Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Aquaculture
Certificate IV in Aquaculture
SFI40119
BEI2
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 the supervisory or managerial level. In this role, these individuals are responsible for ensuring aquaculture business processes comply with legislative and workplace requirements. They also use their knowledge and skills to solve problems, plan for future work activities and take responsibility for others.
The environments in which these individuals work include:
aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations
hatcheries and nurseries
live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or transporters.
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:- fifteen (15) units of competency:
- three (3) core units, plus
- twelve (12) 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 eight (8) from the electives listed below, with at least three (3) listed in Group A
- up to four (4) from the electives listed below from Group A or B, or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OAS05 | SFIBIO401 | Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OAS22 | SFIAQU407 | Coordinate sustainable aquacultural practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| BBE34 | ACMWHS401 | Maintain workplace health and safety processes | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Specialist Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B General Elective Units
Up to four (4) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| W988 | SFI40111 | Certificate IV in Aquaculture | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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