Certificate II in Aquaculture | Central Regional Tafe

National ID: SFI20119 State ID: BEI8

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Semester 1, 2024

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

Available all year round, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced Onsite

Semester 2, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

Great careers don’t all grow on trees.

A Certificate II in Aquaculture will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist in the care and maintenance of fish stocks. You will learn skills in food handling, controlling pests, predators and diseases, handling and harvesting stock, maintaining and manipulating the water environment and applying chemicals and biological agents. It provides individuals with skills and knowledge to work as a field hand in an aquaculture operation such as a hatchery, sea cage or pond facility. It is applicable to school-based studies.

You will also gain knowledge and skills in:

Controlling diseases
Collecting broodstock
Handling food
Handling and harvesting stock
Maintaining water environments and
Applying chemicals and biological agents.

This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.

^ You’ll pay half price course fees on Lower fees, Local Skills qualifications, however please note other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your course.

Job opportunities
Further Study

Job opportunities

Job opportunities include:

Aquaculture Technician
Field or Fisheries Officer
Fish Farm Operations Manager
Nursery Assistant

For more information about job and career pathways, visit JobOutlook(opens in a new tab) or Jobs and Skills WA

Please note: This list is a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

Further Study

We offer a range of further study opportunities, view our course list here.

Study options and how to apply

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment. If you don't see your preferred study option, please complete our Course Enquiry form.

Semester 1, 2024

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	1 Semester
When	Semester 1, 2024
Where	Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How	Classroom

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course.

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence (5 core plus 7 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
SFIAQU202	Handle stock	$16.20	$4.80	$14.30
SFIBIO201	Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment	$40.50	$12.00	$35.52
SFIWHS201	Meet workplace health and safety requirements	$32.40	$9.60	$28.15
SFIXSI102	Communicate in the seafood industry	$48.60	$14.40	$43.00
SFIXSI201	Work effectively in the seafood industry	$48.60	$14.40	$43.00

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MARC037	Operate inboard and outboard motors	$32.40	$9.60	$28.15
SFIAQU204	Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures	$40.50	$12.00	$35.52
SFIAQU205	Monitor water quality	$40.50	$12.00	$35.52
SFIAQU208	Produce algal or live-feed cultures	$40.50	$12.00	$35.52
SFIAQU210	Harvest cultured or held stock	$16.20	$4.80	$14.30
SFIPRO101	Clean fish	$48.60	$14.40	$43.00
SFISTR204	Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport	$48.60	$14.40	$43.00

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Available all year round, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced Onsite

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	6 Months
When	Available all year round, 2023
Where	Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How	Self Paced Onsite

Units and fees

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
SFIAQU202	Handle stock	$16.20	$4.80	$17.96
SFIBIO201	Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment	$40.50	$12.00	$34.45
SFIWHS201	Meet workplace health and safety requirements	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
SFIXSI102	Communicate in the seafood industry	$48.60	$14.40	$41.71
SFIXSI201	Work effectively in the seafood industry	$48.60	$14.40	$41.71

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MARC037	Operate inboard and outboard motors	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
SFIAQU204	Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures	$40.50	$12.00	$34.45
SFIAQU205	Monitor water quality	$40.50	$12.00	$34.45
SFIAQU208	Produce algal or live-feed cultures	$40.50	$12.00	$34.45
SFIAQU210	Harvest cultured or held stock	$16.20	$4.80	$17.96
SFIPRO101	Clean fish	$48.60	$14.40	$41.71
SFISTR204	Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport	$48.60	$14.40	$41.71

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

How to apply

Ready to apply for this course? Check out the link below.

Apply and enrol

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Semester 2, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	1 Semester
When	Semester 2, 2023
Where	Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How	Classroom

READY TO APPLY?

Use the APPLY NOW box to register and apply for this course. Our Lecturer will assess your application online. You can follow the Register & Apply guide here.

FEES

Calculate your estimated fees in the above UNITS AND FEES tab.

Units and fees

Fee estimate instructions: Tick the boxes below for the number of units required for this course. A total fee estimate will appear in a table on the right hand side.

Units required: To achieve this qualification you must successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence (5 core plus 7 elective units) from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
SFIAQU202	Handle stock	$16.20	$4.80	$17.96
SFIBIO201	Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment	$40.50	$12.00	$34.45
SFIWHS201	Meet workplace health and safety requirements	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
SFIXSI102	Communicate in the seafood industry	$48.60	$14.40	$41.71
SFIXSI201	Work effectively in the seafood industry	$48.60	$14.40	$41.71

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MARC037	Operate inboard and outboard motors	$32.40	$9.60	$27.31
SFIAQU204	Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures	$40.50	$12.00	$34.45
SFIAQU205	Monitor water quality	$40.50	$12.00	$34.45
SFIAQU208	Produce algal or live-feed cultures	$40.50	$12.00	$34.45
SFIAQU210	Harvest cultured or held stock	$16.20	$4.80	$17.96
SFIPRO101	Clean fish	$48.60	$14.40	$41.71
SFISTR204	Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport	$48.60	$14.40	$41.71

Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.

Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
Secondary school aged persons (in 2023, students born on or after 1 July 2005 who are at least 15 years old in 2023) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.

More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700

Fee estimate

General*

Tuition fee	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

Concession*

Tuition fee*	$
Resource fee	$
Total fee	$

SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture

Semester 1, 2024

Available all year round, 2023

Semester 2, 2023

Great careers don’t all grow on trees.

Study options and how to apply

Semester 1, 2024

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

How to apply

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

Available all year round, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced Onsite

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

Semester 2, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

Apply Now

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

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