Course Location and Contact Information

Course Description

This qualification functions as the entry point into the aquaculture sectors of the seafood industry, and is aimed at providing participants with a variety of core skills and underpinning knowledge required to work as a field hand in the aquaculture sector.

Career Opportunities

Those obtaining this qualification may gain entry into a wide range of occupations within the aquaculture industry and associated enterprises.

Course Duration

Part-time: One year to 18 months.

Flexible delivery options are available for some units.

Course Commencement Dates

Part-time: Ongoing throughout the year.

Entrance Requirements

Applicants need to have secured employment in the aquaculture industry in order to gain entry to this course. There are no additional entry requirements or prerequisite studies.

Application Procedures

Due to the Certificate II level subjects being delivered on a trainee basis, a group training organisation is required in order for the host employer to obtain government subsidies. The group training organisation will then contact NMIT with details of the traineeship and the enrolment process will then commence.

Skills Recognition - Exemptions/Transfers

Students may be eligible for exemptions/transfers on the basis of previous qualifications and/or prior learning and experience, which may lead to a reduction of the course duration.

Pathways to Further Study

Certificate II in the Seafood Industry (Aquaculture) articulates into Certificate III in the Seafood Industry (Aquaculture), which in turn can lead to Certificate IV, Diploma and Bachelor Degree level study.

Course Outline

SFICORE101B Apply basic food handling and safety practices (20 hrs)
SFICORE105A Work effectively in the seafood industry (30 hrs)
SFICORE103B Communicate in the seafood industry (30 hrs)
SFICORE106A Meet workplace OH&S requirements (20 hrs)
SFIAQUA218A Control predators, pests and diseases (35 hrs)
SFIAQUA206B Handle stock (15 hrs)
SFIAQUA216A Harvest aquacultured stock (15 hrs)
SFIAQUA217A Maintain stock culture and other farm structures (25 hrs)
SFIAQUA209B Manipulate stock culture environment (25 hrs)
RTC2706A Apply chemicals under supervision (30 hrs)
SFIAQUA201B Collect broodstock and seedstock (25 hrs)
SFIAQUA215A Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations (25 hrs)
SFIAQUA205B Feed stock (20 hrs)
RTC2307A Operate machinery and equipment (30 hrs)
SFIAQUA211B Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures (25 hrs)
SFIAQUA213B Monitor stock and environmental conditions (30 hrs)
SFISTOR201B Prepare and pack stock for live transport (30 hrs)
SFIFISH209B Maintain the temperature of seafood (15 hrs)
THHGHSO2B Clean premises and equipment (12 hrs)

Total Hours - 452

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods for this course include:

• written activities
• oral activities
• written and oral tests
• practical exercises
• projects.

Materials

Students are required to supply their own stationary for the course and suitable clothing when undertaking practical projects.

Qualification

As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised. On successful completion students will be awarded the Certificate II in the Seafood Industry (Aquaculture).

Links

The Victorian Government makes a significant contribution to these programs.