Certificate III in Aquaculture | Central Regional Tafe

National ID: SFI30119 State ID: BEI5

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Available all year round, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced External

Semester 1, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom - Coxswain program

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom - Land Operations program

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

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

Course requirements

Licensing, Legislation and Regulation Requirements

Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels, and other plant apply for some competencies. Occupational health and safety (OHS), food safety, and environmental protection regulations apply to aquaculture enterprises.

Important information

Certification

Upon successful completion you will receive a Certificate III in Aquaculture.

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

Click on your preferred study option below to get started with your application or enrolment.

Available all year round, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced External

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Many of our courses offer flexible learning options that provide you with the opportunity to study WHENEVER and WHEREVER suits you. Typically, flexible, and self-paced options are part-time and open for enrolment all year round, allowing you to start, enrol and study continuously.

Once you enrol into your chosen units, you will have six (6) months from the date of your enrolment to complete your study.

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

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 sixteen (16) units of competence (3 core plus 13 elective units) 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	$0.00
SFIWHS301	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes	$81.25	$24.25	$0.00
SFIXSI201	Work effectively in the seafood industry	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00

Elective

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MARC037	Operate inboard and outboard motors	$65.00	$19.40	$0.00
SFIAQU302	Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00
SFIAQU303	Monitor stock handling activities	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00
SFIAQU304	Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring	$130.00	$38.80	$0.00
SFIAQU305	Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00
SFIAQU306	Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00
SFIAQU308	Support hatchery operations	$146.25	$43.65	$0.00
SFIAQU312	Monitor feed activities	$81.25	$24.25	$0.00
SFIAQU315	Apply control measures for diseases	$113.75	$33.95	$0.00
SFIBIO201	Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment	$81.25	$24.25	$0.00
SFIPRO101	Clean fish	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00
SFISTR204	Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00
SFIXSI102	Communicate in the seafood industry	$97.50	$29.10	$0.00

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	$

Semester 1, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom - Coxswain program

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	6 Semesters
When	Semester 1, 2023
Where	Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How	Classroom - Coxswain program

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 (3 core plus 13 elective units) 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	$34.45
SFIWHS301	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
SFIXSI201	Work effectively in the seafood industry	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71

Elective

Unit Selection - Coxswain Stream

All thirteen (13) elective units must be selected from the list below for students participating in the Coxswain Aquaculture 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	$34.45
MARF028	Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
MARF029	Meet work health and safety requirements	$39.00	$11.64	$16.89
MARF030	Survive at sea using survival craft	$48.75	$14.55	$21.02
MARI003	Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres	$113.75	$33.95	$48.27
MARJ006	Follow environmental work practices	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
MARK007	Handle a vessel up to 12 metres	$195.00	$58.20	$83.63
MARN008	Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres	$146.25	$43.65	$64.16
SFIAQU303	Monitor stock handling activities	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU304	Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring	$130.00	$38.80	$54.40
SFIAQU306	Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU308	Support hatchery operations	$146.25	$43.65	$64.16
SFIAQU315	Apply control measures for diseases	$113.75	$33.95	$48.27

Unit Selection - Land Operations Stream

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

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MARC037	Operate inboard and outboard motors	$65.00	$19.40	$27.31
SFIAQU302	Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU303	Monitor stock handling activities	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU304	Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring	$130.00	$38.80	$54.40
SFIAQU305	Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU306	Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU308	Support hatchery operations	$146.25	$43.65	$64.16
SFIAQU312	Monitor feed activities	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
SFIAQU315	Apply control measures for diseases	$113.75	$33.95	$48.27
SFIBIO201	Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
SFIPRO101	Clean fish	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFISTR204	Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIXSI102	Communicate in the seafood industry	$97.50	$29.10	$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	$

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom - Land Operations program

Details
Units and fees

Details

Duration	6 Semesters
When	Semester 1, 2023
Where	Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
How	Classroom - Land Operations program

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 (3 core plus 13 elective units) 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	$34.45
SFIWHS301	Contribute to workplace health and safety processes	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
SFIXSI201	Work effectively in the seafood industry	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71

Elective

Unit Selection - Coxswain Stream

All thirteen (13) elective units must be selected from the list below for students participating in the Coxswain Aquaculture 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	$34.45
MARF028	Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
MARF029	Meet work health and safety requirements	$39.00	$11.64	$16.89
MARF030	Survive at sea using survival craft	$48.75	$14.55	$21.02
MARI003	Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres	$113.75	$33.95	$48.27
MARJ006	Follow environmental work practices	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
MARK007	Handle a vessel up to 12 metres	$195.00	$58.20	$83.63
MARN008	Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres	$146.25	$43.65	$64.16
SFIAQU303	Monitor stock handling activities	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU304	Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring	$130.00	$38.80	$54.40
SFIAQU306	Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU308	Support hatchery operations	$146.25	$43.65	$64.16
SFIAQU315	Apply control measures for diseases	$113.75	$33.95	$48.27

Unit Selection - Land Operations Stream

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

National ID	Unit title	Tuition fee	Concession fee	Resource fee
MARC037	Operate inboard and outboard motors	$65.00	$19.40	$27.31
SFIAQU302	Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU303	Monitor stock handling activities	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU304	Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring	$130.00	$38.80	$54.40
SFIAQU305	Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU306	Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIAQU308	Support hatchery operations	$146.25	$43.65	$64.16
SFIAQU312	Monitor feed activities	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
SFIAQU315	Apply control measures for diseases	$113.75	$33.95	$48.27
SFIBIO201	Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment	$81.25	$24.25	$34.45
SFIPRO101	Clean fish	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFISTR204	Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport	$97.50	$29.10	$41.71
SFIXSI102	Communicate in the seafood industry	$97.50	$29.10	$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	$

SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture

Available all year round, 2023

Semester 1, 2023

Are you interested in sustainable food sources?

Licensing, Legislation and Regulation Requirements

Certification

Study options and how to apply

Available all year round, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Self Paced External

Apply Now

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

Semester 1, 2023

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom - Coxswain program

How to apply

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

Batavia Coast Maritime Institute - Classroom - Land Operations program

How to apply

Fee estimate

General*

Concession*

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