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SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture

SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture

National ID SFI20119 State ID BEI8
Are you looking to join a school of fish lovers?

Learn the core skills and knowledge in this introduction course to the aquaculture industry. 

Study in extensive salt and freshwater aquaculture facilities at Fremantle Campus, providing practical hands-on training and industry-relevant skills.

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This qualification is directly aligned with priority industry areas where the jobs are today, and into the future. As part of the state government Lower fees, local skills initiative, from 1 January 2020 through to 31 December 2025 you'll only pay half the course fees, capped for each year at $1,200; or $400 (plus resource fee) if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more

Overview

Campus Fremantle

When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025

Study Mode On Campus | Online and On Campus

This qualification is the crucial first step towards an exciting career in aquaculture. This course provides students with a range of core skills and knowledge relevant to working in the aquaculture industry. Graduates go on to further studies or working in a range on environments including onshore aquaculture facilities, offshore culture facilities and the ornamental fish industry.

Aquaculture is a fast-growing industry. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) issued a report in 2018 stating that ‘aquaculture is fastest growing food production sector worldwide’. Typical entry-level jobs for those holding Certificate II include:

  • Australian and overseas aquaculture farms
  • hatcheries and nurseries   
  • live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or 
  • transporters, pet shops, public aquaria, zoos or other facilities with aquatic animals 

  

Study in a specialised facility in the maritime heart of Fremantle

Fremantle campus features extensive salt and freshwater aquaculture facilities, and experienced staff which offers plenty of relevant hands-on opportunities. Our staff have involved students in the culture and applied research projects of many marine and freshwater organisms over the last two decades including species such as abalone, dhufish, yellowtail kingfish, marron and barramundi.

 

  • handling and harvesting stock,
  • preparing stock for live transport,
  • monitoring stock and environmental conditions,
  • producing algal cultures, and
  • working effectively in the seafood industry

Important information

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Semester 1, 2025

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 1, 2025
Where Fremantle
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
SFIAQU202 Handle stock $16.20 $4.80 $57.75
SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment $40.50 $12.00 $39.00
SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety requirements $32.40 $9.60 $22.25
SFIXSI102 Communicate in the seafood industry $48.60 $14.40 $22.25
SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry $48.60 $14.40 $67.75

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Monitor stock and environmental conditions
$40.50 $12.00 $72.25
Produce algal or live-feed cultures
$40.50 $12.00 $81.00
Harvest cultured or held stock
$16.20 $4.80 $35.50
Control predators and pests
$24.30 $7.20 $67.75
Feed stock
$32.40 $9.60 $59.25
Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport
$48.60 $14.40 $67.75
Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices
$32.40 $9.60 $33.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Semester 2, 2024

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Fremantle
How On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
SFIAQU202 Handle stock $16.20 $4.80 $57.75
SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment $40.50 $12.00 $39.00
SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety requirements $32.40 $9.60 $22.25
SFIXSI102 Communicate in the seafood industry $48.60 $14.40 $22.25
SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry $48.60 $14.40 $67.75

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Monitor stock and environmental conditions
$40.50 $12.00 $72.25
Produce algal or live-feed cultures
$40.50 $12.00 $81.00
Harvest cultured or held stock
$16.20 $4.80 $35.50
Control predators and pests
$24.30 $7.20 $67.75
Feed stock
$32.40 $9.60 $59.25
Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport
$48.60 $14.40 $67.75
Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices
$32.40 $9.60 $33.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

Details

Duration 1 Semester
When Semester 2, 2024
Where Fremantle
How Online and On Campus

Units and fees

Core

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
SFIAQU202 Handle stock $16.20 $4.80 $57.75
SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment $40.50 $12.00 $39.00
SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety requirements $32.40 $9.60 $22.25
SFIXSI102 Communicate in the seafood industry $48.60 $14.40 $22.25
SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry $48.60 $14.40 $67.75

Elective

National ID Unit title General fee Concession Resource fee
Provide First Aid
$29.16 $8.64 $95.50
Monitor stock and environmental conditions
$40.50 $12.00 $72.25
Harvest cultured or held stock
$16.20 $4.80 $35.50
Control predators and pests
$24.30 $7.20 $67.75
Feed stock
$32.40 $9.60 $59.25
Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport
$48.60 $14.40 $67.75
Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices
$32.40 $9.60 $33.25

Indicative fees and charges 

The fees quoted are estimates only and are for all units in the course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. If you're a student that has successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in to complete this course. Please view the full list of fee disclaimers. 

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