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Qualification Details

SFI10111 - Certificate I in Aquaculture (Release 3)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

SFI10111 Certificate I in Aquaculture (Release 3) Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals commencing a career as an aquaculturist. It provides individuals with an introduction to the aquaculture environment and some basic skills needed in this area of the seafood industry. It is an appropriate level for an individual undertaking work experience, or in a probationary period in employment. It is particularly applicable to school-based studies.

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.

Job roles 

An individual operating at this level undertakes a range of basic work activities, such as feeding, handling and harvesting stock, minor construction work, general cleaning and maintenance of stock culture structures. Work is carried out under close direction and supervision and duties may vary between aquaculture enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

• farm hand
• farm labourer
• farm worker.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Packaging Rules

A total of

• eight (8) units of competency must be achieved.

• four (4) core units plus 

• one (1) aquaculture specialist elective units (Group A) plus 

• three (3) 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 any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of two (2) units can be imported, however, they must align to Certificate I or II level and be relevant to aquaculture operations.

Core units

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 - Group A

Aquaculture specialist units 

SFIAQUA102B Carry out basic aquaculture activities

SFIAQUA220A Use waders

SFIEMS201B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Elective units - Group B

Maintenance and operations support 

FDFOP1009A Follow work procedures to maintain quality

RIICCM208A Carry out basic levelling

RIISAM201A Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non toxic materials

RIISAM203B Use hand and power tools

RIISAM204B Operate small plant and equipment

Occupational health and safety 

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

Seafood processing 

SFIPROC101C Clean fish*

SFIPROC102C Clean work area

SFIPROC105B Fillet fish and prepare portions*

SFIPROC106B Work with knives

MTMP2002C Prepare animals for slaughter

* SFIPROC106B Work with knives

Seafood transport and storage 

TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Licencing Information

Competencies in this qualification may require a licence or certification.

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI10111 Certificate I 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.

Industry /enterprise requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

• confirming instructions
• estimating the duration of tasks
• oral reporting on work activities, problems and abnormal stock behaviour to a supervisor
• reading and interpreting instructions and work procedures
• reading schedules relating to feeding, grading or harvesting
• recording and reporting data.

Teamwork

• contributing to participative OHS arrangements
• respecting people from diverse backgrounds
• sharing information relevant to work with co-workers
• undertaking duties in a positive manner to promote cooperation.

Problem solving

• assisting in solving problems
• recognising and resolving problems and conflicts that may arise in workplace
• reporting problems to supervisor.

Initiative and enterprise

• adapting to new situations
• identifying environmental, OHS, quality and food safety hazards.

Planning and organising

• collecting and checking equipment before beginning work activities
• following safe work practices
• planning to complete work within an allocated timeframe.

Self-management

• prioritising work
• seeking support to improve own performance.

Learning

• identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
• taking part in learning opportunities.

Technology

• using automated equipment, such as feeders and data loggers.

Pathway Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Entry into this qualification may be:

• by direct entry and without prior aquaculture skills or knowledge
• through a school vocational studies program combined with work experience.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:

• SFI20111 Certificate II in Aquaculture
• SFI30111 Certificate III in Aquaculture.