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SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture

SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture

National ID SFI30119 State ID BEI5

Not all farmers work the land.

Become a leader in your chosen field and pursue your passion for aquaculture. Learn sustainability techniques, farming skills and more in this challenging and exciting course.

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Overview

Campus Batavia Coast Maritime Institute

When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025

Study Mode On campus

Are you interested in sustainable food sources? 

This qualification is suitable for those wanting to rise through the ranks and become leading hands and supervisors within the aquaculture industry. Once qualified and working in a leadership role you will be responsible for decision making and coordinating team activities such as feeding, construction, managing live feeds and overseeing water quality monitoring.

You will gain knowledge and skills in:

  • Coordinating fish farming activities
  • Monitoring and implementing emergency and safety procedures
  • Controlling pests, predators and disease
  • Handling food
  • Handling and harvesting stock
  • Maintaining water environments and
  • Applying chemicals and biological agents.

Important information

Select your preferred campus and apply

Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising three (3) core and thirteen (13) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
SFIBIO301 Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests $81.25 $24.25 $35.52
SFIWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $81.25 $24.25 $35.52
SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry $97.50 $29.10 $43.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Conduct intertidal marine monitoring
$178.75 $53.35 $12.05
Coordinate marine conservation activities on small vessels
$227.50 $67.90 $15.36
Identify and collect marine life
$227.50 $67.90 $15.36
Monitor ocean conditions and marine environmental quality
$211.25 $63.05 $14.30
Operate inboard and outboard motors
$65.00 $19.40 $28.15
Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures
$97.50 $29.10 $43.00
Monitor stock handling activities
$97.50 $29.10 $43.00
Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring
$130.00 $38.80 $56.08
Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities
$97.50 $29.10 $43.00
Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures
$97.50 $29.10 $43.00
Support hatchery operations
$146.25 $43.65 $66.15
Monitor feed activities
$81.25 $24.25 $35.52
Apply control measures for diseases
$113.75 $33.95 $49.76

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Conduct a subtidal marine monitoring operation from a vessel or platform
$178.75 $53.35 $12.05

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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How Classroom

Units and fees

To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete sixteen (16) units of competence, comprising three (3) core and thirteen (13) elective units selected from the options provided below. 

For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
SFIBIO301 Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests $81.25 $24.25 $35.52
SFIWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes $81.25 $24.25 $35.52
SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry $97.50 $29.10 $43.00

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Conduct intertidal marine monitoring
$178.75 $53.35 $12.05
Coordinate marine conservation activities on small vessels
$227.50 $67.90 $15.36
Identify and collect marine life
$227.50 $67.90 $15.36
Monitor ocean conditions and marine environmental quality
$211.25 $63.05 $14.30
Operate inboard and outboard motors
$65.00 $19.40 $28.15
Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures
$97.50 $29.10 $43.00
Monitor stock handling activities
$97.50 $29.10 $43.00
Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring
$130.00 $38.80 $56.08
Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities
$97.50 $29.10 $43.00
Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures
$97.50 $29.10 $43.00
Support hatchery operations
$146.25 $43.65 $66.15
Monitor feed activities
$81.25 $24.25 $35.52
Apply control measures for diseases
$113.75 $33.95 $49.76

Option

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Conduct a subtidal marine monitoring operation from a vessel or platform
$178.75 $53.35 $12.05

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 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) 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

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