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SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture

  • Certificate

Further your knowledge in aquaculture and sustainable food sources with this qualification. This course will build your knowledge in fish farming, including planning, installing, and constructing structures for aquatic species, as well as maintaining water quality and managing stock health. The program is practical and hands-on, utilizing extensive salt and freshwater facilities.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Duration
1 - 1 semesters full-time
Course Code
BEI5, 100603
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jul
International Fees
$6,570 per year / $6,570 total

About this course

Why choose this course?

Further your knowledge in aquaculture and sustainable food sources with this qualification. This course will build your knowledge in fish farming by giving you the skills to be able to plan, install and construct structures to house fish and other species. During your studies you will acquire the skills to create a balanced environment for stock by ensuring the water temperature and flow are all of good quality, which is vital for healthy fish stock. Your newly gained knowledge will also give you the opportunity to identify and treat diseases and dispose of effluent wastes when required.

Part of this course involves harvesting stock, carrying out postharvest operations and arranging stock transport. It will be your responsibility to operate high technology water treatment components and implement emergency procedures and occupational health and safety guidelines if they arise.

This qualification is very practical and hands on with extensive salt and freshwater facilities located at the campuses.

If you want to further expand your aquaculture skills then consider studying the SFI50119 Diploma of Aquaculture for a further 12 months.

Entry requirements

  • An IELTS score (academic) of 6.0 with no band score less than 5.0 or equivalent.
  • Completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 10.

Study locations

Fremantle

What you will learn

Why choose this course?

Further your knowledge in aquaculture and sustainable food sources with this qualification. This course will build your knowledge in fish farming by giving you the skills to be able to plan, install and construct structures to house fish and other species. During your studies you will acquire the skills to create a balanced environment for stock by ensuring the water temperature and flow are all of good quality, which is vital for healthy fish stock. Your newly gained knowledge will also give you the opportunity to identify and treat diseases and dispose of effluent wastes when required.

Part of this course involves harvesting stock, carrying out postharvest operations and arranging stock transport. It will be your responsibility to operate high technology water treatment components and implement emergency procedures and occupational health and safety guidelines if they arise.

This qualification is very practical and hands on with extensive salt and freshwater facilities located at the campuses.

Career pathways

  • Aquaculture Farm Attendant
  • Pond Worker

Course structure

Core units
  • SFIBIO301 Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests
  • SFIWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
  • SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry
Elective units
  • AHCNAR302 Collect and preserve biological samples
  • FBPOPR2066 Apply sampling procedures
  • HLTAID011 Provide First Aid
  • MARF027 Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
  • MARF028 Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel
  • MARF029 Meet work health and safety requirements
  • MARF030 Survive at sea using survival craft
  • SFIAQU303 Monitor stock handling activities
  • SFIAQU304 Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring
  • SFIAQU306 Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures
  • SFIAQU308 Support hatchery operations
  • SFIAQU312 Monitor feed activities
  • SFIAQU315 Apply control measures for diseases

Credit for prior study or work

Students who enrol into this qualification will be eligible for credit transfer of the units that they have already achieved. Fees paid by international students are set on a commercial basis and are paid as a whole of course fee - no refund will apply to credit transfers. Please refer to your letter of Offer for detailed duration and costings for your enrolment.

How to apply

How to apply

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  1. find a course;
  2. check entry requirements;
  3. submit an application;
  4. accept your offer and pay;
  5. apply for your student visa; and
  6. receive your visa and come to Australia for your studies.

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