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Certificate II in Aquaculture
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SFI20119
Your practical experience in supporting aquatic stock care and farm operations is a foundation of expertise. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined RPL pathway for this qualification. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can begin guiding your experience toward formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants to support the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. In this role, these individuals undertake a range of routine tasks such as handling, feeding and monitoring stock, and monitoring environmental conditions under the direction of a supervisor. The environments in which these individuals work include: aquaculture farmsaquarium wholesalers and retailershatcheries and nurserieslive post-harvest holding facilities. 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 unit at this time of publication.
Qualification Code
SFI20119
Training Package
SFI — Seafood Industry
AQF Level
Certificate II
Total Units
12 (5 core + 7 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 |
|---|---|
| Aquaculture Attendant | Supporting the daily care, feeding, and health monitoring of aquatic stock within farm or hatchery environments. |
| Hatchery Assistant | Assisting with the specialised processes of breeding and early-stage stock development in controlled nursery settings. |
| Aquaculture Maintenance Worker | Performing essential farm operations including the upkeep of water supply systems and post-harvest structures. |
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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 detailing aquaculture attendant roles
- ✓Position descriptions from hatcheries or farms
- ✓Letters of support from supervisors or farm managers
Stock Care & Feeding
- ✓Records of stock feeding schedules and monitoring
- ✓Documentation of stock handling and movement
- ✓Logs detailing the observation of stock health and behaviour
Environmental Monitoring
- ✓Water quality testing results and maintenance logs
- ✓Records of environmental condition monitoring
- ✓Documentation of temperature and oxygen level checks
Maintenance & Biosecurity
- ✓Equipment cleaning and biosecurity check records
- ✓Routine maintenance logs for water supply systems
- ✓Evidence of pest or predator control activities
Safety & Compliance
- ✓Workplace health and safety induction records
- ✓Food safety or biosecurity compliance documentation
- ✓Site-specific safety reports or incident logs
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 I
Certificate I in Seafood Industry
SFI10119
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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