Duration
26 weeks
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as aquaculture attendants to support the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. In this role, these individuals undertake a range of routine tasks such as handling, feeding and monitoring stock, and monitoring environmental conditions under the direction of a supervisor.
The environments in which these individuals work include:
- 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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at this time of publication.
Career Outcomes
Aquaculture Maintenance Worker
Aquaculture Maintenance Workers perform aquaculture farm operations and maintenance work. Tasks may include carrying out on-farm post-harvest operations; transport; handling and storing chemicals; and assisting with the preparation and installation of pipes.
Aquaculture Business Support Worker
Aquaculture Business Support Workers provide administrative support and relief fieldhand work in small aquaculture businesses.
Aquaculture Production Hand Assistant
Aquaculture Production Hand Assistants work as aquaculture attendants to support the care of aquatic stock in the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. In this role, these individuals undertake a range of routine tasks such as handling, feeding and monitoring stock and monitoring environmental conditions under the direction of a supervisor.
CRICOS Details
Certificate II in Aquaculture is listed on the official CRICOS register and delivered by Department of Training and Workforce Development in 050701 - Aquaculture.
- CRICOS course code: 0100606
- Provider: Department of Training and Workforce Development
- Course level: Certificate II
- Study level: VET
- Field of education: 050701 - Aquaculture
- National qualification code: SFI20119
- Dual qualification: No
- Foundation studies: No
- Work component: No
- Course language: English
- Duration: 26 weeks
- Locations: Geraldton, Fremantle, WA
This overview is compiled from official CRICOS register data. Confirm fees, duration, intake dates, and entry requirements directly with the provider before applying.