To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
16 units of competency:
3 core units plus
13 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. Any combination of electives that meets the packaging rules can be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Aquaculture:
at least 5 electives listed in Group A
the remaining 8 elective units may be selected from any of the groups below
up to 4 electives may be selected from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Where appropriate, electives may be packaged to provide a qualification with a specialisation area as follows:
a minimum of 5 electives from Group B must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Aquaculture (Diving Operations)
a minimum of 8 electives from Group C must be selected for the award of the Certificate III in Aquaculture (Vessel Operations).
Core Units
SFIBIO301
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Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests
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SFIWHS301
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Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
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SFIXSI201
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Work effectively in the seafood industry
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Elective Units
Group A Aquaculture Operations
ACMCAS303
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Provide advice on selection and care of aquatic animals
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ACMCAS305
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Maintain aquascapes and aquatic animals
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AHCBIO202
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Follow site quarantine procedures
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AHCNAR302
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Collect and preserve biological samples
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FBPOPR2066
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Apply sampling procedures
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SFIAQU301
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Undertake effluent treatment and waste disposal
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SFIAQU302
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Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures
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SFIAQU303
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Monitor stock handling activities
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SFIAQU304
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Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring
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SFIAQU305
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Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities
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SFIAQU306
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Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures
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SFIAQU307
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Monitor the operations of a recirculating aquaculture system
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SFIAQU308
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Support hatchery operations
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SFIAQU309
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Carry out emergency procedures
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SFIAQU310
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Apply control measures for predators and pests
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SFIAQU312
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Monitor feed activities
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SFIAQU313
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Operate hi-tech and real time aquatic technology
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SFIAQU314
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Interpret aquatic digital information
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SFIAQU315
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Apply control measures for diseases
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SFIAQU407
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Coordinate sustainable aquacultural practices
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SFIAQU408
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Supervise harvest and post-harvest activities
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SFIOBS305
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Collect routine fishery management data
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SFIBIO401
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Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures
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Group B Diving Operations
An asterisk (*) next to the unit code indicates that there are prerequisite requirements that must be met when packaging the qualification. Please refer to the Prerequisite requirements table for details.
HLTAID011
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Provide First Aid
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SFIDIV301
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Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry
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SFIDIV302
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Perform diving operations using SSBA
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SFIDIV303
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Perform diving operations using SCUBA
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SFIDIV304
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Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SSBA
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SFIDIV305
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Undertake emergency procedures in SCUBA diving operations
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SFIDIV306
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Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector
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SISOPLN006
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Plan for minimal environmental impact
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SISOSCB001
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SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
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SISOSCB008*
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SCUBA dive using Enriched Air Nitrox
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SISOSCB009*
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SCUBA dive to depths between 18 and 40 metres
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Group C Vessel Operations
MARB027
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Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems
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MARC037
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Operate inboard and outboard motors
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MARC038
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Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems
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MARC043
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Transmit and receive information by marine radio
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MARC044
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Transmit and receive information by marine VHF radio
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MARF027
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Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
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MARF028
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Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
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MARF029
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Meet work health and safety requirements
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MARF030
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Survive at sea using survival craft
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MARH013
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Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres
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MARI003
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Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres
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MARJ006
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Follow environmental work practices
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MARK007
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Handle a vessel up to 12 metres
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MARN008
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Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres
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Group D General Electives
AHCCHM304
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Transport and store chemicals
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AHCCHM307
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Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
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SFIAQU213
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Use waders safely in aquatic environments
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SFIEMS201
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Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
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SFIFSH301
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Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance
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SFIPRO101
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Clean fish
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SFIPRO103
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Fillet fish and prepare portions
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SFIPRO104
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Work with knives
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SFIPRO203
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Shuck molluscs
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SFISTR302
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Supervise storage of temperature controlled stock
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SFIXSI101
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Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices
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SFIXSI102
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Communicate in the seafood industry
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SFIXSI202
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Maintain the temperature of seafood
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SFIXSI402
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Act to prevent interaction with protected species
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SIRRMER001
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Produce visual merchandise displays
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TLILIC0003
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Licence to operate a forklift truck
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TLILIC0002
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Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
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TLILIC0008
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Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
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TLILIC0010
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Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)
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Prerequisite requirements
Unit of competency
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Prerequisite requirement
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SISOSCB008 SCUBA dive using Enriched Air Nitrox
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SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
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SISOSCB009 SCUBA dive to depths between 18 and 40 metres
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SISOSCB001 SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
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