Qualification Outline

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Certificate I in Seafood Industry

Certificate I in Seafood Industry

Qualification
National Code:
SFI10119
State Code:
BEI9
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0507 - Fisheries Studies
Original TGA Release Date
21/06/2019
Approved Date
18/02/2021
Stream of Study
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
130
Duration
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
2.00 30/10/2020 Current Approved
1.00 21/06/2019 Replaced Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals preparing for work in the aquaculture, fishing and seafood processing and/or retail and distribution sectors of the seafood industry. The role includes undertaking a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.
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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- six (6) units of competency:
- two (2) core units, plus
- four (4) elective units.

Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least two (2) from the electives listed below
- up to two (2) from the electives listed below, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units

Two (2) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAR09 SFIXSI102 Communicate in the seafood industry 30 Unit of competency
OAR12 SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety requirements 20 Unit of competency
2. Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from the elective units listed below.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAR11 SFIXSI101 Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices 20 Unit of competency
OAR62 SFIFSH205 Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel 40 Unit of competency
OAR24 SFISTR203 Assemble and load refrigerated product 15 Unit of competency
OAR66 SFIFSH201 Assemble and repair damaged netting 25 Unit of competency
OAS56 SFIAQU101 Carry out basic aquaculture activities 20 Unit of competency
OAR49 SFIPRO101 Clean fish 30 Unit of competency
OAR48 SFIPRO102 Clean work area 10 Unit of competency
OCI00 SFIAQU217 Feed stock 20 Unit of competency
OAR47 SFIPRO103 Fillet fish and prepare portions 30 Unit of competency
OAS57 SFIAQU202 Handle stock 10 Unit of competency
OAS08 SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment 25 Unit of competency
OAR14 SFIXSI202 Maintain the temperature of seafood 10 Unit of competency
OAR34 SFISAD201 Prepare, cook and retail seafood products 30 Unit of competency
OAR26 SFISTR202 Receive and distribute product 15 Unit of competency
OAR33 SFISAD202 Retail seafood 15 Unit of competency
OAR16 SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry 30 Unit of competency
OAR46 SFIPRO104 Work with knives 20 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W982 SFI10111 Certificate I in Aquaculture Qualification
W983 SFI10211 Certificate I in Fishing Operations Qualification
D617 SFI10511 Certificate I in Seafood Processing Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
No information