Qualification Outline
22/07/2026 5:39 AM AWST
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Certificate IV in Fishing Operations
Certificate IV in Fishing Operations
SFI40211
W989
Deleted
Transition (Deleted)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 06/03/2015 | Current | Approved |
| 2.00 | 29/03/2013 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification specifies the competencies required to oversee fishing operations.
The qualification will have application for people working:
for aquaculture farms using wild caught broodstock or seedstock
on charter vessels
on fishing vessels.
Job roles
Individuals operating at this level undertake a broad range of routine processes and procedures which may include
implementing occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, food safety and quality control procedures and policies
locating fishing grounds
managing and controlling fishing operations
managing cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vessel
managing or leading work teams, including divers
managing the handling, harvesting and sorting of by-catch
skippering a vessel.
Work may vary between enterprises.
Job role titles may include:
fishing master
skipper/owner.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved.- four (4) core units plus
- five (5) fishing specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- eleven (11) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
- Group A fishing specialist units not yet selected for this qualification
- Group B elective units
- imported units from this Training Package or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of four (4) units can be imported and at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate IV or Diploma level. Units must be relevant to workplace needs.
1. Core Units
All four (4) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9166 | SFICORE101C | Apply basic food handling and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9167 | SFICORE103C | Communicate in the seafood industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D9169 | SFICORE106B | Meet workplace OHS requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9168 | SFICORE105B | Work effectively in the seafood industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Fishing Specialist Units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9180 | SFIEMS302B | Act to prevent interaction with protected species | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9229 | SFIFISH310A | Adjust and position fishing gear | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0995 | BSBRSK401A | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9252 | SFIOHS301C | Implement OHS policies and guidelines | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9231 | SFIFISH401C | Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D9232 | SFIFISH402C | Manage and control fishing operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D7030 | AHCMOM402A | Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D7321 | AHCWRK403A | Supervise work routines and staff performance | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to eleven (11) units may be chosen from Group B
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S431 | SFI42204 | Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations - Marine Engine Driver I) | Qualification |
| S430 | SFI41204 | Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships