SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture

National ID: SFI30119 State ID: BEI5

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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.

Entrance requirements

School Leaver	Non-School Leaver	AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8	C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent	Certificate I or Certificate II

Students must have completed a Certificate II in Aquaculture or have equivalent industry experience or training.

Important information

Third Party Provider

We may engage the services of a third party in the delivery of this course. Further details can be provided prior to enrolment.

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

Diploma of Aquaculture

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

Study options and how to apply

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Semester 2, 2021

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom

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Duration	6 Months
When	Semester 2, 2021
Where	Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How	Classroom

Fees: Calculate your estimated fee 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 sixteen (16) units of competence from those listed below.

Core

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
SFIBIO301	Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests	$81.25	$24.25	$33.58
SFIWHS301	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes	$81.25	$24.25	$33.58
SFIXSI201	Work effectively in the seafood industry	$97.50	$29.10	$40.65

Elective

Units - Aquaculture / Coxsbased Stream

All thirteen (13) elective units must be selected from the list below for students participating in the Aquaculture / Cosxbased program.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MARF027	Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment	$81.25	$24.25	$33.58
MARF028	Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel	$81.25	$24.25	$33.58
MARF029	Meet work health and safety requirements	$39.00	$11.64	$16.46
MARF030	Survive at sea using survival craft	$48.75	$14.55	$20.49
MARI003	Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres	$113.75	$33.95	$47.04
MARJ006	Follow environmental work practices	$81.25	$24.25	$33.58
MARK007	Handle a vessel up to 12 metres	$195.00	$58.20	$81.51
MARN008	Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres	$146.25	$43.65	$62.54
SFIAQU303	Monitor stock handling activities	$97.50	$29.10	$40.65
SFIAQU304	Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring	$130.00	$38.80	$54.71
SFIAQU306	Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures	$97.50	$29.10	$40.65
SFIAQU308	Support hatchery operations	$146.25	$43.65	$62.54
SFIAQU315	Apply control measures for diseases	$113.75	$33.95	$40.65

Units - Landbased Stream

All thirteen (13) elective units must be selected from the list below for students participating in the Landbased program.

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MARC037	Operate inboard and outboard motors	$65.00	$19.40	$26.62
SFIAQU302	Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures	$97.50	$29.10	$40.65
SFIAQU305	Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities	$97.50	$29.10	$40.65
SFIAQU312	Monitor feed activities	$81.25	$24.25	$33.58
SFIBIO201	Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment	$81.25	$24.25	$33.58
SFIPRO101	Clean fish	$97.50	$29.10	$40.65
SFISTR204	Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport	$97.50	$29.10	$40.65
SFIXSI102	Communicate in the seafood industry	$97.50	$29.10	$40.65

Please note: Where displayed, fees are only an estimate. 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.
Proof of concession must be presented to access concession rates if eligible.
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 2021, students born on or after 1 July 2003 who are at least 15 years old in 2021) 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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