Modification History
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Release |
Comments |
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Release 1 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 2.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work with crocodiles either in a controlled environment or in the wild and applies to individuals who apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied roles related to working with crocodiles. If working with crocodiles in a controlled environment, individuals undertake a range of tasks such as handling, feeding and monitoring stock, and monitoring environmental conditions under limited supervision. If working with crocodiles in the wild, individuals conduct activities in crocodile habitats.
Individuals undertaking this qualification will be required to take responsibility for:
- risk factors associated with working with crocodiles
- their own outputs and learning
- participation in crocodile care teamwork.
The environments in which these individuals work include:
- crocodile farms
- crocodile research facilities
- crocodile wildlife parks
- Northern Australian waterways.
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Licences or permits may be required for the use of firearms, operating vehicles or for restricted drugs used on crocodiles.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 14 units of competency:
- 5 core units plus
- 9 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 4 from Group A
- at least 3 from Group B
- up to 2 from the electives listed below in Group A or B, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course relevant to the work outcome.
Core Units
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HLTAID013 |
Provide First Aid in remote situations |
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SFICRO305 |
Prepare to work with crocodiles |
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SFICRO306 |
Work safely in crocodile habitats |
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SFIWHS201 |
Meet workplace health and safety requirements |
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SIRXCOM002 |
Work effectively in a team |
Elective Units
Group A
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SFICRO301 |
Support hatchery and juvenile crocodile care |
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SFICRO302 |
Conduct crocodile surveys |
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SFICRO303 |
Care for crocodiles over 1.2 metres in a controlled environment |
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SFICRO304 |
Harvest crocodile eggs |
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SFICRO401 |
Manage minor crocodile incidents in the wild |
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SFICRO402 |
Harvest crocodiles for commercial use |
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SFICRO403 |
Capture, transport and release crocodiles |
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SFICRO404 |
Euthanise or destroy crocodiles |
Group B
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ACMACR404 |
Manage conflict situations in an animal control and regulation environment |
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ACMAIM304 |
Transport injured large animals |
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ACMAIM404 |
Collaborate in planning sedation and anaesthesia of large animals in emergency field situations |
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AHCLSK304 |
Carry out post-mortem examination of livestock |
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HLTAHW001 |
Work with Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities |
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SFIAQU205 |
Monitor water quality |
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SFIAQU207 |
Monitor stock and environmental conditions |
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SFIAQU212 |
Operate and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system |
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SFIAQU214 |
Control predators and pests |
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SFIAQU215 |
Control diseases |
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SFIBIO201 |
Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment |
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SFICOM201 |
Communicate remotely |
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SFIPRO104 |
Work with knives |
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SFISTR201 |
Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product |
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SFIVOP202 |
Contribute to safe navigation |
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SFIVOP203 |
Operate a small vessel |
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SFIXSI101 |
Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices |
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SFIXSI102 |
Communicate in the seafood industry |
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SIRXOSM002 |
Maintain ethical and professional standards when using social media and online platforms |
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SISODRV001 |
Drive AWD/4WD vehicles on unsealed roads |
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TLIC3004 |
Drive heavy rigid vehicle |
Qualification Mapping Information
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Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
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SFI30520 Certificate III in Working with Crocodiles |
Not applicable |
Qualification has been created to address an occupational outcome required by industry |
Newly created |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273
