SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture EVET
- 12 Course Units
- 10 Technical Field Days
- 35 hours Work Placement
Unlock your potential in the marine and aquaculture industries!
Aquaculture isn’t all about fish farms. If you’re passionate about marine life or habitat conservation, this certificate can get your foot in the door for roles as an aquatic biologist, fisheries technician, or aquaculture diver and many more.
NSW high school students, combining academic and practical ‘blue’ skills.
50094 Aquaculture (SFI20119)
Externally Delivered Vocational and Training (EVET)
INFORMATION
COURSE UNITS
DELIVERY MODES
START DATE
INFORMATION
Why choose a Certificate II in Aquaculture?
• Become involved in a sustainable and growing industry to begin a career in environmental conservation
• Gain foundational skills in aquaculture, technology, and water quality management,
• Learn in real-world environments through the 35-hour work placement over the year,
• Open other study pathways and opportunities in marine conservation and habitat restoration.
Course Objectives
Certificate II in Aquaculture equips students withfoundational skills in aquatic farming and fisheries management. The course offers hands-on experience in caring for aquatic life throughout their whole life cycle, combined with essential
knowledge in water quality control, disease management, and sustainable aquaculture.
Course Units
• 5 Core Units: Handle marine life, use andmaintain aquaculture and marine technical equipment, uphold safety standards and more
• 7 Elective Units: Monitor marine and aquaculture water quality.
• Undertake marine life post-harvest operations.
• Marine stock propagation and rehabilitation.
What is Aquaculture and why is It important?
Aquaculture refers to the breeding, rearing, and harvesting of marine and freshwater organisms, such as fish, shellfish, and aquatic plants. Aquaculture in Australia provides 60% of our seafood and is continually growing each year as more and more people realise the importance of taking care of our oceans and marine life. Chew on that next time you’re having sushi.
Why do we need this?
Sustainable aquaculture is an environmentally friendly way to harvest aquatic life and plants without disturbing the natural environment. Therefore, supporting healthier natural habitats and replenishing oceans threatened or endangered fish, and other marine life species.
COURSE UNITS
Unit # | Unit Code and Title | Type | HSC Hours |
1 | SFIAQU202 Handle stock Core 15 | Core | 15 |
2 | SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment | Core | 10 |
3 | SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety | Core | 15 |
4 | SFIXSI102 Communicate in the seafood industry | Core | 15 |
5 | SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry | Core | 20 |
6 | SFIAQU203 Manipulate stock culture environment | Elective | 20 |
7 | SFIAQU205 Monitor water quality | Elective | 10 |
8 | SFIAQU207 Monitor stock and environmental conditions | Elective | 10 |
9 | SFIAQU209 Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations | Elective | 25 |
10 | SFIAQU210 Harvest cultured or held stock | Elective | 15 |
11 | SFIAQU217 Feed stock | Elective | 15 |
12 | SFIEMS201 Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices | Elective | 15 |
DELIVERY MODES
- Access – ID: 15155
- Blended – ID: 15188
- Block Release – ID: 15187
- Face to Face
- Online – ID: 15200
- Virtual
- Virtual & Workshops ID: 15166 | ID: 15202
START DATE
Commencement Date | Term 1 |
Course Start Date: | 17-02-2025 |
| Course End Date: | 12-10-2025 |
50094 Aquaculture Externally Delivered Vocational and Training (EVET)
ACCREDITED COURSE
Certificate II in Aquaculture
NATIONAL CODE
SFI20119
Contact us
2/54-56 Paradise Ave
Gold Coast Dive Centre building Miami, Queensland 4220
