Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
5 |
SFI11v2.2 |
HLTFA311A Apply first aid replaced with HLTAID003 Provide first aid Superseded HRM units from BSB07 Business Services Training Package updated |
4 |
SFI11v2 |
SFIAQUA412A Develop emergency procedures for on-land operations replaced with SFIAQUA413A Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise |
3 |
SFI11v1.3 |
HLTFA301B Apply first aid replaced with HLTFA311A Apply first aid in response to regulatory changes |
2 |
SFI11v1.1 |
Equivalent imported units updated |
1 |
SFI11 |
Initial release |
Description
This qualification specifies the competencies relevant to people working as aquaculturists in a supervisory or leadership capacity. A person operating at this level may be expected to comply with legislative requirements as well as implement a range of enterprise policies and procedures. They will also use their knowledge and skills to solve problems, plan for future work activities and take responsibility for others.
The qualification will have application for people working:
- on aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take 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
- for companies providing contract specialist services for aquaculture operations
- for companies providing consultancy, advisory, equipment sale or other services.
Job role
A person operating at this level supervises or coordinates a broad range of duties appropriate to work in this sector of the seafood industry which may include:
- coordinating stock-related activities, such as:
- feeding, handling, harvesting and controlling pests, predators and disease
- coordinating the monitoring and maintaining of stock and the aquaculture environment
- managing the installing, constructing and maintenance of stock holding and culture systems, and other farm structures
- ensuring safe and efficient procedures for production of quality product
- responsibility for:
- use of mechanisation, automation or technology to improve production
- training and induction of staff, including emergency procedures
- compliance with occupational health and safety (OHS), environment, animal welfare and food safety regulations.
Work may vary between aquaculture and live holding enterprises.
Job role titles may include:
- harvest manager
- head supervisor
- gear supervisor
- safety officer
- senior or head technician
- shift leader
- quality assurance or environmental officer.
Pathways Information
Pathways into the qualification
Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
- direct entry with prior experience in aquaculture or related field
- SFI30111 Certificate III in Aquaculture
- vocational and tertiary studies related to environmental sustainability
- maritime skills, including certifications, such as Coxswain.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
- SFI50111 Diploma of Aquaculture.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations
Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels and other plant apply to some competencies. 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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SFI40111 Certificate IV 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 twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved.
- four (4) core units plus
- five (5) aquaculture specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- eleven (11) 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 IV or Diploma 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 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 : Aquaculture specialist units
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIAQUA308C |
Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring |
SFIAQUA316A |
Oversee the control of predators and pests |
SFIAQUA317A |
Oversee the control of diseases |
SFIAQUA401C |
Develop and implement a stock health program |
SFIAQUA402C |
Coordinate construction or installation of stock culture, holding and farm structures |
SFIAQUA404C |
Operate hatchery |
SFIAQUA406C |
Seed and harvest round pearls |
SFIAQUA407C |
Coordinate sustainable aquacultural practices |
SFIAQUA408C |
Supervise harvest and post-harvest activities |
SFIAQUA409B |
Implement, monitor and review stock production |
SFIAQUA410B |
Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a system comprising high technology water treatment components |
SFIAQUA411A |
Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systems |
SFIAQUA413A |
Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise |
SFIOHS301C |
Implement OHS policies and guidelines |
ACMCAS403A |
Design, construct and maintain aquascapes |
AHCWRK403A |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
BSBRSK401A |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
Group B : Other elective units
Aquaculture operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIAQUA309C |
Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities |
SFIAQUA314A |
Support hatchery operations |
SFIAQUA318A |
Coordinate feed activities |
SFIEMS301B |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Farm operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
AHCBUS402A |
Cost a project |
AHCBUS404A |
Operate within a budget framework |
AHCCHM401A |
Minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
AHCCHM402A |
Plan and implement a chemical use program |
AHCINF301A |
Implement property improvement, construction and repair |
AHCMOM402A |
Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment |
Ornamental operations
Unit code |
Unit title |
SIRXMER004A |
Manage merchandise and store presentation |
Occupational health and safety
Unit code |
Unit title |
HLTAID003 |
Provide first aid |
Quality assurance , food safety and environmental management
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFIEMS302B |
Act to prevent interaction with protected species |
SFIEMS401B |
Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system |
BSBAUD402B |
Participate in a quality audit |
MTMCOR402C |
Facilitate Quality Assurance process |
MTMPSR412A |
Participate in product recall |
MTMPSR414A |
Establish sampling program |
MTMPSR406B |
Manage and maintain a food safety plan |
Business services
Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBADM407B |
Administer projects |
BSBADM409A |
Coordinate business resources |
BSBCUS401B |
Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies |
BSBEBU401A |
Review and maintain a website |
BSBFIA302A |
Process payroll |
BSBFIA401A |
Prepare financial reports |
BSBITU203A |
Communicate electronically |
BSBITU305A |
Conduct online transactions |
BSBITU404A |
Produce complex desktop published documents |
BSBPUR401B |
Plan purchasing |
BSBPUR402B |
Negotiate contracts |
BSBRES401A |
Analyse and present research information |
BSBWOR301B |
Organise personal work priorities and development |
SITXMPR401 |
Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials |
TLIR4002A |
Source goods/services and evaluate contractors |
Frontline management
Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBATSIC411C |
Communicate with the community |
BSBINM401A |
Implement workplace information system |
BSBHRM404A |
Review human resource functions |
BSBHRM405A |
Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff |
BSBINN301A |
Promote innovation in a team environment |
BSBLED401A |
Develop teams and individuals |
BSBMGT401A |
Show leadership in the workplace |
BSBMGT403A |
Implement continuous improvement |
Industry leadership Focus A - sector representation
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFILEAD401B |
Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sector |
SFILEAD402B |
Negotiate effectively for the sector |
SFILEAD403B |
Demonstrate commitment and professionalism |
Industry leadership Focus B - resource management group membership
Unit code |
Unit title |
SFILEAD407A |
Provide expert information to a resource management group |
SFILEAD408A |
Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management options |
SFILEAD409A |
Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group process |
Small business management
Unit code |
Unit title |
BSBINM201A |
Process and maintain workplace information |
BSBSMB301A |
Investigate micro business opportunities |
BSBSMB401A |
Establish legal and risk management requirements of a small business |
BSBSMB402A |
Plan small business finances |
BSBSMB403A |
Market the small business |
BSBSMB404A |
Undertake small business planning |
BSBSMB405B |
Monitor and manage small business operations |
BSBSMB406A |
Manage small business finances |
BSBSMB407A |
Manage a small team |
Training and assessment
Unit code |
Unit title |
TAEASS401B |
Plan assessment activities and processes |
TAEASS402B |
Assess competence |
TAEASS403B |
Participate in assessment validation |
TAEDEL402A |
Plan, organise and facilitate learning in the workplace |