug/2012 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0507 Fisheries Studies 07/Aug/2012 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 21/Jul/2011 
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Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification specifies the competencies relevant to an individual working in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry in the capacity of a skilled worker or leading hand.

The qualification will have application for people working:

  • for companies providing contract specialist services for aquaculture 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
  • on aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations.

Job roles 

An individual operating at this level will have a broad range of well-developed skills and the ability to adapt and transfer skills to new activities. That person will have some responsibility for decision making and may coordinate some team activities. Their duties may include:

  • installing or constructing stock culture or holding structures and other allied structures
  • maintaining the culture or holding environment by:
  • treating and disposing of effluent and wastes
  • monitoring environmental conditions
  • maintaining water quality
  • overseeing stock-related activities, such as:
  • feeding, handling, harvesting and controlling predators, pests and diseases
  • responsibility for:
  • operating high technology water treatment components
  • implementing emergency procedures
  • implementing occupational health and safety policies and guidelines.

Duties may vary between aquaculture and aquatic holding enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

  • autonomous farm attendant
  • junior technician
  • leading hand
  • senior shop hand
  • shift or team leader
  • supervisor
  • work foreman.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Entry into this qualification may be:

  • by direct entry
  • after completion of the SFI20111 Certificate II in Aquaculture.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:

  • SFI40111 Certificate IV in Aquaculture
  • SFI40311 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management).

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations 

Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels and other plant apply to some competencies. Occupational health and safety (OHS), food safety and environmental protection regulations apply to aquaculture enterprises.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI30111 Certificate III 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.

Employability Skill 

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

  • counting stock numbers
  • estimating percentage of feed consumed
  • estimating the duration of tasks
  • reading and interpreting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment manufacturer guidelines or instructions
  • reading meters or test kits when making adjustments to culture or holding environment or calibrating equipment
  • reading schedules relating to feeding, grading or harvesting
  • recording and reporting data
  • summarising oral reports of team members on work activities, problems and abnormal stock behaviour for a supervisor.

Teamwork

  • contributing to participative OHS arrangements
  • overseeing or coordinating work of other team members
  • respecting people from diverse backgrounds
  • sharing information relevant to work with co-workers
  • undertaking duties in a positive manner to promote cooperation.

Problem solving

  • developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems either individually or in teams
  • recognising and resolving problems and conflicts that may arise in the workplace
  • recording and reviewing water quality data or environmental conditions
  • reporting problems to supervisor.

Initiative and enterprise

  • adapting to new situations
  • being creative in response to workplace challenges
  • identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
  • identifying, assessing and managing environmental, OHS and food safety hazards
  • monitoring and responding to changing weather conditions
  • monitoring stock and responding to abnormal activity
  • recognising and reporting faulty equipment and following OHS procedures.

Planning and organising

  • applying continuous improvement processes
  • coordinating labour, equipment and other resources to ensure that work is carried out according to timelines and priorities
  • establishing and communicating clear goals and deliverables for self and team members
  • identifying hazards prior to commencing a job
  • planning for self and work team to complete work within an allocated timeframe.

Self-management

  • maintaining own knowledge of the job role, reviewing own performance and actively seeking and acting upon advice and guidance
  • prioritising work and completing delegated tasks
  • taking responsibility at the appropriate level.

Learning

  • being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
  • identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
  • learning in a range of settings, including informal learning
  • sharing knowledge and skills with other team members.

Technology

  • examining options for automation, mechanisation or other technology to reduce risks and improve efficiencies
  • using automated equipment, such as feeders and data loggers.

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

A total of eighteen (18) units must be achieved.

  • four (4) core units plus 
  • five (5) aquaculture specialist elective units (Group A) plus 
  • nine (9) 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 four (4) units can be imported, however, at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate III or IV level. Units must be relevant to aquaculture operations 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

* Note: SFICORE101C is not a required unit for aquaculture operations that are growing or holding 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 

AHCCHM303A

Prepare and apply chemicals

AHCLSK319A

Slaughter livestock

SFIAQUA301C

Oversee and undertake effluent and waste treatment and disposal

SFIAQUA302C

Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures

SFIAQUA303C

Coordinate stock handling activities

SFIAQUA308C

Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring

SFIAQUA309C

Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities

SFIAQUA311B

Oversee production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures

SFIAQUA313B

Oversee operations of high technology water treatment components

SFIAQUA314A

Support hatchery operations

SFIAQUA315A

Oversee emergency procedures for on-land operations

SFIAQUA316A

Oversee the control of predators and pests

SFIAQUA317A

Oversee the control of diseases

SFIAQUA318A

Coordinate feed activities

SFIEMS301B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

SFIEMS302B

Act to prevent interaction with protected species

SFIOHS301C

Implement OHS policies and guidelines

Group B : Other elective units 

Aquaculture operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCWRK305A

Coordinate work site activities

FDFOP2063A

Apply quality systems and procedures

SFIAQUA209C

Manipulate stock culture environment

SFIAQUA213C

Monitor stock and environmental conditions

SFIAQUA217B

Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures

SFIAQUA220A

Use waders

SFIFISH209C

Maintain the temperature of seafood

SFISTOR202C

Receive and distribute product

SFISTOR204A

Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport

SFISTOR205A

Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product

Crane operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

TLID3033A

Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane

TLILIC3006A

Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

TLILIC3008A

Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

Diving operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIDIVE301B

Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry

SFIDIVE302B

Perform diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatus

SFIDIVE303B

Perform diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

SFIDIVE304B

Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatus

SFIDIVE305B

Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

SFIDIVE306B

Perform compression chamber diving operations

SFIDIVE307B

Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector

SFIDIVE308B

Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector

SROSCB001A

SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

SROOPS002B

Plan for minimal environmental impact

SROODR002A

Plan outdoor recreation activities

Farm operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCAGB301A

Keep records for a primary production business

AHCARB205A

Operate and maintain chainsaws

AHCBIO202A

Follow site quarantine procedures

AHCCHM201A

Apply chemicals under supervision

AHCCHM304A

Transport, handle and store chemicals

AHCMOM305A

Operate specialised machinery and equipment

Fishing operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIFISH309B

Construct nets and customise design

SFIFISH210C

Assemble and repair damaged netting

SFIFISH310A

Adjust and position fishing gear

SFIFISH311A

Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance

Maintenance and operations support 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCINF303A

Plan and construct conventional fencing

AHCLSC302A

Construct landscape features using concrete

AHCLSC303A

Construct brick and/or block structures and features

AHCLSC304A

Erect timber structures and features

AHCLSK321A

Service and repair bores and windmills

Maritime operations 

The units in this group comprise the remaining TDM units required to achieve TDM20307 Certificate II in Transport&Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Coxswain). TDM units equivalent to the former Elements of Shipboard Safety are also available in SFI20111 Certificate II in Aquaculture.

Unit code 

Unit title 

TDMMB4507A

Monitor condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel up to 24 metres

TDMMC707C

Apply seamanship skills and techniques when operating a small vessel within limits of responsibility of a Coxswain

TDMMC907C

Manoeuvre a domestic vessel within limits of responsibility of a Coxswain

TDMME1107A

Contribute to effective communications and teamwork on a coastal vessel

TDMME507B

Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone

TDMMF1007B

Provide elementary first aid

TDMMF1107B

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

TDMMF3207C

Apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel

TDMMF5407A

Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel

TDMMF5507A

Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel

TDMMH1207B

Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits.

TDMMR3007B

Operate and carry out basic service checks on small vessel marine propulsion systems

TDMMR3107B

Operate and carry out basic servicing on auxiliary systems

TDMMR3207B

Operate and carry out basic routine servicing of marine extra low and low voltage electrical systems

TDMMR5407B

Carry out refuelling and fuel transfer operations

TDMMU507B

Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel

Occupational health and safety 

Unit code 

Unit title 

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

Ornamental operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

ACMCAS305A

Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals

SIRXICT003A

Operate retail information technology systems

SIRXMER002A

Coordinate merchandise presentation

Quality assurance , food safety and environmental management 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBRSK401A

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

FDFFS3001A

Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs

FDFFS2001A

Implement the food safety program and procedures

FDFTEC3001A

Participate in a HACCP team

FDFOP2013A

Apply sampling procedures

SFIEMS401B

Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system

Seafood processing 

Unit code 

Unit title 

MTMS38C

Smoke product

SFIPROC302C

Handle and pack sashimi-grade fish

SFIPROC304B

Boil and pack crustaceans

Seafood transport and storage 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFISTOR301C

Operate refrigerated storerooms

SITXINV002A

Control and order stock

SITXINV001A

Receive and store stock

SITHCCC003B

Receive and store kitchen supplies

TLID2010A

Operate a forklift

Vessel operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIFISH215B

Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel

SFISHIP202C

Contribute to safe navigation

SFISHIP206C

Operate a small vessel

SFISHIP207C

Operate and maintain outboard motors

SFISHIP211C

Prepare for maintenance

Business services 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBADM311A

Maintain business resources

BSBCUS301A

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBFIA301A

Maintain financial records

BSBFIA302A

Process payroll

BSBFIA303A

Process accounts payable and receivable

BSBFIA401A

Prepare financial reports

BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

BSBITU306A

Design and produce business documents

BSBITU307A

Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

BSBITU309A

Produce desktop published documents

BSBRKG304B

Maintain business records

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Corporate management 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBFLM306C

Provide workplace information and resourcing plans

BSBFLM309C

Support continuous improvement systems and processes

BSBFLM311C

Support a workplace learning environment

BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBWOR301A

Organise personal work priorities and development

E-business 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBITU305A

Conduct online transactions

BSBRES401A

Analyse and present research information

BSBRKG402B

Provide information from and about records

Training and assessment 

Unit code 

Unit title 

TAEASS301A

Contribute to assessment

TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction