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Certificate II in Aquaculture


 National Code: SFI20119
 TAFE SA Code: TP01164


Course Type: School Students

2026 start

Description

TAFE SA's courses for school students are designed for students in Year 11 to Year 12. They provide the opportunity to learn specific industry skills and gain credit towards a nationally recognised qualification, all while students undertake their South Australian Certificate of Education (SACE).

Develop the skills and knowledge to work in the Aquaculture and Seafood industry. With a focus on hands-on, practical learning in a real Aquaculture facility, you will develop skills in feeding, handling and growing stock, disease management, harvesting, filleting and food hygiene, operating and maintaining aquaculture systems, as well as safe work practices, teamwork and effectively communicating in the seafood industry. The Certificate II in Aquaculture (SFI20119) has a strong focus on developing basic aquaculture knowledge and skills whilst providing additional training in elements of shipboard safety.
Duration
SACE Credits
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12 month

Part Time

Up to 40-45 Stage 1 Credits
Aquaculture Worker
Aquaculture Worker
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Study Mode
Study Load
Commences
Scheduled
Application
Cowell Area School
On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Part Time Part Time
Semester 1 CommencementSemester 1
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

You must be a school student undertaking SACE or equivalent, and meet the Flexible Industry Program eligibility criteria.

Course Delivery

  • Delivered over 12 months with a blended methodology.
    Online facilitated delivery is combined with timetabled intensive blocks (4 blocks of 5 days) for skills acquisition and assessments,
  • Dates, times, course units and training plans may vary for each delivery location,
  • It is recommended that students do not have a full study band at school if they wish to also study this qualification at TAFE SA.

Additional Information

Students must organise the following Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and wear/bring to their first class: enclosed shoes, gum boots, sun protection hat, notebook, and pen. A flyer with further information about incidentals, including equipment, PPE and uniforms, is available to download (please copy and paste link into your browser) https://students.tafesa.edu.au/docs/default-source/vetro-enrolment-packs-202610/vetro-incidentals-flyer-aquaculture.pdf

Fees

Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised co-payment
$195

Subsidised training will require applicants to meet eligibility criteria.

Fees may vary for each delivery location, depending on the subjects being offered, and are subject to change.

  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate II in Aquaculture (SFI20119)

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Communicate in the seafood industry 30
    Handle stock 15
    Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment 30
    Meet workplace health and safety requirements 20
    Work effectively in the seafood industry 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply Basic Seafood Handling and Safety Practices 20
    Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment 35
    Feed stock 20
    Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel 30
    Harvest cultured or held stock 15
    Manipulate stock culture environment 20
    Meet work health and safety requirements 30
    Monitor stock and environmental conditions 30
    Monitor water quality 30
    Produce algal or live-feed cultures 30
    Survive at sea using survival craft 15

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