Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Sales and Distribution)

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Description

This qualification represents the competencies relevant to people working in the sales and distribution sector of the seafood industry in the capacity of a skilled employee. It is designed for more experienced employees whose work requires extensive product knowledge and some responsibility for decision-making and coordination of team activities

They are also responsible for supervising or leading other workers/staff as part of a work team.

The qualification will have application for people working:

for seafood wholesalers, fish markets or retailers

for transport, storage and holding companies

on fishing dockside or aquaculture farm gate outlets or fishout/put-and-take operations.

Job roles

Individuals operating at this level will have a broad range of well-developed skills and the ability to adapt and transfer skills to new activities. That person will have some responsibility for decision-making and coordinating team activities. Their duties may include:

dealing with suppliers

handling and basic processing of seafood

maintaining food safety, OHS and other compliance requirements

packing, labelling, holding or storage and distribution

temperature control, including chilling, freezing and deep freezing

weighing, grading and quality control

wholesale or retail sales.

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

leading factory hand

senior seafood or fish packer

senior seafood or fish seller

senior seafood or fish transporter

senior store person or supervisor.

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Satisfied with Training

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who were satisfied with the training (Certificate III).

Improved Work Status

Percentage of graduates in the Management and Commerce field who started/expanded a business or who have a new job, more highly skilled work, a promotion or higher pay (Certificate III).

Salary

The middle of the range of salaries earned by graduates in the Management and Commerce field starting their first ever full-time job after graduating (Certificate III).

Jobs

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate III) are most often employed as:

31%

Clerical and Administrative Workers

17.6%

Sales Workers

14%

Community and Personal Service Workers

Industries

Graduates of the Management and Commerce field (Certificate III) are most often employed in:

18.4%

Retail Trade

15.7%

Administrative and Support Services

10.5%

Accommodation and Food Services

All statistics are supplied by the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.

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Units & Packaging

Packaging Rules

A total of eighteen (18) units of competency must be achieved.

four (4) core units plus

three (3) sales and distribution specialist elective units (Group A) plus

eleven (11) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:

Group A sales and distribution specialist units not yet selected for this qualification

Group B elective units

imported units from this Training Package or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of four (4) units can be imported, however, at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate III or IV level. Units must be relevant to seafood sales and distribution and not duplicate units already selected.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title
SFICORE101C*	Apply basic food handling and safety practices
SFICORE103C	Communicate in the seafood industry
SFICORE105B	Work effectively in the seafood industry
SFICORE106B	Meet workplace OHS requirements

* Note: SFICORE101C is not a required unit for operations that are growing or holding species not destined for human consumption. This includes ornamental or display species, stock for pearls, and stockers for conservation purposes. The unit FDFOP2063A Apply quality systems and procedures, is to be used in its place.

Elective units of competency

Group A: Sales and distribution specialist units

Unit code	Unit title
SFIAQUA315A	Oversee emergency procedures for on-land operations
SFIDIST301C	Wholesale product
SFIEMS301B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
SFIFISH209C	Maintain the temperature of seafood
SFIOHS301C	Implement OHS policies and guidelines
SFISTOR301C	Operate refrigerated storerooms
FDFFS2001A	Implement the food safety program and procedures
FDFFS3001A	Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures
SIRXMGT001A	Coordinate work teams

Group B: Other elective units

Aquaculture operations

Unit code	Unit title
SFIAQUA205C	Feed stock
SFIAQUA206C	Handle stock
SFIAQUA209C	Manipulate stock culture environment
SFIAQUA213C	Monitor stock and environmental conditions
SFIAQUA221A	Control predators and pests
SFIAQUA222A	Control diseases

Occupational health and safety

Unit code	Unit title
HLTAID003	Provide first aid

Quality assurance, food safety and environmental management

Unit code	Unit title
BSBRSK401A	Identify risk and apply risk management processes
FDFTEC3001A	Participate in HACCP team* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures
SFIEMS401B	Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system

Retail operations

Unit code	Unit title
SIRXCCS201	Apply point-of-sale handling procedures
SIRXCCS202	Interact with customers
SIRXCCS304	Coordinate interaction with customers
SIRXFIN201	Balance and secure point-of-sale terminal
SIRXICT001A	Operate retail technology
SIRXINV002A	Maintain and order stock
SIRXMER303	Coordinate merchandise presentation
SIRXWHS302	Maintain store safety
SIRXRSK002A	Maintain store security
SITXMPR402	Create a promotional display or stand

Seafood processing

Unit code	Unit title
SFIDIST201C	Prepare, cook and retail seafood products
SFIDIST202C	Retail fresh, frozen and live seafood
SFIPROC101C	Clean fish* SFIPROC106B Work with knives
SFIPROC102C	Clean work area
SFIPROC105B	Fillet fish and prepare portions* SFIPROC106B Work with knives
SFIPROC106B	Work with knives
SFIPROC201C	Head and peel crustaceans
SFIPROC202C	Process squid, cuttlefish and octopus
SFIPROC203C	Shuck molluscs
FDFOP2010A	Work with temperature controlled stock

Seafood transport and storage

Unit code	Unit title
SFISTOR202C	Receive and distribute product
SFISTOR203C	Assemble and load refrigerated product
SFISTOR204A	Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport
SFISTOR205A	Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product
SITXINV201	Receive and store stock
SITXINV202	Maintain the quality of perishable items
SITXINV401	Control stock
TLIA2009A	Complete and check import/export documentation
TLID2013A	Move materials mechanically using automated equipment
TLID1001A	Shift materials safely using manual handling methods
TLID2004A	Load and unload goods/cargo
TLILIC2001A	Licence to operate a forklift truck

Business services

Unit code	Unit title
BSBADM311A	Maintain business resources
BSBCUS301B	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBFIA301A	Maintain financial records
BSBFIA302A	Process payroll
BSBFIA303A	Process accounts payable and receivable
BSBFIA401A	Prepare financial reports
BSBINM301A	Organise workplace information
BSBITU306A	Design and produce business documents
BSBITU307A	Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
BSBITU309A	Produce desktop published documents
BSBRKG304B	Maintain business records
BSBSUS201A	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Frontline management

Unit code	Unit title
BSBFLM303C	Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBFLM306C	Provide workplace information and resourcing plans
BSBFLM309C	Support continuous improvement systems and processes
BSBFLM311C	Support a workplace learning environment
BSBINN301A	Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBITU305A	Conduct online transactions
BSBRES401A	Analyse and present research information
BSBRKG402B	Provide information from and about records
BSBWOR301B	Organise personal work priorities and development

Training and assessment

Unit code	Unit title
TAEASS301B	Contribute to assessment
TAEDEL301A	Provide work skill instruction

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Student Outcomes

Satisfied with Training

Improved Work Status

Salary

Jobs

31%

17.6%

14%

Industries

18.4%

15.7%

10.5%

Financial Assistance

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Subsidised Training

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