SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture
Turn the ocean into your office with a career in the aquaculture industry.
Students undertaking this training will learn skills required to work as an aquaculture attendant, under direct supervision, to support the farming of fish and other aquatic animals in the aquaculture industry.
This course is low fee* for residents of Western Australia and temporary residents holding certain visa types. An annual fee cap of $400 for those aged 15-24 or concession holders or $1,200 for everyone else, applies to this course. Some eligibility conditions apply for the low fee training and other fees may apply for some courses. Please refer to the FAQs for more information.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
^ You will pay half price for the course fees on the Lower fees, local skills courses, however other fees may apply such as for resources that are specifically needed for your training.
Overview
Campus Broome | Derby
Study Mode Traineeship | Workplace
As an aquaculture attendant, you may undertake a range of routine tasks such as:
- Handling animals
- Feeding animals
- Monitoring animals
- Monitoring environmental conditions
- General housekeeping, hygiene and biosecurity practices
The skills that you will learn will be relevant to other work environments where you may find work, including:
- Offshore and Onshore aquaculture farms
- Aquarium wholesalers and retailers
- Hatcheries and nurseries
- Live post-harvest holding facilities
All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
This course is only available to learners planning to engage in a Traineeship, OR currently working in the aquaculture industry.
- Communicating in aquaculture work environments
- Occupational health and safety awareness
- Stock Handling
- Stock Feeding
- Water maintenance
- Following established procedures
- Observing stock health
- Basic biosecurity practices
This certificate is suited to you if you are:
- Planning for a traineeship in the aquaculture industry
- You're currently employed in the industry and need more skills
Training is undertaken at the participants work place in conjunction with a Traineeship or existing work schedule.
Face to face delivery includes activities from:
- Classroom, which focuses on essential knowledge to enhance practical understanding
- Practical (hands-on) activities are undertaken in the workplace according to existing production plans.
- Students needing additional support between blocks can request access to our online learning resources
Select your preferred campus and apply
Details
Derby
Fitzroy Crossing
Halls Creek
Karratha
Minurmarghali Mia
Newman
Pundulmurra
Tom Price
Wyndham