Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Aquaculture
Diploma of Aquaculture
SFI50119
BEJ2
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
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 who work in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry at a management or leadership level. In this role, these individuals design, plan and implement programs and sustainable practices for an aquaculture enterprise that comply with a wide range of legislative and regulatory requirements.
The environments in which these individuals work include:
aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations
companies providing contract specialist services for aquaculture operations
companies providing consultancy, advisory, equipment sales or other services
hatcheries and nurseries
live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or transporters.
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:- twelve (12) units of competency:
- two (2) core units, plus
- ten (10) 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 seven (7) from the electives listed below, with at least four (4) listed in Group A
- up to three (3) from the electives listed below from Group A or B, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAS06 | SFIBIO501 | Plan and implement an aquaculture biosecurity plan | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAS15 | SFIAQU504 | Plan and implement environmentally sustainable aquacultural practices | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialist Elective Units
At least four (4) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCH78 | SFIEMS502 | Conduct an aquatic environmental audit | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAS09 | SFIAQU511 | Culture new aquaculture species | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OAS10 | SFIAQU510 | Design a recirculating aquaculture system | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OAS20 | SFIAQU501 | Develop a stock nutrition program | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAS17 | SFIAQU502 | Develop and implement an aquaculture breeding strategy | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAS11 | SFIAQU509 | Develop stock production plan | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAS19 | SFIAQU503 | Establish an aquaculture facility | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OAS12 | SFIAQU506 | Manage an aquaculture research trial | 60 | Unit of competency |
| OCH82 | SFIEMS501 | Plan an aquatic environmental audit | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAS13 | SFIAQU508 | Plan and design stock culture or holding systems and structures | 50 | Unit of competency |
| OCH94 | SFIAQU512 | Plan and design water supply and disposal systems | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OAS16 | SFIAQU505 | Plan stock health management | 50 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B General Elective Units
Up to three (3) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W990 | SFI50111 | Diploma of Aquaculture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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