Modification History
Not Applicable
Description
This qualification represents the competencies relevant to people working in the seafood processing sector of the seafood industry.
The qualification will have application for people working:
- for contract harvesting and on-farm processing companies
- for wholesalers or retailers
- in processing plants
- on aquaculture farms 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:
- advanced processing
- calibration and maintenance of equipment and facilities
- handling and slaughtering harvested stock
- maintaining food safety and quality control procedures and policies
- supervising or leading work teams.
Work may vary between enterprises.
Job role titles may include:
- autonomous processor
- leading or senior fish processor
- process manager
- supervisor
- shift manager.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry
- SFI20511 Certificate II in Seafood Processing
- vocational experience or tertiary studies related to processing animals, fishing, working on vessels, working with hands/manual labouring and trade skills.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
- SFI40511 Certificate IV in Seafood Processing
- 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.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Employability Skills Summary
EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY |
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SFI30511 Certificate III 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. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry 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 of competency must be achieved.
- four (4) core units plus
- seven (7) seafood processing specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- seven (7) 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 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 seafood processing 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 |
Elective units of competency
Group A : Seafood processing specialist units
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCWRK305A |
Coordinate work site activities |
AHCLSK319A |
Slaughter livestock |
FDFOP2063A |
Apply quality systems and procedures |
FDFFS3001A |
Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs |
FDFFS2001A |
Implement the food safety program and procedures |
FDFTEC3001A |
Participate in a HACCP team |
FDFTEC3002A |
Implement the pest prevention program |
FDFPPL3002A |
Report on workplace performance |
FDFPPL3003A |
Support and mentor individuals and groups |
FDFOP3004A |
Operate inter related processes in a packaging system |
FDFTEC3003A |
Apply raw materials, ingredient and process knowledge to production problems |
FDFOP3003A |
Operate interrelated processes in a production system |
MSAPMSUP303A |
Identify equipment faults |
MSL924001A |
Process and interpret data |
MSL933001A |
Maintain the laboratory/field workplace fit for purpose |
MSL973001A |
Perform basic tests |
MTMMP70C |
Participate in OHS risk control process |
MTMS38C |
Smoke product |
SFIAQUA216B |
Harvest cultured or held stock |
SFIEMS301B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
SFIOHS301C |
Implement OHS policies and procedures |
SFIPROC101C |
Clean fish |
SFIPROC102C |
Clean work area |
SFIPROC105B |
Fillet fish and prepare portions |
SFIPROC106B |
Work with knives |
SFIPROC302C |
Handle and pack sashimi-grade fish |
SFIPROC304B |
Boil and pack crustaceans |
SFIPROC305B |
Slaughter and process crocodiles |
SFIPROC401C |
Evaluate a batch of seafood |
SFISTOR301C |
Operate refrigerated storerooms |
Group B : Other elective units
Competitive manufacturing
Unit code |
Unit title |
MSACMS200A |
Apply competitive manufacturing practices |
MSACMS201A |
Sustain process improvements |
MSACMC210A |
Manage the impact of change on own work |
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 |
MSAPMSUP310A |
Contribute to development of plant documentation |
MSAPMSUP390A |
Use structured problem solving tools |
MSAPMPER300B |
Issue work permits |
MSAPMOPS405A |
Identify problems in fluid power system |
MSAPMOPS406A |
Identify problems in electronic control systems |
MSACMS401A |
Ensure process improvements are sustained |
MSACMC410A |
Lead change in a manufacturing environment |
MSACMT421A |
Facilitate a Just in Time (JIT) system |
MSACMT423A |
Monitor a manufacturing levelled pull system |
MSACMT440A |
Lead 5S in a manufacturing environment |
MSACMT441A |
Facilitate continuous improvement in manufacturing |
MSACMT450A |
Undertake process capability improvements* |
MSACMT451A |
Mistake proof a production process |
MSACMT452A |
Apply statistics to processes in manufacturing |
MSACMT460A |
Facilitate the use of planning software systems in manufacturing |
MSACMT482A |
Assist in implementing a proactive maintenance strategy |
MSACMT483A |
Support proactive maintenance |
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
HLTFA301B |
Apply first aid |
Seafood processing
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIDIST201C |
Prepare, cook and retail seafood products |
SFIDIST202C |
Retail fresh, frozen and live seafood |
SIRXCCS001A |
Apply point-of-sale handling procedures |
FDFOP1005A |
Operate basic equipment |
FDFOP1006A |
Monitor process operation |
FDFOP2011A |
Conduct routine maintenance |
FDFOP2013A |
Apply sampling procedures |
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 |
SFIAQUA315A |
Oversee emergency procedures for on-land operations |
SFIFISH209C |
Maintain the temperature of seafood |
SFIPROC201C |
Head and peel crustaceans |
SFIPROC202C |
Process squid, cuttlefish and octopus |
SFIPROC203C |
Shuck molluscs |
SFISTOR202C |
Receive and distribute product |
SUGPWWT2A |
Operate a waste water treatment system |
SUGPOBB2A |
Operate a boiler - basic |
Seafood transport and storage
Unit code |
Unit title |
FDFOP2010A |
Work with temperature controlled stock |
SFIFISH311A |
Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance |
SITXINV002A |
Control and order stock |
SITXINV001A |
Receive and store stock |
SITHCCC003B |
Receive and store kitchen supplies |
TLIA4025A |
Regulate temperature controlled stock |
TLID2010A |
Operate a forklift |
TLID3033A |
Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane |
Business services
Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBADM311A |
Maintain business resources |
BSBITU306A |
Design and produce business documents |
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 |
BSBITU307A |
Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
BSBITU309A |
Produce desktop published documents |
BSBRKG304B |
Maintain business records |
BSBSUS201A |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
Frontline 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 |
BSBINN301A |
Promote innovation in a team environment |
BSBITU305A |
Conduct online transactions |
BSBRES401A |
Analyse and present research information |
BSBRKG402B |
Provide information from and about records |
BSBWOR301A |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
Training and assessment
Unit code |
Unit title |
TAEASS301A |
Contribute to assessment |
TAEDEL301A |
Provide work skill instruction |