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QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Aquaculture


 National Code: SFI30119
 TAFE SA Code: TP01163


2025 start

Description

Expand your knowledge and develop the technical skills you need to progress your career in the aquaculture and seafood industry. This nationally accredited qualification is for people working as aquaculture attendants or technicians for the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. Gain hands-on skills in the handling of stock, looking after fish, maintaining water quality, monitoring environmental conditions, and key aspects of shipboard safety. Get out of the classroom and into the aquaculture industry with our practical, on-the-job training. If you’re already working in aquaculture, get on board now with this industry-standard traineeship.

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Duration
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24 months 
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Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Application
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Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Part Time Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • You must have a Contract of Training with an employer to undertake this course

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 24 month course
Subsidised
$546
$2,183
Concession
$325
$1,298
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Possible job roles include technical and supervisory roles in various sectors of the aquaculture industry; Hatchery and Nursery Technician; Live Feed Technician; Stock Husbandry Technician; Growout Supervisor; Post-Harvest Supervisor.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Aquaculture (SFI30119)
    Available for people who are actively employed in the finfish or shellfish aquaculture industry, including hatcheries. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 3 core units and 16 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Contribute to workplace health and safety processes 30
    Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests 30
    Work effectively in the seafood industry 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures 50
    Apply Basic Seafood Handling and Safety Practices 20
    Apply control measures for diseases 40
    Communicate in the seafood industry 30
    Fillet fish and prepare portions 20
    Follow site quarantine procedures 20
    Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring 40
    Monitor feed activities 40
    Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures 40
    Monitor stock handling activities 30
    Supervise harvest and post-harvest activities 50
    Support hatchery operations 25
    Work with knives 20

Further Information

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Certificate III in Aquaculture
TP01163
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