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SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture

National ID: SFI20119 State ID: BEI8
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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.
Half-price

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 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.

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

Study options and how to apply

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Semester 1, 2024

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

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Available all year round, 2023

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

Semester 2, 2023

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

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Course Enquiry

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To be completed if you are currently living overseas.

If you plan to study in Australia as an International student, please visit www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au for more information.