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Certificate II in Aquaculture


 National Code: SFI20119
 TAFE SA Code: TP01164


Description

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.

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    Upfront Payment

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • 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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Certificate II in Aquaculture
TP01164
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