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 a management or leadership level. In this role, these individuals design, plan and implement programs and sustainable practices for an aquaculture enterprise that comply with a wide range of legislative and regulatory requirements.
The environments in which these individuals work include:
- aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations
- companies providing contract specialist services for aquaculture operations
- companies providing consultancy, advisory, equipment sales or other services
- hatcheries and nurseries
- live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or transporters.
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:
- 12 units of competency:
- 2 core units plus
- 10 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 7 from the electives listed below, with at least 4 listed in Group A
- up to 3 from the electives listed below from Group A or B, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
SFIAQU504 |
Plan and implement environmentally sustainable aquacultural practices |
SFIBIO501 |
Plan and implement an aquaculture biosecurity plan |
Elective Units
Group A Specialist Electives
SFIAQU501 |
Develop a stock nutrition program |
SFIAQU502 |
Develop and implement an aquaculture breeding strategy |
SFIAQU503 |
Establish an aquaculture facility |
SFIAQU505 |
Plan stock health management |
SFIAQU506 |
Manage an aquaculture research trial |
SFIAQU508 |
Plan and design stock culture or holding systems and structures |
SFIAQU509 |
Develop stock production plan |
SFIAQU510 |
Design a recirculating aquaculture system |
SFIAQU511 |
Culture new aquaculture species |
SFIAQU512 |
Plan and design water supply and disposal systems |
SFIEMS501 |
Plan an aquatic environmental audit |
SFIEMS502 |
Conduct an aquatic environmental audit |
Group B General Electives
ACMWHS501 |
Manage workplace health and safety processes |
AHCAGB512 |
Plan and manage infrastructure |
AHCAGB513 |
Develop a farm plan |
AHCAGB519 |
Plan and monitor production processes |
AHCAGB609 |
Develop export markets for produce |
AHCCHM501 |
Develop and manage a chemical use strategy |
AHCMOM501 |
Manage machinery and equipment |
AHCWRK502 |
Collect and manage data |
BSBCMM511 |
Communicate with influence |
BSBFIN501 |
Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBHRM522 |
Manage employee and industrial relations |
BSBHRM523 |
Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals |
BSBHRM525 |
Manage recruitment and onboarding |
BSBINS601 |
Manage knowledge and information |
BSBLDR522 |
Manage people performance |
BSBLDR523 |
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
BSBLDR602 |
Provide leadership across the organisation |
BSBOPS502 |
Manage business operational plans |
BSBOPS504 |
Manage business risk |
BSBOPS601 |
Develop and implement business plans |
BSBPRC502 |
Manage supplier relationships |
BSBPRC504 |
Manage a supply chain |
BSBSTR501 |
Establish innovative work environments |
BSBSTR502 |
Facilitate continuous improvement |
BSBSTR602 |
Develop organisational strategies |
BSBSUS511 |
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
SFIXSI401 |
Participate in a media interview or presentation |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
SFI50119 Diploma of Aquaculture Release 2 |
SFI50119 Diploma of 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