Course Catalogue

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants or technicians for the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. In this role, these individuals have responsibilities for the handling of stock, and maintaining water quality and monitoring environmental conditions. They may perform dives or vessel operations as part of their role. 

The environments in which these individuals work include:

• aquaculture farms
• aquarium wholesalers and retailers
• hatcheries and nurseries
• live post-harvest holding facilities.

All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

Occupations relevant to this qualification in industry sectors such as Aquaculture include: 

>Aquaculture Production Hand 
>Aquaculture Leading Hand

To ensure you have the right skills and support to succeed in your course, a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LL&N) evaluation helps identify areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture, candidates require:

• Employment with a suitable aquaculture enterprise; or
• Trainees must have an existing work contract