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Certificate III in Working with Crocodiles
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SFI30520
You understand the unique demands and inherent risks of working with one of the world's most formidable predators. Whether your expertise lies in wildlife conservation, commercial farming, or egg harvesting in remote habitats, your practical skills represent a high level of specialised competence. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a streamlined recognition pathway for this qualification; please register your interest to be notified when this service commences.
About This Qualification
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work with crocodiles either in a controlled environment or in the wild and applies to individuals who apply a broad range of knowledge and skills in varied roles related to working with crocodiles. If working with crocodiles in a controlled environment, individuals undertake a range of tasks such as handling, feeding and monitoring stock, and monitoring environmental conditions under limited supervision. If working with crocodiles in the wild, individuals conduct activities in crocodile habitats. Individuals undertaking this qualification will be required to take responsibility for: risk factors associated with working with crocodilestheir own outputs and learningparticipation in crocodile care teamwork. The environments in which these individuals work include: crocodile farmscrocodile research facilitiescrocodile wildlife parksNorthern Australian waterways. 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. Licences or permits may be required for the use of firearms, operating vehicles or for restricted drugs used on crocodiles. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
SFI30520
Training Package
SFI — Seafood Industry
AQF Level
Certificate III
Total Units
14 (5 core + 9 elective)
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 |
|---|---|
| Crocodile Harvester | Responsible for the humane harvesting of crocodiles for skin and meat within commercial farm environments. |
| Crocodile Egg Harvester | Planning and executing the safe collection of eggs from wild or captive nests for transport to hatchery facilities. |
| Wildlife/Crocodile Assistant | Providing daily care, feeding, and habitat maintenance for crocodiles within zoos, research facilities, or wildlife parks. |
| Crocodile Hatchery Support Worker | Managing incubation processes and the specialised care required for crocodile hatchlings in a research or production setting. |
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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
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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 and detailed work history
- ✓Position descriptions from farms or wildlife parks
- ✓Logbooks documenting crocodile handling and interactions
Safety & Risk Management
- ✓Remote or isolated site first aid certifications
- ✓Risk assessment reports for habitat entry
- ✓WHS incident reports and safety compliance records
Husbandry & Harvesting
- ✓Feeding schedules and stock monitoring logs
- ✓Egg collection records and transport manifests
- ✓Harvesting logs and humane destruction documentation
Facility Operations
- ✓Biosecurity protocol compliance records
- ✓Water quality monitoring and testing data
- ✓Hatchery incubation and hatchling care logs
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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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