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Certificate III in Aquaculture
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SFI30119
You have developed a deep understanding of aquatic stock care and environmental management through years of hands-on work in the seafood industry. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to create a recognition pathway that honours your expertise in hatcheries, farms, or wholesale facilities. Register your interest to be the first to know when we can guide your experience toward formal recognition.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants or technicians for the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. In this role, these individuals have responsibilities for the handling of stock, and maintaining water quality and monitoring environmental conditions. They may perform dives or vessel operations as part of their role. 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. Some SFI and imported units in the elective bank are subject to licencing, legislative or certification requirements, including: occupational diving is regulated independently by each state and territory workplace health and safety authority. Users are advised to check with the relevant authority to confirm current requirements.the MAR units that appear in the elective bank are subject to licencing and regulatory requirements. These units must be implemented in line with the MAR Maritime Training Package and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requirements.the TLI licencing units must be implemented in line with the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.
Qualification Code
SFI30119
Training Package
SFI — Seafood Industry
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
See training.gov.au
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
National Register
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Aquaculture Production Hand | Managing the daily operations of aquaculture facilities including stock control, harvesting, and equipment maintenance. |
| Aquaculture Leading Hand | Supervising the care of aquatic stock while monitoring water quality and ensuring biosecurity standards are met. |
| Hatchery Technician | Providing specialised care for aquatic stock in nurseries and hatcheries to ensure optimal growth and health. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Certain roles within the aquaculture sector, particularly those involving occupational diving or vessel operation, are subject to specific state and national regulatory requirements. Please note that while a qualification is a key component, it does not automatically grant a licence to operate.
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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
- ✓Comprehensive resume or CV
- ✓Detailed position descriptions
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service
Stock & Health Records
- ✓Feeding and stock movement logs
- ✓Aquatic disease and pest monitoring reports
- ✓Stock handling and harvesting records
Water Quality & Environment
- ✓Water quality testing results and logs
- ✓Environmental condition monitoring data
- ✓Biosecurity protocol compliance records
Operations & Compliance
- ✓WHS incident reports and safety audits
- ✓Equipment maintenance and calibration logs
- ✓Vessel or dive logs where applicable
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 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
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