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Certificate I in Seafood Industry
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SFI10119
Your foundational work in processing, aquaculture, or fishing operations is a vital part of the seafood industry. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a formal recognition pathway for these essential skills. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as this qualification becomes available for assessment.
About This Qualification
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.
Qualification Code
SFI10119
Training Package
SFI — Seafood Industry
AQF Level
Certificate I
Total Units
6 (2 core + 4 elective)
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Important: RPL It Australia is a student support service. All assessment and qualification issuance is conducted by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). RPL It does not deliver training, conduct assessments, or issue qualifications.
Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Seafood Processing Worker | Preparing seafood products for sale through skinning, filleting, trimming, and packing in a commercial environment. |
| Deckhand | Assisting with fishing operations by landing catch, maintaining nets, and performing routine vessel maintenance. |
| Aquaculture Production Hand | Supporting the daily operations of aquaculture facilities, including stock feeding and basic facility upkeep. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
ℹ️ Important Pathway Advice
RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Current resume outlining seafood industry experience
- ✓Position descriptions for processing or deckhand roles
- ✓Letter of employment confirming industry tenure
Seafood Processing
- ✓Records of fish cleaning, skinning, or filleting tasks
- ✓Evidence of packing and portioning seafood products
- ✓Logs showing work area cleaning and sanitation
Aquaculture & Fishing
- ✓Logs of basic aquaculture activities or stock feeding
- ✓Records of netting assembly or repair work
- ✓Documentation of deckhand duties performed aboard vessels
Safety & Temperature Control
- ✓Workplace health and safety induction records
- ✓Temperature monitoring logs for seafood products
- ✓Food safety and basic handling checklists
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Seafood Industry.
Certificate II
Certificate II in Aquaculture
SFI20119
Certificate II
Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support
SFI20419
Certificate II
Certificate II in Fishing Operations
SFI20219
Certificate II
Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
SFI20319
Certificate III
Certificate III in Aquaculture
SFI30119
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