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Qualification Details

SFI30111 - Certificate III in Aquaculture (Release 3)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

SFI30111 Certificate III 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 working in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry in the capacity of a skilled worker or leading hand.

The qualification will have application for people working:

• for companies providing contract specialist services for aquaculture 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
• on aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations.

Job roles 

An individual operating at this level will have a broad range of well-developed skills and the ability to adapt and transfer skills to new activities. That person will have some responsibility for decision making and may coordinate some team activities. Their duties may include:

• installing or constructing stock culture or holding structures and other allied structures
• maintaining the culture or holding environment by:

• treating and disposing of effluent and wastes
• monitoring environmental conditions
• maintaining water quality

• overseeing stock-related activities, such as:

• feeding, handling, harvesting and controlling predators, pests and diseases

• responsibility for:

• operating high technology water treatment components
• implementing emergency procedures
• implementing occupational health and safety policies and guidelines.

Duties may vary between aquaculture and aquatic holding enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

• autonomous farm attendant
• junior technician
• leading hand
• senior shop hand
• shift or team leader
• supervisor
• work foreman.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Packaging Rules

• A total of eighteen (18) units must be achieved.

• four (4) core units plus 

• five (5) aquaculture specialist elective units (Group A) plus 

• nine (9) 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 III or IV level. Units must be relevant to aquaculture operations and not duplicate units already selected.

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 aquaculture operations that are growing or holding 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 

SFIAQUA301C Oversee and undertake effluent and waste treatment and disposal

SFIAQUA302C Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures

SFIAQUA303C Coordinate stock handling activities

SFIAQUA308C Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring

SFIAQUA309C Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities

SFIAQUA311B Oversee production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures

SFIAQUA313B Oversee operations of high technology water treatment components

SFIAQUA314A Support hatchery operations

SFIAQUA315A Oversee emergency procedures for on-land operations

SFIAQUA316A Oversee the control of predators and pests

SFIAQUA317A Oversee the control of diseases

SFIAQUA318A Coordinate feed activities

SFIEMS301B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

SFIEMS302B Act to prevent interaction with protected species

SFIOHS301C Implement OHS policies and guidelines

AHCCHM303A Prepare and apply chemicals

AHCLSK319A Slaughter livestock

Group B : Other elective units 

Aquaculture operations 

SFIAQUA209C Manipulate stock culture environment

SFIAQUA213C Monitor stock and environmental conditions

SFIAQUA217B Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures

SFIAQUA220A Use waders

SFIFISH209C Maintain the temperature of seafood

SFISTOR202C Receive and distribute product

SFISTOR204A Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport

SFISTOR205A Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product

AHCWRK305A Coordinate work site activities

FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures

Crane operations 

TLILIC0012A Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

TLILIC3006A Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

TLILIC3008A Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

Diving operations 

SFIDIVE309A Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry*

SFIDIVE310A Perform diving operations using SSBA*

SFIDIVE311A Perform diving operations using SCUBA*

SFIDIVE312A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SSBA*

SFIDIVE313A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SCUBA*

SFIDIVE314A Perform compression chamber diving operations*

SFIDIVE315A Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector*

SFIDIVE316A Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector*

SISOOPS304A Plan for minimal environmental impact

SROSCB001A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

SROODR002A Plan outdoor recreation activities

* HLTFA311A Apply first aid

Farm operations 

AHCAGB301A Keep records for a primary production business

AHCARB205A Operate and maintain chainsaws

AHCBIO202A Follow site quarantine procedures

AHCCHM201A Apply chemicals under supervision

AHCCHM304A Transport, handle and store chemicals

AHCMOM305A Operate specialised machinery and equipment

Fishing operations 

SFIFISH210C Assemble and repair damaged netting

SFIFISH309B Construct nets and customise design*

SFIFISH310A Adjust and position fishing gear

SFIFISH311A Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance

* SFIFISH210C Assemble and repair damaged netting

Maintenance and operations support 

AHCINF303A Plan and construct conventional fencing

AHCLSC302A Construct landscape features using concrete

AHCLSC303A Construct brick and/or block structures and features

AHCLSC304A Erect timber structures and features

AHCLSK321A Service and repair bores and windmills

Maritime operations 

The units in this group comprise the remaining TDM units required to achieve TDM20307 Certificate II in Transport&Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Coxswain). TDM units equivalent to the former Elements of Shipboard Safety are also available in SFI20111 Certificate II in Aquaculture.

TDMMB4507A Monitor condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel up to 24 metres

TDMMC707C Apply seamanship skills and techniques when operating a small vessel within limits of responsibility of a Coxswain

TDMMC907C Manoeuvre a domestic vessel within limits of responsibility of a Coxswain

TDMME1107A Contribute to effective communications and teamwork on a coastal vessel

TDMME507B Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone

TDMMF1007B Provide elementary first aid

TDMMF1107B Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

TDMMF3207C Apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel

TDMMF5407A Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel

TDMMF5507A Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel

TDMMH1207B Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits.

TDMMR3007B Operate and carry out basic service checks on small vessel marine propulsion systems

TDMMR3107B Operate and carry out basic servicing on auxiliary systems

TDMMR3207B Operate and carry out basic routine servicing of marine extra low and low voltage electrical systems

TDMMR5407B Carry out refuelling and fuel transfer operations

TDMMU507B Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel

Occupational health and safety 

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

Ornamental operations 

ACMCAS305A Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals

SIRXICT303 Operate retail information technology systems

SIRXMER303 Coordinate merchandise presentation

Quality assurance , food safety and environmental management 

SFIEMS401B Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system

BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes

FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs*

FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures

FDFOP2013A Apply sampling procedures

FDFTEC3001A Participate in a HACCP team*

* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures

Seafood processing 

SFIPROC302C Handle and pack sashimi-grade fish

SFIPROC304B Boil and pack crustaceans

MTMSR303A Smoke product

Seafood transport and storage 

SFISTOR301C Operate refrigerated storerooms

SITXINV002A Control and order stock*

SITXINV001A Receive and store stock

SITHCCC003B Receive and store kitchen supplies

TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck

* SITXINV001A Receive and store stock

* SITHCCC003B Receive and store kitchen supplies

Vessel operations 

SFIFISH215B Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel

SFISHIP202C Contribute to safe navigation

SFISHIP206C Operate a small vessel

SFISHIP207C Operate and maintain outboard motors

SFISHIP211C Prepare for maintenance

Business services 

BSBADM311A Maintain business resources

BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

BSBFIA302A Process payroll

BSBFIA303A Process accounts payable and receivable

BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports

BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents

BSBRKG304B Maintain business records

BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Corporate management 

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBFLM306C Provide workplace information and resourcing plans

BSBFLM309C Support continuous improvement systems and processes

BSBFLM311C Support a workplace learning environment

BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development

E-business 

BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

BSBRKG402B Provide information from and about records

Training and assessment 

TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment

TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction

Licencing Information

Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels and other plant apply to some competencies. Occupational health and safety (OHS), food safety and environmental protection regulations apply to aquaculture enterprises.

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI30111 Certificate III 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

• counting stock numbers
• estimating percentage of feed consumed
• estimating the duration of tasks
• reading and interpreting standard operating procedures (SOPs) and equipment manufacturer guidelines or instructions
• reading meters or test kits when making adjustments to culture or holding environment or calibrating equipment
• reading schedules relating to feeding, grading or harvesting
• recording and reporting data
• summarising oral reports of team members on work activities, problems and abnormal stock behaviour for a supervisor.

Teamwork

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

Problem solving

• developing practical and creative solutions to workplace problems either individually or in teams
• recognising and resolving problems and conflicts that may arise in the workplace
• recording and reviewing water quality data or environmental conditions
• reporting problems to supervisor.

Initiative and enterprise

• adapting to new situations
• being creative in response to workplace challenges
• identifying opportunities that might not be obvious to others
• identifying, assessing and managing environmental, OHS and food safety hazards
• monitoring and responding to changing weather conditions
• monitoring stock and responding to abnormal activity
• recognising and reporting faulty equipment and following OHS procedures.

Planning and organising

• applying continuous improvement processes
• coordinating labour, equipment and other resources to ensure that work is carried out according to timelines and priorities
• establishing and communicating clear goals and deliverables for self and team members
• identifying hazards prior to commencing a job
• planning for self and work team to complete work within an allocated timeframe.

Self-management

• maintaining own knowledge of the job role, reviewing own performance and actively seeking and acting upon advice and guidance
• prioritising work and completing delegated tasks
• taking responsibility at the appropriate level.

Learning

• being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
• identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
• learning in a range of settings, including informal learning
• sharing knowledge and skills with other team members.

Technology

• examining options for automation, mechanisation or other technology to reduce risks and improve efficiencies
• using automated equipment, such as feeders and data loggers.

Pathway Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Entry into this qualification may be:

• by direct entry
• after completion of the SFI20111 Certificate II in Aquaculture.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:

• SFI40111 Certificate IV in Aquaculture
• SFI40311 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management).