Aquaculture, Fishing Operations & Biosecurity Project
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This project will review qualifications, skill set and units of competency from the SFI11 Seafood Industry Training Package to reflect changing industry skills requirements. This project will focus on skills for managing biosecurity risk in both prevention and management of outbreaks of exotic pathogens or the emergence of endemic pathogens.Aquaculture is of growing importance to the industry, with both the AQUAPLAN 2014-2019 and the National Aquaculture Strategy 2017 identifying specific objectives dedicated to ensuring there is appropriate training to the sector.Biosecurity has been identified by the Federal Government in the AQUAPLAN 2017-2019 and National Aquaculture Strategy 2017 as a critical factor to manage in protecting the aquaculture and wild catch sectors.This project is carried out at the same time as the Seafood Post Harvest Project.The Industry Skills Committee (AISC) approved Cases for Change and issued an Activity Order for this project. The Cases for Change can be downloaded via the links below. Skills Impact and the Aquaculture and Wild Catch Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will manage this project, consistent with the 2012 Standards for Training Package Development.
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Project Scope
This project will review 12 qualifications, 13 skill sets and approximately 104 units of competency within the SFI Seafood Industry Training Package, so that all job functions are accurately described, with appropriate current knowledge and skill needs. A focus of this project will be to incorporate skills to address changes in technology, legislative and regulatory requirements and environmental sustainability and management. To address the increasing and imperative importance of biosecurity within the industry, the project will also include a review of qualifications and units of competency directly related to biosecurity, in areas such as infection control, imports, exports, diseases and management. This will ensure an appropriate response to support expanding sectors of the industry as identified in the 2017-2020 Aquaculture and Wild Catch IRC Skills Forecast.Scroll down to view the qualifications, skill sets and units that will be reviewed in this project, and the various job roles and skilled activities they cover.As part of the review process, documents will be updated to meet 2012 Standards for Training Packages and to address the Council of Australian Governments’ reforms. Qualifications and units with low enrolments now need to be checked if they are meeting industry needs. These items will initially appear under the heading of low use units/qualifications that may be subject to deletion. If there is a need for these units, please provide comment explaining why and also any views you may have as to why there are so few enrolments (see below). Where gaps are identified, additional units may be developed.This project is being carried out at the same time as the Seafood Post Harvest Project.Register your interest in the projectSubscribe to the Skills Impact newsletter to keep informed about project updates and opportunities to provide input and feedback. Make sure to select ‘Aquaculture & Wild Catch’ as your industry of interest on the subscription form. |
Relevant Occupations
- Aquaculture Specialist/Manager
- Fish Farmer
- Hatchery Manager (Fish)
- Mussel or Oyster Farmer
- Commercial Diver
- Deck Hand
- Senior Deck Hand
- Fisher
- Boat Captain
- General Hand or Field Hand
- Leading Hand
Key deliverables
- Functional analysis of occupations relevant to aquaculture, fishing operations, diving, biosecurity and environmental management.
- Review and improvement of 12 qualifications, 104 units of competency and 13 skill sets
- Where gaps are identified up to 10 new units and 5 new skills sets may be developed
- Review and possible deletion of identified qualifications, units of competency and skill sets
Timeline
Please register you interest to be informed at each project stage and receive details of workshops and consultations.January - February 2018 Initial scopingMarch - April 2018 Workforce Functional Analysis Meetings (to identify job roles and functions within the Seafood Industry)May - June 2018 Subject Matter Expert Consultations Development of draft qualifications, skill sets and unitsJuly - August 2018 National public consultation of draft qualifications, skill sets and units (Including workshops around Australia)October 2018 National public validation of final draft qualifications, skill sets and unitsNovember 2018 Finalisation of Training Package components AISC submissionStakeholder Consultation Process
On behalf of the IRC we have identified a list of key stakeholder organisations in this project. Skills Impact will ensure contact is made with each of these organisations during the development of this project to seek their involvement and their views on the draft qualifications, skill sets and units.If you are aware of an organisation that you think should be involved, please contact the project team to ensure they are contacted by us.Of course, all and any interested industry participants are encouraged to engage in the consultation of this project, when the draft qualifications, skill sets and units are available for feedback via this webpage and workshops that take place around Australia. Consultation is not limited to the organisations on this list. This list simply helps us to identify those organisations that, because of their industry role, size or specialty, are likely to have a key interest in the development and outcomes of this project.Project Team
| Michelle Ingley-Smith | Industry Facilitation Manager, Skills Impact [email protected] |
| Rebecca Ford | Industry Skills Standards Specialist, Skills Impact [email protected] |
| Lina Robinson | Skills Development Specialist |
Documents We Are Seeking Feedback On
Below is a list of the current and existing qualifications, skill sets and units that will be reviewed as part of this project. Use the links below to view the components on Training.gov.au.In preparation for the review of the Aquaculture, Fishing Operations and Biosecurity components, we invite you to provide your input on the current qualifications, skill sets and units. We would like to know what changes or updates should be made to the components so that they meet the skills needs of the industry. In particular, we are seeking feedback about the units that are subject to deletion. If there is a need for these units, please provide comment explaining why and also any views you may have as to why there are so few enrolments.Your feedback will help us in drafting the revised qualifications, skill sets and units.To provide feedback, please use our feedback form. Alternatively, you can email Rebecca Ford [email protected].The following units have been proposed for deletion as they have had no, or very low enrolments, over the past 3 years.If there is a need for these units, please provide comment explaining why and also any views you may have as to why there are so few enrolments.SFIAQUA212C Work with crocodilesSFIAQUA401C Develop and implement a stock health programSFIAQUA402C Coordinate construction or installation of stock culture, holding and farm structuresSFIAQUA404C Operate hatcherySFIAQUA406C Seed and harvest round pearlsSFIAQUA409B Implement, monitor and review stock productionSFIAQUA410B Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a system comprising high technology water treatment componentsSFIAQUA411A Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systemsSFIAQUA510B Select, plan or design a system or facility utilising high technology water treatment componentsSFIDIST501C Export productSFIDIST502C Import productSFIDIVE314A Perform compression chamber diving operationsSFIEMS401B Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management systemSFIFCHA301C Develop information and advice on fishing charter tripsSFIFCHA302C Operate an inshore day charterSFIFCHA501C Plan and manage extended fishing charter tripsSFIFISH205C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve drop lines and long lines to land catchSFIFISH208C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve purse seines to land catchSFIFISH211A Provide support for diving operationsSFIFISH214B Contribute to at-sea processing of seafoodSFIFISH309B Construct nets and customise designSFIFISH402C Manage and control fishing operationsSFILEAD401B Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sectorSFILEAD402B Negotiate effectively for the sectorSFILEAD403B Demonstrate commitment and professionalismSFILEAD407A Provide expert information to a resource management groupSFILEAD408A Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management optionsSFILEAD409A Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group processSFILEAD501C Develop and promote industry knowledgeSFILEAD502C Shape strategic thinkingSFILEAD503C Cultivate productive working relationshipsSFILEAD504C Plan and achieve change and resultsSFILEAD505C Communicate with influenceSFILEAD506C Demonstrate personal drive and integritySFILEAD507C Provide corporate leadershipSFIOBSV301B Monitor and record fishing operationsSFIOBSV303B Collect routine fishery management dataSFIOBSV304B Analyse and report onboard observationsSFIOHS501C Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS programSFIPROC201C Head and peel crustaceansSFIPROC202C Process squid cuttlefish and octopusSFIPROC304B Boil and pack crustaceansSFIPROC305B Slaughter and process crocodilesSFIPROC402C Maintain hygiene standards while servicing a food handling areaSFIPROC403C Follow basic food safety practicesSFIPROC406C Develop food safety programsSFIPROC501C Manage seafood processing production unitsSFIPROC502C Produce technical reports on seafood processing systemsSFIPROC503C Analyse seafood packaging requirementsSFIPROC601C Establish costs and or conditions for sale of seafood productSFIPROC602C Plan and manage seafood and related product concept developmentSFIPROC603C Develop and manage seafood and related product production trialsSFIPROC604C Plan and develop formulations and or specifications for new seafood productSFIPROC606C Develop and implement energy control systems in seafood processing environmentsSFIPROC607C Prepare work instructions for new seafood processing tasksSFIPROC608C Provide practical and or commercial advice to seafood usersSFIPROC609C Monitor the seafood business environment to determine threats and opportunitiesSFIPROC610C Establish and manage effective external relationshipsSFISHIP202C Contribute to safe navigationSFISHIP205C Maintain marine plantSFISHIP208C Operate low powered diesel engines
SFI10111 Certificate I in AquacultureSFI10211 Certificate I in Fishing OperationsSFI20111 Certificate II in AquacultureSFI20211 Certificate II in Fishing OperationsSFI30111 Certificate III in AquacultureSFI30211 Certificate III in Fishing OperationsSFI30311 Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management Support)SFI40111 Certificate IV in AquacultureSFI40211 Certificate IV in Fishing OperationsSFI40311 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management)SFI50111 Diploma of AquacultureSFI50211 Diploma of Fishing Operations
SFISS00001 Environment Management Systems Coordinator Skill SetSFISS00002 Extended Fishing Charter Operator Skill SetSFISS00003 Fisheries Resource Management Observer Skill SetSFISS00004 Fishing Operator Skill SetSFISS00005 Industry Leadership - Resource Management Group Membership Skill SetSFISS00006 Industry Leadership - Sector Representation Skill SetSFISS00007 Industry Leadership - Strategic Development Skill SetSFISS00008 Limited Fishing Charter Operator Skill SetSFISS00009 Net Construction and Repair Skill SetSFISS00011 Deckhand Induction Skill SetSFISS00012 Abalone Diver Environmental Management Skill SetSFISS00013 Senior Deckhand Skill SetSFISS00014 Skipper Skill Set
SFIAQUA102B Carry out basic aquaculture activitiesSFIAQUA201C Collect broodstock and seedstockSFIAQUA209C Manipulate stock culture environmentSFIAQUA211C Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structuresSFIAQUA213C Monitor stock and environmental conditionsSFIAQUA214B Produce algal or live-feed culturesSFIAQUA215B Carry out on-farm post-harvest operationsSFIAQUA217B Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structuresSFIAQUA219B Operate and maintain high technology water treatment componentsSFIAQUA220A Use wadersSFIAQUA221A Control predators and pestsSFIAQUA222A Control diseasesSFIAQUA301C Oversee and undertake effluent and waste treatment and disposalSFIAQUA302C Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structuresSFIAQUA303C Coordinate stock handling activitiesSFIAQUA308C Maintain water quality and environmental monitoringSFIAQUA309C Oversee harvest and post-harvest activitiesSFIAQUA311B Oversee production and maintain algal or live-feed culturesSFIAQUA313B Oversee operations of high technology water treatment componentsSFIAQUA314A Support hatchery operationsSFIAQUA315A Oversee emergency procedures for on-land operationsSFIAQUA316A Oversee the control of predators and pestsSFIAQUA317A Oversee the control of diseasesSFIAQUA318A Coordinate feed activitiesSFIAQUA407C Coordinate sustainable aquacultural practicesSFIAQUA408C Supervise harvest and post-harvest activitiesSFIAQUA413A Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterpriseSFIAQUA501C Develop a stock nutrition programSFIAQUA502C Develop and implement an aquaculture breeding strategySFIAQUA503C Establish an aquacultural enterpriseSFIAQUA504C Plan environmentally sustainable aquacultural practicesSFIAQUA505C Plan stock health managementSFIAQUA507C Plan and design water supply and disposal systemsSFIAQUA508C Plan and design stock culture or holding systems and structuresSFIAQUA509B Develop stock production plan
SFIDIVE309A Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industrySFIDIVE310A Perform diving operations using SSBASFIDIVE311A Perform diving operations using SCUBASFIDIVE312A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SSBASFIDIVE313A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SCUBASFIDIVE315A Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sectorSFIDIVE316A Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector
SFIFISH202C Cook on board a vesselSFIFISH203C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve trawls to land catchSFIFISH204C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve pots and traps to land catchSFIFISH206C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve hand operated lines to land catchSFIFISH207C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets to land catchSFIFISH210C Assemble and repair damaged nettingSFIFISH215B Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vesselSFIFISH310A Adjust and position fishing gearSFIFISH311A Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting applianceSFIFISH312A Perform breath-hold diving operationsSFIFISH401C Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish
Subject Matter Experts
Subject Matter Experts will be drawn on throughout this project to help review and draft the revised units, skill sets and qualifications.If you are interested in applying to be a subject matter expert and are able to volunteer your time to this project, please email details of your expertise to [email protected]D
Subject Matter Experts are currently being consulted to draft the revised qualifications, skill sets and units of competency. Meetings with these experts are taking place to address feedback that was received during the Workforce Functional Analysis workshops, as well as other feedback that was received in the early 'Project Plan' stage of this project.The Workforce Functional Analysis workshops were held during March and April, with people who work directly in the Seafood Industry. These hands on workshops consisted of Q&A sessions and activities to help identify the various job roles and tasks that exist within the seafood industry. Site visits were also undertaken to observe these job roles in workplaces.Please feel welcome to continue to provide feedback about the current and existing qualifications, skill set and units that will be revised in this project. Scroll down to view the qualifications, skill set and units that will be reviewed in this project, and the various job roles and skilled activities they cover.Public consultation workshops - Registrations open!Thank you to those stakeholders that have been involved and provided feedback and advice so far. The revised draft qualifications, skill sets and units will be made available on this webpage for public consideration and feedback from July – August 2018 (under the 'Drafts Available' menu above). Face-to-face consultation workshops will also take place, across states and territories, with six webinars planned for those unable to attend in person. Registrations for these workshops are now open. Please feel free to register for a workshop near you or a webinar by clicking the corresponding link.
Face-to-Face Consultation Workshops
18 Jul 18, 9:30 - 12:30 – Melbourne, VIC – register here20 Jul 18, 10:30 - 13:30 – Adelaide, SA – register here24 Jul 18, 10:00 - 13:00 – Darwin, NT – register here26 Jul 18, 9:00 - 12:00 – Perth, WA – register here2 Aug 18, 10:00 - 13:00 – Sydney, NSW – register here3 Aug 18, 10:00 - 13:00 – Coffs Harbour, NSW – register here7 Aug 18, 9:00 - 12:00 – Brisbane, QLD – register here8 Aug 18, 9:00 - 12:00 – Townsville, QLD – register here10 Aug 18, 10:30 - 13:30 – Hobart, TAS – register hereConsultation Webinars
27 Jul 18, 11:00 AEST – Webinar – register here27 Jul 18, 14:00 AEST – Webinar – register here9 Aug 18, 11:00 AEST – Webinar – register here9 Aug 18, 14:00 AEST – Webinar – register here13 Aug 18, 11:00 AEST – Webinar – register here13 Aug 18, 14:00 AEST – Webinar – register hereProvide your feedback on existing components
Below is a list of the current and existing qualifications, skill sets and units that will be reviewed as part of this project. Use the links below to view the components on Training.gov.au.In preparation for the review of the Aquaculture, Fishing Operations and Biosecurity components, we invite you to provide your input on the current qualifications, skill sets and units. We would like to know what changes or updates should be made to the components so that they meet the skills needs of the industry. In particular, we are seeking feedback about the units that are subject to deletion. If there is a need for these units, please provide comment explaining why and also any views you may have as to why there are so few enrolments.Your feedback will help us in drafting the revised qualifications, skill sets and units.To provide feedback, please use our feedback form. Alternatively, you can email Rebecca Ford [email protected].The following units have been proposed for deletion as they have had no, or very low enrolments, over the past 3 years.If there is a need for these units, please provide comment explaining why and also any views you may have as to why there are so few enrolments.SFIAQUA212C Work with crocodilesSFIAQUA401C Develop and implement a stock health programSFIAQUA402C Coordinate construction or installation of stock culture, holding and farm structuresSFIAQUA404C Operate hatcherySFIAQUA406C Seed and harvest round pearlsSFIAQUA409B Implement, monitor and review stock productionSFIAQUA410B Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a system comprising high technology water treatment componentsSFIAQUA411A Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systemsSFIAQUA510B Select, plan or design a system or facility utilising high technology water treatment componentsSFIDIST501C Export productSFIDIST502C Import productSFIDIVE314A Perform compression chamber diving operationsSFIEMS401B Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management systemSFIFCHA301C Develop information and advice on fishing charter tripsSFIFCHA302C Operate an inshore day charterSFIFCHA501C Plan and manage extended fishing charter tripsSFIFISH205C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve drop lines and long lines to land catchSFIFISH208C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve purse seines to land catchSFIFISH211A Provide support for diving operationsSFIFISH214B Contribute to at-sea processing of seafoodSFIFISH309B Construct nets and customise designSFIFISH402C Manage and control fishing operationsSFILEAD401B Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sectorSFILEAD402B Negotiate effectively for the sectorSFILEAD403B Demonstrate commitment and professionalismSFILEAD407A Provide expert information to a resource management groupSFILEAD408A Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management optionsSFILEAD409A Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group processSFILEAD501C Develop and promote industry knowledgeSFILEAD502C Shape strategic thinkingSFILEAD503C Cultivate productive working relationshipsSFILEAD504C Plan and achieve change and resultsSFILEAD505C Communicate with influenceSFILEAD506C Demonstrate personal drive and integritySFILEAD507C Provide corporate leadershipSFIOBSV301B Monitor and record fishing operationsSFIOBSV303B Collect routine fishery management dataSFIOBSV304B Analyse and report onboard observationsSFIOHS501C Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS programSFIPROC201C Head and peel crustaceansSFIPROC202C Process squid cuttlefish and octopusSFIPROC304B Boil and pack crustaceansSFIPROC305B Slaughter and process crocodilesSFIPROC402C Maintain hygiene standards while servicing a food handling areaSFIPROC403C Follow basic food safety practicesSFIPROC406C Develop food safety programsSFIPROC501C Manage seafood processing production unitsSFIPROC502C Produce technical reports on seafood processing systemsSFIPROC503C Analyse seafood packaging requirementsSFIPROC601C Establish costs and or conditions for sale of seafood productSFIPROC602C Plan and manage seafood and related product concept developmentSFIPROC603C Develop and manage seafood and related product production trialsSFIPROC604C Plan and develop formulations and or specifications for new seafood productSFIPROC606C Develop and implement energy control systems in seafood processing environmentsSFIPROC607C Prepare work instructions for new seafood processing tasksSFIPROC608C Provide practical and or commercial advice to seafood usersSFIPROC609C Monitor the seafood business environment to determine threats and opportunitiesSFIPROC610C Establish and manage effective external relationshipsSFISHIP202C Contribute to safe navigationSFISHIP205C Maintain marine plantSFISHIP208C Operate low powered diesel engines
SFI10111 Certificate I in AquacultureSFI10211 Certificate I in Fishing OperationsSFI20111 Certificate II in AquacultureSFI20211 Certificate II in Fishing OperationsSFI30111 Certificate III in AquacultureSFI30211 Certificate III in Fishing OperationsSFI30311 Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management Support)SFI40111 Certificate IV in AquacultureSFI40211 Certificate IV in Fishing OperationsSFI40311 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management)SFI50111 Diploma of AquacultureSFI50211 Diploma of Fishing Operations
SFISS00001 Environment Management Systems Coordinator Skill SetSFISS00002 Extended Fishing Charter Operator Skill SetSFISS00003 Fisheries Resource Management Observer Skill SetSFISS00004 Fishing Operator Skill SetSFISS00005 Industry Leadership - Resource Management Group Membership Skill SetSFISS00006 Industry Leadership - Sector Representation Skill SetSFISS00007 Industry Leadership - Strategic Development Skill SetSFISS00008 Limited Fishing Charter Operator Skill SetSFISS00009 Net Construction and Repair Skill SetSFISS00011 Deckhand Induction Skill SetSFISS00012 Abalone Diver Environmental Management Skill SetSFISS00013 Senior Deckhand Skill SetSFISS00014 Skipper Skill Set
SFIAQUA102B Carry out basic aquaculture activitiesSFIAQUA201C Collect broodstock and seedstockSFIAQUA209C Manipulate stock culture environmentSFIAQUA211C Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structuresSFIAQUA213C Monitor stock and environmental conditionsSFIAQUA214B Produce algal or live-feed culturesSFIAQUA215B Carry out on-farm post-harvest operationsSFIAQUA217B Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structuresSFIAQUA219B Operate and maintain high technology water treatment componentsSFIAQUA220A Use wadersSFIAQUA221A Control predators and pestsSFIAQUA222A Control diseasesSFIAQUA301C Oversee and undertake effluent and waste treatment and disposalSFIAQUA302C Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structuresSFIAQUA303C Coordinate stock handling activitiesSFIAQUA308C Maintain water quality and environmental monitoringSFIAQUA309C Oversee harvest and post-harvest activitiesSFIAQUA311B Oversee production and maintain algal or live-feed culturesSFIAQUA313B Oversee operations of high technology water treatment componentsSFIAQUA314A Support hatchery operationsSFIAQUA315A Oversee emergency procedures for on-land operationsSFIAQUA316A Oversee the control of predators and pestsSFIAQUA317A Oversee the control of diseasesSFIAQUA318A Coordinate feed activitiesSFIAQUA407C Coordinate sustainable aquacultural practicesSFIAQUA408C Supervise harvest and post-harvest activitiesSFIAQUA413A Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterpriseSFIAQUA501C Develop a stock nutrition programSFIAQUA502C Develop and implement an aquaculture breeding strategySFIAQUA503C Establish an aquacultural enterpriseSFIAQUA504C Plan environmentally sustainable aquacultural practicesSFIAQUA505C Plan stock health managementSFIAQUA507C Plan and design water supply and disposal systemsSFIAQUA508C Plan and design stock culture or holding systems and structuresSFIAQUA509B Develop stock production plan
SFIDIVE309A Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industrySFIDIVE310A Perform diving operations using SSBASFIDIVE311A Perform diving operations using SCUBASFIDIVE312A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SSBASFIDIVE313A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SCUBASFIDIVE315A Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sectorSFIDIVE316A Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector
SFIFISH202C Cook on board a vesselSFIFISH203C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve trawls to land catchSFIFISH204C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve pots and traps to land catchSFIFISH206C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve hand operated lines to land catchSFIFISH207C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets to land catchSFIFISH210C Assemble and repair damaged nettingSFIFISH215B Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vesselSFIFISH310A Adjust and position fishing gearSFIFISH311A Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting applianceSFIFISH312A Perform breath-hold diving operationsSFIFISH401C Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish
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Thank you to all those who provided feedback on the revised qualifications, skill sets and units of competency. The drafts were made available on the Skills Impact website for broad stakeholder review from 20 July – 19 August 2018.Feedback was sought on whether the draft documents reflect current industry skills standards, knowledge and practices and whether all job functions are accurately described. Feedback will inform the work on the final drafts which will be available for industry validation in September 2018.They have been reviewed and updated to incorporate skills to address changes in technology, legislative and regulatory requirements and environmental sustainability and management. They have also been reviewed to address the increasing and imperative importance of biosecurity within the industry.
Summary of consultation
Feedback on the draft documents was collected via the online feedback hub, face-to-face consultation workshops and webinars. To view the draft documents, including comments that were made on them from people using the feedback hub, please click on the expandable document menus below.The draft qualifications, skill sets and units have been drafted in consultation with Subject Matter Experts. They have considered feedback that was received out of Workforce Functional Analysis workshops in March and April. People working directly in the Seafood Industry participated and provided information on the skills and knowledge required for job roles and tasks. Site visits were undertaken to observe these job roles in workplaces. Thank you to those who provided feedback during these activities.Qualifications
The total number of units for each qualification has been reduced by removing the same core units (or ‘nesting’ of units) that appeared across all qualifications.The number of imported units from other training packages has increased to allow greater flexibility in qualifications, to enable application in different contexts and to meet the diversity of individuals and organisational needs.SFI10118 Certificate I in Seafood Industry is proposed to be been merged with SFI10111 Certificate I in Aquaculture, SFI10211 Certificate I in Fishing Operations, SFI10511 Certificate I in Seafood Processing. Industry feedback was for a flexible Certificate I qualification, that allows for the development of basic routine skills across each of sectors of the Seafood Industry, would be sufficient in preparing individuals to work in the Seafood Industry.Content from the Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management Support) is proposed to be covered under the following revised qualifications:
The draft documents can be downloaded in Microsoft Word format by clicking here.
- SFI30118 Certificate III in Aquaculture
- SFI40118 Certificate III in Fishing Operations
- SFI40211 Certificate IV in Fishing Operations
- SFI50211 Diploma of Fishing Operations
| SFI10118 Certificate I in Seafood Industry | View qualification |
| SFI20118 Certificate II in Aquaculture | View qualification |
| SFI20518 Certificate II in Fishing Operations | View qualification |
| SFI30118 Certificate III in Aquaculture | View qualification |
| SFI30218 Certificate III in Fishing Operations | View qualification |
| SFI40118 Certificate IV in Aquaculture | View qualification |
| SFI50118 Diploma of Aquaculture | View qualification |
Skill Sets
A new Aquaculture Chemical Skill Set has been developed based on an industry need for safety in using chemicals in aquaculture.A new Aquatic Biosecurity Skill Set has been developed to address the increasing and imperative importance of biosecurity within the industry.
The draft documents can be downloaded in Microsoft Word format by clicking here.
| SFISSOXXX Abalone Diver Environmental Management Skill Set | View skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Aquaculture Chemical Skill Set *New* | View skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Aquatic Biosecurity Skill Set *New* | View skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Deckhand Induction Skill Set | View skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Environment Management Systems Coordinator Skill Set | View skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Fishing Operator Skill Set | View skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Net Repair Skill Set | View skill set |
Units of Competency
All units have been reviewed to ensure current practice and terminology, and that skill complexity is appropriately aligned to its qualification’s Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level.All units have transitioned to comply with the Standards for Training Packages:- Simplified to only include what is essential and required
- Delivery advice now appears in an implementation guide
- Description of essential foundation skills
- Assessments strengthened to state frequency, volume and type of evidence required
- Language reviewed for clarity
- Biosecurity control
- Specialist skills addressing advanced aquaculture practices and technologies
| SFIAQU102 Carry out basic aquaculture activities | View unit |
| SFIAQU201 Collect broodstock and seedstock | View unit |
| SFIAQU205 Feed stock | View unit |
| SFIAQU206 Handle stock | View unit |
| SFIAQU209 Manipulate stock culture environment | View unit |
| SFIAQU211 Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures | View unit |
| SFIAQU212 Monitor stock | View unit |
| SFIAQU213 Monitor environmental conditions | View unit |
| SFIAQU214 Produce algal or live-feed cultures | View unit |
| SFIAQU215 Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations | View unit |
| SFIAQU216 Harvest cultured or held stock | View unit |
| SFIAQU217 Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures | View unit |
| SFIAQU219 Operate and maintain high technology water treatment components | View unit |
| SFIAQU220 Use waders safely in aquatic environments | View unit |
| SFIAQU221 Control predators and pests | View unit |
| SFIAQU222 Control diseases | View unit |
| SFIAQU301 Undertake effluent and waste treatment and disposal | View unit |
| SFIAQU302 Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures | View unit |
| SFIAQU303 Monitor stock handling activities | View unit |
| SFIAQU308 Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring | View unit |
| SFIAQU309 Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities | View unit |
| SFIAQU311 Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures | View unit |
| SFIAQU313 Monitor operations of high technology water treatment components | View unit |
| SFIAQU314 Support hatchery operations | View unit |
| SFIAQU315 Carry out emergency procedures for on-land operations | View unit |
| SFIAQU316 Apply control measures for predators and pests | View unit |
| SFIAQU317 Apply control measures for diseases | View unit |
| SFIAQU318 Monitor feed activities | View unit |
| SFIAQU407 Coordinate sustainable aquacultural practices | View unit |
| SFIAQU408 Supervise harvest and post-harvest activities | View unit |
| SFIAQU413 Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise | View unit |
| SFIAQU414 Implement low water exchange microbial floc technologies *New* | View unit |
| SFIAQU501 Develop a stock nutrition program | View unit |
| SFIAQU502 Develop and implement an aquaculture breeding strategy | View unit |
| SFIAQU503 Establish an aquaculture facility | View unit |
| SFIAQU504 Plan and implement environmentally sustainable aquacultural practices | View unit |
| SFIAQU505 Plan stock health management | View unit |
| SFIAQU507 Plan and design water supply and disposal systems | View unit |
| SFIAQU508 Plan and design stock culture or holding systems and structures | View unit |
| SFIAQU509 Develop stock production plan | View unit |
| SFIAQU511 Culture new aquaculture species *New* | View unit |
| SFIAQU512 Develop and implement an aquaculture genetic breeding program *New* | View unit |
| SFIAQU513 Manage a farm based aquaculture research trial *New* | View unit |
| SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic field work equipment *New* | View unit |
| SFIBIO301 Identify and report signs of aquatic diseases or pests *New* | View unit |
| SFIBIO401 Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures *New* | View unit |
| SFIXSI101 Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices | View unit |
| SFIXSI205 Work effectively in the seafood industry | View unit |
| SFIXSI209 Maintain the temperature of seafood | View unit |
| SFIXSI402 Act to prevent interaction with protected species | View unit |
| SFIXSI611 Participate in a media interview or presentation | View unit |
| SFIDIV309 Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry | View unit |
| SFIDIV310 Perform diving operations using SSBA | View unit |
| SFIDIV311 Perform diving operations using SCUBA | View unit |
| SFIDIV312 Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SSBA | View unit |
| SFIDIV313 Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SCUBA | View unit |
| SFIDIV315 Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector | View unit |
| SFIDIV316 Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector | View unit |
| SFIFSH202 Cook on board a vessel | View unit |
| SFIFSH203 Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve trawls to land catch | View unit |
| SFIFSH204 Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve pots and traps to land catch | View unit |
| SFIFSH206 Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve hand operated lines to land catch | View unit |
| SFIFSH207 Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets to land catch | View unit |
| SFIFSH210 Assemble and repair damaged netting | View unit |
| SFIFSH215 Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel | View unit |
| SFIFSH302 Collect reliable scientific data and samples | View unit |
| SFIFSH310 Adjust and position fishing gear | View unit |
| SFIFSH311 Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance | View unit |
| SFIFSH312 Perform breath-hold diving operations | View unit |
| SFIFSH401 Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish | View unit |
| SFIVOP201 Comply with organisational and legislative requirements for vessel operations | View unit |
| SFIVOP206 Operate a small vessel | View unit |
| SFIVOP207 Operate and maintain outboard motors | View unit |
| SFIVOP211 Prepare for vessel maintenance | View unit |
Units proposed for deletion due to duplication
After review of the units, the following units of competency are being proposed for deletion due to duplication of content that can be delivered with existing units from other Training Packages.Click here to read more.Units proposed for deletion due to low enrolments
The following units of competency are being proposed for deletion due to no or very low enrolments, over the past 3 years.To read more, click here.CrocodilesSFIAQUA212C Work with crocodilesSFIPROC305B Slaughter and process crocodilesSeafood Industry (Sales and Distribution) SFIDIST501C Export productSFIDIST502C Import productSeafood Processing SFIPROC201C Head and peel crustaceansSFIPROC202C Process squid cuttlefish and octopusSFIPROC304B Boil and pack crustaceansSFIPROC402C Maintain hygiene standards while servicing a food handling areaSFIPROC403C Follow basic food safety practicesSFIPROC406C Develop food safety programsSFIPROC501C Manage seafood processing production unitsSFIPROC502C Produce technical reports on seafood processing systemsSFIPROC503C Analyse seafood packaging requirementsSFIPROC601C Establish costs and or conditions for sale of seafood productSFIPROC602C Plan and manage seafood and related product concept developmentSFIPROC603C Develop and manage seafood and related product production trialsSFIPROC604C Plan and develop formulations and or specifications for new seafood productSFIPROC606C Develop and implement energy control systems in seafood processing environmentsSFIPROC607C Prepare work instructions for new seafood processing tasksSFIPROC608C Provide practical and or commercial advice to seafood usersSFIPROC609C Monitor the seafood business environment to determine threats and opportunitiesSFIPROC610C Establish and manage effective external relationshipsAquaculture OperationsSFIAQUA401C Develop and implement a stock health programSFIAQUA402C Coordinate construction or installation of stock culture, holding and farm structuresSFIAQUA404C Operate hatcherySFIAQUA406C Seed and harvest round pearlsSFIAQUA409B Implement, monitor and review stock productionSFIAQUA410B Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a system comprising high technology water treatment componentsSFIAQUA411A Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systemsSFIAQUA510B Select, plan or design a system or facility utilising high technology water treatment componentsDivingSFIDIVE314A Perform compression chamber diving operationsFishing OperationsSFIFISH205C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve drop lines and long lines to land catchSFIFISH208C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve purse seines to land catchSFIFISH211A Provide support for diving operationsSFIFISH214B Contribute to at-sea processing of seafoodSFIFISH309B Construct nets and customise designSFIFISH402C Manage and control fishing operationsVessel OperationsSFIFCHA301C Develop information and advice on fishing charter tripsSFIFCHA302C Operate an inshore day charterSFIFCHA501C Plan and manage extended fishing charter tripsSFISHIP202C Contribute to safe navigationSFISHIP205C Maintain marine plantSFISHIP208C Operate low powered diesel enginesManagementSFIEMS401B Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management systemSFILEAD401B Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sectorSFILEAD402B Negotiate effectively for the sectorSFILEAD403B Demonstrate commitment and professionalismSFILEAD407A Provide expert information to a resource management groupSFILEAD408A Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management optionsSFILEAD409A Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group processSFILEAD501C Develop and promote industry knowledgeSFILEAD502C Shape strategic thinkingSFILEAD503C Cultivate productive working relationshipsSFILEAD504C Plan and achieve change and resultsSFILEAD505C Communicate with influenceSFILEAD506C Demonstrate personal drive and integritySFILEAD507C Provide corporate leadershipObservationSFIOBSV301B Monitor and record fishing operationsSFIOBSV303B Collect routine fishery management dataSFIOBSV304B Analyse and report onboard observationsHealth and safetySFIOHS501C Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS programRegister your interest in the projectSubscribe to the Skills Impact newsletter to keep informed about project updates and opportunities to provide input and feedback. Make sure to select 'Aquaculture & Wild Catch' as your industry of interest on the subscription form. |
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Thank you to those who participated in the validation process for the final draft qualifications, skill sets and units of competency. The final drafts were made available on the Skills Impact website from 27 September – 30 November 2018, after the Australian Industry Skills Committee (AISC) granted an extension to the initial 10 October deadline. The final drafts will shortly progress through to the Finalisation stage of the project which includes quality assurance of the documents and review and feedback from the State/Territory Training Authorities. They will then be forwarded to the Aquaculture & Wild Catch Industry Reference Committee (IRC) for consideration and sign off, before being submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) to consider and approve for publication on training.gov.au.Validation means checking and confirming that the documents are logical and factually accurate. They have been improved so that the final draft qualifications, skill sets and units accurately reflect the current industry skills standards and practices and so that all job functions are accurately described.
Summary of consultation to date
Prior to the Validation period, the draft qualifications, skill sets and units of competency were made available on the Skills Impact website under the ‘Drafts Available’ stage from 20 July – 19 August 2018. At this time, three qualifications, two skill sets and 28 units were revised. As part of the process six new units were also developed to address skill gaps in biosecurity control and advanced aquaculture and technologies. In addition, industry supported the deletion of 19 units, in order to streamline the qualifications and remove duplications. Some units have also had a code and title change to reflect current industry terminology. Due to the crossover of many of the skills being reviewed, consultation activities for this project have taken place concurrently with the Seafood Post Harvest Project. A description of how feedback has been considered and applied in the "drafts available" stage can be downloaded below.
Click here to download a zipped folder of all units in this group.Based on industry consultation and stakeholder feedback, six new Post Harvest units have been developed.
| SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic field work equipment | Download final draft unit |
| SFIBIO301 Identify and report signs of aquatic diseases or pests | Download final draft unit |
| SFIBIO401 Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures | Download final draft unit |
| SFIBIO501 Plan and implement an aquaculture farm biosecurity plan | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU414 Implement low water exchange microbial floc technologies | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU511 Culture new aquaculture species | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU512 Develop and implement an aquaculture genetic breeding program | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU513 Manage a farm based aquaculture research trial | Download final draft unit |
| SFIWHS301 Contribute to workplace health and safety processes | Download final draft unit |
Click here to download a zipped folder of all units in this group.These units were originally proposed for deletion (due to low or no enrolments over the past three years according to NCVER data), but stakeholder feedback has indicated some support to keep them. The units have been redeveloped and include:
| SFIAQU2X1 Work with crocodiles (previously SFIAQUA212C) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU401 Develop and implement a stock health program (previously SFIAQUA401C) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU402 Coordinate construction or installation of stock culture, holding and farm structures (previously SFIAQUA402C) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU404 Operate hatchery (previously SFIAQUA404C) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU409 Implement, monitor and review stock production (previously SFIAQUA409B) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU410 Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a recirculating aquaculture system (previously SFIAQUA410B Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a system comprising high technology water treatment components) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU411 Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systems (previously SFIAQUA411A) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU510 Design a recirculating aquaculture system (previously SFIAQUA510B Select, plan or design a system or facility utilising high technology water treatment components) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH309 Construct nets and customise design (previously SFIFISH309B) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH402 Manage and control fishing operations (previously SFIFISH402C) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIVOP202 Contribute to safe navigation (previously SFISHIP202C) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIEMS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices (previously SFIEMS201B) | Download final draft unit |
| SFIEMS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices (previously SFIEMS301B) | Download final draft unit |
Click here to download a zipped folder of all units in this group.Cross sector units have been reviewed and redeveloped to meet skill and knowledge requirements relevant to all industry sectors.
| SFIXSI101 Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices | Download final draft unit |
| SFIXSI205 Work effectively in the seafood industry | Download final draft unit |
| SFIXSI209 Maintain the temperature of seafood | Download final draft unit |
| SFIXSI402 Act to prevent interaction with protected species | Download final draft unit |
| SFIXSI611 Participate in a media interview or presentation | Download final draft unit |
| SFIXSI103 Communicate in the seafood industry | Download final draft unit |
| SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety requirements | Download final draft unit |
Stakeholder feedback has supported the deletion of the following units.Aquaculture OperationsSFIAQUA406C Seed and harvest round pearlsDivingSFIDIVE314A Perform compression chamber diving operationsFishing OperationsSFIFISH205C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve drop lines and long lines to land catchSFIFISH208C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve purse seines to land catchSFIFISH211A Provide support for diving operationsSFIFISH214B Contribute to at-sea processing of seafoodManagementSFIEMS401B Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management systemSFILEAD401B Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sectorSFILEAD402B Negotiate effectively for the sectorSFILEAD403B Demonstrate commitment and professionalismSFILEAD407A Provide expert information to a resource management groupSFILEAD408A Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management optionsSFILEAD409A Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group processSFILEAD501C Develop and promote industry knowledgeSFILEAD502C Shape strategic thinkingSFILEAD503C Cultivate productive working relationshipsSFILEAD504C Plan and achieve change and resultsSFILEAD505C Communicate with influenceSFILEAD506C Demonstrate personal drive and integritySFILEAD507C Provide corporate leadershipHealth and safetySFIOHS501C Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS programSFIOHS301C Implement OHS policies and guidelinesVessel OperationsSFIFCHA301C Develop information and advice on fishing charter tripsSFIFCHA302C Operate an inshore day charterSFIFCHA501C Plan and manage extended fishing charter tripsSFISHIP205C Maintain marine plantSFISHIP208C Operate low powered diesel enginesUnits proposed for deletion due to duplicationThe following unit is proposed for deletion due to duplication of content that can be delivered with an existing unit from another training package.SFIEMS501B Develop workplace policy for sustainability to be replaced with BSBSUS501 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Click here to download a zipped folder of all units in this group.
| SFIAQU102 Carry out basic aquaculture activities | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU201 Collect broodstock and seedstock | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU205 Feed stock | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU206 Handle stock | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU209 Manipulate stock culture environment | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU211 Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU212 Monitor water quality | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU213 Monitor stock and environmental conditions | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU214 Produce algal or live-feed cultures | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU215 Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU216 Harvest cultured or held stock | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU217 Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU219 Operate and maintain a re-circulation aquaculture system | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU220 Use waders safely in aquatic environments | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU221 Control predators and pests | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU222 Control diseases | Download final draft unit |
Click here to download a zipped folder of all units in this group.
| SFIAQU301 Undertake effluent treatment and waste disposal | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU302 Construct or install stock culture, holding and farm structures | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU303 Monitor stock handling activities | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU308 Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU309 Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU311 Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU313 Monitor the operations of a recirculating aquaculture system | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU314 Support hatchery operations | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU315 Carry out emergency procedures for on-land operations | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU316 Apply control measures for predators and pests | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU317 Apply control measures for diseases | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU318 Monitor feed activities | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU407 Coordinate sustainable aquacultural practices | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU408 Supervise harvest and post-harvest activities | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU413 Develop emergency procedures for an aquaculture enterprise | Download final draft unit |
Click here to download a zipped folder of all units in this group.
| SFIAQU501 Develop a stock nutrition program | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU502 Develop and implement an aquaculture breeding strategy | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU503 Establish an aquaculture facility | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU504 Plan and implement environmentally sustainable aquacultural practices | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU505 Plan stock health management | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU507 Plan and design water supply and disposal systems | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU508 Plan and design stock culture or holding systems and structures | Download final draft unit |
| SFIAQU509 Develop stock production plan | Download final draft unit |
Click here to download a zipped folder of all units in this group.
| SFIDIV309 Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry | Download final draft unit |
| SFIDIV310 Perform diving operations using SSBA | Download final draft unit |
| SFIDIV311 Perform diving operations using SCUBA | Download final draft unit |
| SFIDIV312 Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SSBA | Download final draft unit |
| SFIDIV313 Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SCUBA | Download final draft unit |
| SFIDIV315 Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector | Download final draft unit |
| SFIDIV316 Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector | Download final draft unit |
Click here to download a zipped folder of all units in this group.
| SFIFSH202 Cook on board a vessel | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH203 Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve trawls to land catch | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH204 Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve pots and traps to land catch | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH206 Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve hand operated lines to land catch | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH207 Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets to land catch | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH210 Assemble and repair damaged netting | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH215 Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH302 Collect reliable scientific data and samples | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH310 Adjust and position fishing gear | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH311 Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH312 Perform breath-hold diving operations | Download final draft unit |
| SFIFSH401 Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish | Download final draft unit |
Click here to download a zipped folder of all units in this group.
| SFIVOP201 Comply with organisational and legislative requirements for vessel operations | Download final draft unit |
| SFIVOP206 Operate a small vessel | Download final draft unit |
| SFIVOP207 Operate and maintain outboard motors | Download final draft unit |
| SFIVOP211 Prepare for vessel maintenance | Download final draft unit |
Skills sets
Click here to download a zipped folder of all skill sets in this group.Four new Skill sets have been developed to meet potential future skills needs.
| SFISSOXXX Aquatic Biosecurity Skill Set | Download final draft skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Aquaculture Chemical Skill Set | Download final draft skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Crocodile Handling and Processing Skill Set | Download final draft skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Basic - Aquatic Biosecurity Skill Set | Download final draft skill set |
- SFISS00002 Extended Fishing Charter Operator Skill Set
- SFISS00003 Fisheries Resource Management Observer Skill Set
- SFISS00005 Industry Leadership - Resource Management Group Membership Skill Set
- SFISS00006 Industry Leadership - Sector Representation Skill Set
- SFISS00007 Industry Leadership - Strategic Development Skill Set
- SFISS00008 Limited Fishing Charter Operator Skill Set
- SFISS00013 Senior Deckhand Skill Set
- SFISS00014 Skipper Skill Set
Click here to download a zipped folder of all skill sets in this group.
| SFISSOXXX Abalone Diver Environmental Management Skill Set | Download final draft skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Deckhand Induction Skill Set | Download final draft skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Environment Management Systems Coordinator Skill Set | Download final draft skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Fishing Operator Skill Set | Download final draft skill set |
| SFISSOXXX Net Construction and Repair Skill Set | Download final draft skill set |
Qualifications
Click here to download a zipped folder of all qualifications in this group.
| SFI10118 Certificate I in Seafood Industry | Download final draft qualification |
| SFI20118 Certificate II in Aquaculture | Download final draft qualification |
| SFI20518 Certificate II in Fishing Operations | Download final draft qualification |
| SFI30118 Certificate III in Aquaculture | Download final draft qualification |
| SFI30218 Certificate III in Fishing Operations | Download final draft qualification |
| SFI40118 Certificate IV in Aquaculture | Download final draft qualification |
| SFI50118 Diploma of Aquaculture | Download final draft qualification |
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To protect their industry against diseases and pests, the aquaculture, fishing and seafood industry in Australia works under strict environmental and biosecurity guidelines, and is subject to multiple legislative and regulatory requirements.At the same time, their operating environment is constantly evolving due to new technologies and market requirements.
“There is a huge expansion of aquaculture and a need for people with high skills for example in Barramundi farms - we do have people with Higher Education qualifications but they still need the work/practical skills for hatcheries”. John Manson, NSW Fishing Industry Training Committee and Oyster farmer
Skills Impact has worked with the Australian seafood industry in the recent review of the aquaculture and fishing vocational qualifications, providing an important opportunity to ensure all units of competency, skill sets and qualifications are fit for purpose and able to take the industry where it needs to go.“I want every single person on my site to understand biosecurity as part of site induction and they need to know why they need to do it. I want biosecurity to be as common as putting a life jacket on.” Abby Irish, Fish Health Manager, Tassal
As this project shares similar skill needs with the Seafood Post Harvest Project and many of the units are applicable to both, the two projects have taken place concurrently. As such all details and documents for both projects have been provided here.The review took 16 months, including more than 30 consultation events across the country. Thank you to the 183 industry members who provided detailed feedback. The result has been a streamlining of the training package to remove redundant qualifications, skill sets and units, and to develop new and existing ones, particularly in the areas of biosecurity and specialist skills addressing advanced aquaculture and technologies.The new and revised qualifications and skills standards have been approved by the Seafood Industry Reference Committee (IRC) and endorsed by the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC), at their meeting on 5 June 2019 (see here).The new materials are published on the training.gov.au website, within the SFI Seafood Industry Training Package. They are available for use by registered training organisations (RTOs). RTOs can find information to help them adopt to the new changes in the Companion Volume, which provides additional information about the impacts of regulation and licensing implications and workplace health and safety on their training. Download the Case for Endorsement, for further information.Key changes
Qualifications:- Merging of three qualifications (Certificate I in Aquaculture, Certificate I in Fishing Operations and Certificate I in Seafood Processing) to create one qualification - Certificate I in Seafood Industry.
- Include skills standards for environmental management in the Certificate III in Aquaculture, Certificate III in Fishing Operations and Certificate IV in Aquaculture, removing the need for separate Certificate III and IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management Support).
- The Certificate IV in Fishing Operations, Diploma of Fishing Operations and Diploma of Seafood Processing have been deleted, based on advice from industry that there are no job outcomes for these qualifications. Training required by managers can be adequately met by the BSB Business Services Training Package.
- Skills standards for sales and distribution have been incorporated into the Certificate II, III and IV in Seafood Post Harvest Operations, removing the need for separate Certificate II, III and IV in Seafood Industry (Sales and Distribution).
- New units developed to incorporate skills related to biosecurity.
Summary of consultation
Consultation with industry has taken place across Australia. The qualifications, skill sets and units were drafted in consultation with 21 Subject Matter Experts.The broader industry was consulted on the draft documents at two different stages – the ‘Drafts Available’ and ‘Validation’ stages. The ‘Finalisation’ stage includes the development and publishing of a validation summary for each project.A summary of feedback and how it has been considered and applied at each stage can be downloaded below.A third project within the Seafood Industry Training Package was undertaken to improve training opportunities for fisheries officers. To view the outcomes of this project see the Fisheries Compliance Project page.Please find below links to the final materials are published on the training.gov.au website.Qualifications
This qualification was developed by merging the existing SFI10111 Certificate I in Aquaculture, SFI10211 Certificate I in Fishing Operations and SFI10511 Certificate I in Seafood Processing. The Core units and packaging rules were revised, and total number of units reduced by 2. This new, rationalised Certificate is a preparatory qualification suitable for all sectors. It has no real job outcomes but is suitable for delivery as a VETiS program for secondary school students.
| SFI10119 Certificate I in Seafood Industry |
Skill Sets
- SFISS00002 Extended Fishing Charter Operator Skill Set
- SFISS00003 Fisheries Resource Management Observer Skill Set
- SFISS00005 Industry Leadership - Resource Management Group Membership Skill Set
- SFISS00006 Industry Leadership - Sector Representation Skill Set
- SFISS00007 Industry Leadership - Strategic Development Skill Set
- SFISS00008 Limited Fishing Charter Operator Skill Set
- SFISS00013 Senior Deckhand Skill Set
- SFISS00014 Skipper Skill Set
Units of Competency
New units
Revised units - level 1 & 2
| SFIAQU406 Implement low water exchange microbial floc technologies |
| SFIAQU506 Manage an aquaculture research trial |
| SFIAQU511 Culture new aquaculture species |
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Revised
| SFIPRO301 Monitor hygiene and sanitation requirements |
| SFIPRO403 Develop and implement a seafood waste utilisation strategy |
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Revised
| SFISAD402 Analyse domestic seafood market opportunities |
| SFISAD403 Analyse international seafood market opportunities |
| SFISAD404 Develop and provide information about seafood product |
| SFISAD201 Prepare, cook and retail seafood products |
| SFISAD202 Retail seafood |
| SFISAD301 Wholesale product |
| SFISAD401 Buy seafood product |
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| SFISTR302 Supervise storage of temperature controlled stock |
Aquaculture OperationsSFIAQUA406C Seed and harvest round pearlsDivingSFIDIVE314A Perform compression chamber diving operationsFishing OperationsSFIFISH205C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve drop lines and long lines to land catchSFIFISH208C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve purse seines to land catchSFIFISH211A Provide support for diving operationsSFIFISH214B Contribute to at-sea processing of seafoodManagementSFIEMS401B Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management systemSFILEAD401B Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sectorSFILEAD402B Negotiate effectively for the sectorSFILEAD403B Demonstrate commitment and professionalismSFILEAD407A Provide expert information to a resource management groupSFILEAD408A Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management optionsSFILEAD409A Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group processSFILEAD501C Develop and promote industry knowledgeSFILEAD502C Shape strategic thinkingSFILEAD503C Cultivate productive working relationshipsSFILEAD504C Plan and achieve change and resultsSFILEAD505C Communicate with influenceSFILEAD506C Demonstrate personal drive and integritySFILEAD507C Provide corporate leadershipHealth and safetySFIOHS501C Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS programSFIOHS301C Implement OHS policies and guidelinesVessel OperationsSFIFCHA301C Develop information and advice on fishing charter tripsSFIFCHA302C Operate an inshore day charterSFIFCHA501C Plan and manage extended fishing charter tripsSFISHIP205C Maintain marine plantSFISHIP208C Operate low powered diesel enginesUnits deletion due to duplicationThe following unit has been deletion due to duplication of content that can be delivered with an existing unit from another training package.SFIEMS501B Develop workplace policy for sustainability to be replaced with BSBSUS501 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices