Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
5 |
SFI11v2.2 |
HLTFA311A Apply first aid replaced with HLTAID003 Provide first aid Superseded units from SIT07 Tourism, Hospitality and Events Training Package replaced with new units from SIT12 Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package Superseded units from SRO03 Outdoor Recreation Industry Training Package replaced with new units from SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package Superseded units from TDM07 Maritime Training Package replaced with new units from MAR Maritime Training Package |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 |
SFIDIVE301B Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry replaced with SFIDIVE309A Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry SFIDIVE302B Perform diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatus replaced with SFIDIVE310A Perform diving operations using SSBA SFIDIVE303B Perform diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus replaced with SFIDIVE311A Perform diving operations using SCUBA SFIDIVE304B Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatus replaced with SFIDIVE312A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SSBA SFIDIVE305B Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus replaced with SFIDIVE313A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SCUBA SFIDIVE306B Perform compression chamber diving operations replaced with SFIDIVE314A Perform compression chamber diving operations SFIDIVE307B Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector replaced with SFIDIVE315A Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector SFIDIVE308B Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector replaced with SFIDIVE316A Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector |
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 TLID3033A Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane replaced with TLILIC0012A Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) Equivalent imported units updated Included prerequisites in Packaging Rules |
1 |
SFI11 |
Initial release |
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 |
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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. |
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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 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 |
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 |
AHCCHM303A |
Prepare and apply chemicals |
AHCLSK319A |
Slaughter livestock |
Group B : Other elective units
Aquaculture operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
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 |
AHCWRK305A |
Coordinate work site activities |
FDFOP2063A |
Apply quality systems and procedures |
Crane operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
TLILIC0012A |
Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) |
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 |
SFIDIVE309A |
Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SFIDIVE310A |
Perform diving operations using SSBA* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SFIDIVE311A |
Perform diving operations using SCUBA* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SFIDIVE312A |
Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SSBA* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SFIDIVE313A |
Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SCUBA* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SFIDIVE314A |
Perform compression chamber diving operations* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SFIDIVE315A |
Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SFIDIVE316A |
Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector* HLTFA311A Apply first aid |
SISOOPS304A |
Plan for minimal environmental impact |
SISOODR302A |
Plan outdoor recreation activities |
SISOSCB301A |
SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres |
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 |
SFIFISH210C |
Assemble and repair damaged netting |
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 include the remaining MAR units required to achieve MAR20313 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal). MAR units equivalent to the former Elements of Shipboard Safety are also available in SFI20111 Certificate II in Aquaculture.
Unit code |
Unit title |
MARB001 |
Assist with routine maintenance of a vessel |
MARB002 |
Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems |
MARB009 |
Manage refuelling |
MARC003 |
Operate and maintain extra low and low voltage electrical systems and equipment |
MARC005 |
Operate inboard and outboard motors |
MARC006 |
Operate main propulsion and auxiliary systems |
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 |
MARG002 |
Manage a small crew |
MARH001 |
Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres |
MARI001 |
Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres |
MARI002 |
Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 80 metres |
MARJ001 |
Follow environmental work practices |
MARK001 |
Handle a vessel up to 12 metres |
MARN002 |
Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres |
MARN003 |
Perform seamanship operations on board a vessel up to 24 metres |
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Ornamental operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
ACMCAS305A |
Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals |
SIRXICT303 |
Operate retail information technology systems |
SIRXMER303 |
Coordinate merchandise presentation |
Quality assurance , food safety and environmental management
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIEMS401B |
Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system |
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 |
FDFFS2001A |
Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFOP2013A |
Apply sampling procedures |
FDFTEC3001A |
Participate in a HACCP team* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures |
Seafood processing
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIPROC302C |
Handle and pack sashimi-grade fish |
SFIPROC304B |
Boil and pack crustaceans |
MTMSR303A |
Smoke product |
Seafood transport and storage
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFISTOR301C |
Operate refrigerated storerooms |
SITXINV201 |
Receive and store stock |
SITXINV202 |
Maintain the quality of perishable items |
SITXINV401 |
Control stock |
TLILIC2001A |
Licence to operate a forklift truck |
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 |
BSBCUS301B |
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 |
BSBWOR301B |
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 |
TAEASS301B |
Contribute to assessment |
TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |