SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture
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.
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.
Overview
Where Fremantle
When Semester 2, 2025 | Semester 1, 2025
How 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
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFIAQU202 Handle stock | $16.20 | $4.80 | $59.25 |
| SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $40.00 |
| SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety requirements | $32.40 | $9.60 | $22.75 |
| SFIXSI102 Communicate in the seafood industry | $48.60 | $14.40 | $22.75 |
| SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry | $48.60 | $14.40 | $69.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $74.25 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $83.25 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $36.50 |
|
|
$24.30 | $7.20 | $69.75 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $61.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $69.75 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $34.25 |
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, 2025
Details
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFIAQU202 Handle stock | $16.20 | $4.80 | $59.25 |
| SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $40.00 |
| SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety requirements | $32.40 | $9.60 | $22.75 |
| SFIXSI102 Communicate in the seafood industry | $48.60 | $14.40 | $22.75 |
| SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry | $48.60 | $14.40 | $69.75 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $74.25 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $83.25 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $36.50 |
|
|
$24.30 | $7.20 | $69.75 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $61.00 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $69.75 |
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $34.25 |
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.