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Certificate III in Fishing Operations
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SFI30219
Your time at sea has cultivated a level of expertise that formal study cannot replicate. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to provide a pathway that recognises your senior deckhand experience. Register your interest today to be notified as soon as we can guide you through the recognition process.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the roles of individuals who work as senior deckhands or occupational divers on a commercial fishing vessel in the fishing sector of the seafood industry. In these roles, these individuals have responsibility for a range of fishing operations and may perform dives or vessel operations. The environments in which these individuals may work include: fishing vessels charter vesselsaquaculture farms using wild caught broodstock or seedstock. 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) requirementsthe TLI licencing units must be implemented in line with the TLI Transport and Logistics Training Package.
Qualification Code
SFI30219
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 |
|---|---|
| Senior Deck Hand | Leading deck operations and managing crew safety on commercial fishing vessels. |
| Commercial Fishing Diver | Conducting underwater operations for aquaculture broodstock or vessel maintenance. |
| Charter Vessel Operator | Overseeing fishing activities and passenger safety on professional charter expeditions. |
Licensing
STATE SPECIFIC⚠️ Important
Commercial fishing and diving operations are subject to strict regulatory oversight. While this qualification validates your competency, additional licensing from bodies such as AMSA or state safety regulators is often required for specific vessel or diving roles.
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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 and historical resume
- ✓Detailed position descriptions from fishing vessels
- ✓Employment contracts or letters of service
Fishing Operations
- ✓Vessel logs and catch records
- ✓Gear rigging and maintenance documentation
- ✓Records of seafood handling and storage
Safety & Compliance
- ✓WHS incident reports and safety drill logs
- ✓Biosecurity check records and aquatic disease reports
- ✓Equipment safety inspection checklists
Maritime & Diving
- ✓Verified sea service logs
- ✓Professional dive logs and dive safety records
- ✓Current maritime or transport certifications
On-Deck Evidence
- ✓Photos or videos of deck operations in progress
- ✓References from Vessel Masters or Skippers
- ✓Workplace induction and training records
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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