Qualification Outline

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Certificate IV in Aquaculture

Certificate IV in Aquaculture

Qualification
National Code:
SFI40119
State Code:
BEI2
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
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
690
Duration
2 Semesters
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 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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAS27 SFIAQU402 Coordinate construction or installation of stock culture, holding and farm structures 40 Unit of competency
BBE10 ACMCAS403 Design, construct and maintain aquascapes 100 Unit of competency
OCH92 SFIAQU411 Develop and implement a stock health program 50 Unit of competency
OAS25 SFIAQU405 Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise 50 Unit of competency
OAO33 AHCCHM404 Develop procedures to minimise risks in the use of chemicals 55 Unit of competency
OAS23 SFIAQU410 Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a recirculating aquaculture system 50 Unit of competency
OAR67 SFIEMS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices 40 Unit of competency
OAS24 SFIAQU406 Implement low water exchange microbial floc technologies 35 Unit of competency
OAS21 SFIAQU409 Implement, monitor and review stock production 50 Unit of competency
OCH98 SFIAQU414 Investigate the use of new or emerging aquatic technology 55 Unit of competency
OCH96 SFIAQU413 Maintain aquabotic technology 45 Unit of competency
OAS30 SFIAQU403 Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systems 50 Unit of competency
OCH99 SFIAQU412 Operate aquabotic technology 45 Unit of competency
OAS26 SFIAQU404 Operate hatchery 100 Unit of competency
OCH97 SFIAQU415 Operate ROVs 55 Unit of competency
OAO39 AHCCHM405 Plan and implement a chemical use program 35 Unit of competency
OAS18 SFIAQU408 Supervise harvest and post-harvest activities 50 Unit of competency
BAM11 AHCMOM402 Supervise maintenance of property, machinery and equipment 30 Unit of competency
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.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCF09 BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes 40 Unit of competency
AUH96 BSBATSIC411 Communicate with the community 30 Unit of competency
OCF90 BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding 45 Unit of competency
OBK34 AHCBUS407 Cost a project 40 Unit of competency
OCE46 BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace 45 Unit of competency
OCE80 BSBESB406 Establish operational strategies and procedures for new business ventures 40 Unit of competency
OCE26 BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
OCE19 BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships 40 Unit of competency
OCF94 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness 45 Unit of competency
OCF11 BSBESB407 Manage finances for new business ventures 50 Unit of competency
OCG11 BSBESB404 Market new business ventures 45 Unit of competency
OBK35 AHCBUS408 Operate within a budget framework 25 Unit of competency
OCD82 BSBESB403 Plan finances for new business ventures 50 Unit of competency
OCD38 BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments 35 Unit of competency
OCF73 BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans 45 Unit of competency
BAS43 AHCWRK403 Supervise work routines and staff performance 40 Unit of competency
OCE36 BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals 35 Unit of competency
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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