Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 2.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry at the supervisory or managerial level. In this role, these individuals are responsible for ensuring aquaculture business processes comply with legislative and workplace requirements. They also use their knowledge and skills to solve problems, plan for future work activities and take responsibility for others.
The environments in which these individuals work include:
- aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations
- hatcheries and nurseries
- live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or transporters.
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.
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:
- 15 units of competency:
- 3 core units plus
- 12 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 8 from the electives listed below, with at least 3 listed in Group A
- up to 4 from the electives listed below from Group A or B, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
ACMWHS401 |
Maintain workplace health and safety processes |
SFIAQU407 |
Coordinate sustainable aquacultural practices |
SFIBIO401 |
Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures |
Elective Units
Group A Specialist Electives
ACMCAS403 |
Design, construct and maintain aquascapes |
AHCCHM404 |
Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals |
AHCCHM405 |
Plan and implement a chemical use program |
AHCMOM402 |
Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment |
SFIAQU402 |
Coordinate construction or installation of stock culture, holding and farm structures |
SFIAQU403 |
Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systems |
SFIAQU404 |
Operate hatchery |
SFIAQU405 |
Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise |
SFIAQU406 |
Implement low water exchange microbial floc technologies |
SFIAQU408 |
Supervise harvest and post-harvest activities |
SFIAQU409 |
Implement, monitor and review stock production |
SFIAQU410 |
Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a recirculating aquaculture system |
SFIAQU411 |
Develop and implement a stock health program |
SFIAQU412 |
Operate aquabotic technology |
SFIAQU413 |
Maintain aquabotic technology |
SFIAQU414 |
Investigate the use of new or emerging aquatic technology |
SFIAQU415 |
Operate ROVs |
SFIEMS401 |
Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices |
Group B General Electives
AHCBUS407 |
Cost a project |
AHCBUS408 |
Operate within a budget framework |
AHCWRK403 |
Supervise work routines and staff performance |
BSBATSIC411 |
Communicate with the community |
BSBESB401 |
Research and develop business plans |
BSBESB403 |
Plan finances for new business ventures |
BSBESB404 |
Market new business ventures |
BSBESB406 |
Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures |
BSBESB407 |
Manage finances for new business ventures |
BSBHRM413 |
Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
BSBHRM415 |
Coordinate recruitment and onboarding |
BSBLDR411 |
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace |
BSBLDR413 |
Lead effective workplace relationships |
BSBLDR414 |
Lead team effectiveness |
BSBOPS403 |
Apply business risk management processes |
BSBSTR401 |
Promote innovation in team environments |
BSBSTR402 |
Implement continuous improvement |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
SFI40119 Certificate IV in Aquaculture Release 2 |
SFI40119 Certificate IV in Aquaculture Release 1 |
Updated elective unit |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273