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Certificate III in Fishing Operations

  • Certificate

Build on your skills and knowledge in the fishing and seafood industry with this qualification. You will learn to understand shipboard orders, follow safe work practices, fishing operations and marine communication. Acquire knowledge and skills in the correct use of fishing gear and equipment, monitoring environment and water quality, and how to handle, harvest and sort by catch.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 semester full-time
Course Code
SFI30219, 0100602
Intake Months
Jul
International Fees
$6,240 total

About this course

Build on your skills and knowledge in the fishing and seafood industry with this qualification. You will learn to understand shipboard orders, follow safe work practices, fishing operations and marine communication. Acquire knowledge and skills in the correct use of fishing gear and equipment, monitoring environment and water quality, and how to handle, harvest and sort by catch. During this course you will be involved in coastal navigation and meteorology, marine biology and ecology and the use of technology in the aquaculture field. By the end of this course, you will have the seaperson skills to operate a small vessel and be able to apply management skills across the fishing operations industry. Upon completion of your studies, you have the option to continue into SFI50119 Diploma of Aquaculture for a further 12 months. Please select a campus below and press the button to view detailed information about this course, including core and elective units; work placements; assessment methods; and learning resources, facilities and equipment.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 5.5 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.

  • Completion of SFI20219 Certificate II in Fishing Operations is required for entry into this course.

Study locations

Geraldton

Career pathways

  • Deckhand - Sailing Charters
  • General Deckhand