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Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations
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SFI20319
You have the experience. Your daily work in seafood processing and distribution has built a foundation of technical skill that deserves formal recognition. We are currently establishing RTO partnerships for this qualification, and we invite you to register your interest to be notified when the pathway is open.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work in the seafood processing or sales and distribution sectors of the seafood industry. In this role, these individuals undertake routine tasks such as fish preparation, packaging, storage, retail and distribution under the direction of a supervisor. The environments in which these individuals work include: aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operationscontract harvesting and on-farm processing companiesprocessing plantsseafood wholesalers, fish markets or retailers. 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
SFI20319
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 |
|---|---|
| Seafood Processing Worker | Preparing seafood products through skinning, filleting, and packing for commercial sale and distribution. |
| Seafood Retailer | Managing fresh seafood displays, assisting customers with product selection, and maintaining strict food safety standards. |
| Wholesale Distribution Assistant | Coordinating the receipt, storage, and dispatch of seafood stock to ensure freshness and compliance across the supply chain. |
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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
- ✓Detailed resume or CV outlining seafood industry roles
- ✓Current and past position descriptions
- ✓Employment contracts or letters from seafood processing employers
Food Safety & Temperature Control
- ✓Temperature monitoring logs for cold storage and transport
- ✓Food safety supervisor certificates or training records
- ✓Hygiene and sanitation audit reports from your work area
Processing & Preparation
- ✓Photos or videos of seafood preparation such as filleting, shucking, or peeling
- ✓Production logs showing volume and quality of processed product
- ✓Quality control checklists used during packaging or processing tasks
Storage & Distribution
- ✓Dispatch and receiving records for seafood products
- ✓Live transport checklists and biosecurity documentation
- ✓Inventory management records for retail or wholesale stock
Workplace Safety & Communication
- ✓WHS incident reports or risk assessments you have completed
- ✓Toolbox talk records or team meeting minutes
- ✓Evidence of following biosecurity and environmental procedures
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.
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