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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 by giving you the skills to be able to plan, install and construct structures to house fish and other species.

Key details

Degree Type
Certificate
Course Code
SFI30119, 0100603
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$6,402 per year / $7,402 total
International Fees
$6,402 per year / $7,402 total

About 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.

Please view Admission requirements for your country of origin.

Study locations

Fremantle

Online

Career pathways

Career opportunities
  • Aquaculture Farm Attendant
  • Pond Worker
Career opportunities
  • Aquaculture Farm Attendant
  • Pond Worker
  • Aquaculture Farm Attendant
  • Pond Worker
  • Course structure

    To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in 16 units. These 16 are comprised of 3 core units and 13 elective units. Elective units listed below have been selected in consultation with industry.

    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.

    Core units
      National ID
      Unit title
    • 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
      National ID
      Unit title
    • 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