SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture
Pursue your passion for aquatic life.
Grow and raise life beneath the surface in this hands-on and rewarding course. Start your career in Aquaculture and begin learning the skills you'll need to create and sustain various life cycles.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Batavia Coast Maritime Institute
When Semester 2, 2024 | Semester 1, 2025
Study Mode On campus
Great careers don’t all grow on trees.
A Certificate II in Aquaculture will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to assist in the care and maintenance of fish stocks. You will learn skills in food handling, controlling pests, predators and diseases, handling and harvesting stock, maintaining and manipulating the water environment and applying chemicals and biological agents. It provides individuals with skills and knowledge to work as a field hand in an aquaculture operation such as a hatchery, sea cage or pond facility. It is applicable to school-based studies.
You will also gain knowledge and skills in:
- Controlling diseases
- Collecting broodstock
- Handling food
- Handling and harvesting stock
- Maintaining water environments and
- Applying chemicals and biological agents.
Select your preferred campus and apply
Semester 1, 2025
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFIAQU202 Handle stock | $16.20 | $4.80 | $14.70 |
| SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
| SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety requirements | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.93 |
| SFIXSI102 Communicate in the seafood industry | $48.60 | $14.40 | $44.18 |
| SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry | $48.60 | $14.40 | $44.18 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
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$32.40 | $9.60 | $28.93 |
|
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$40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
|
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$40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
|
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$40.50 | $12.00 | $36.50 |
|
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$16.20 | $4.80 | $14.70 |
|
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $44.18 |
|
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $44.18 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700
Semester 2, 2024
Details
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence, comprising five (5) core and seven (7) elective units selected from the options provided below.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| SFIAQU202 Handle stock | $16.20 | $4.80 | $14.30 |
| SFIBIO201 Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment | $40.50 | $12.00 | $35.52 |
| SFIWHS201 Meet workplace health and safety requirements | $32.40 | $9.60 | $28.15 |
| SFIXSI102 Communicate in the seafood industry | $48.60 | $14.40 | $43.00 |
| SFIXSI201 Work effectively in the seafood industry | $48.60 | $14.40 | $43.00 |
Elective
| National ID Unit title | General fee | Concession | Resource fee |
|---|---|---|---|
|
|
$32.40 | $9.60 | $28.15 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $35.52 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $35.52 |
|
|
$40.50 | $12.00 | $35.52 |
|
|
$16.20 | $4.80 | $14.30 |
|
|
$48.60 | $14.40 | $43.00 |
|
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $43.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2024, students born on or after 1 July 2006 who are at least 15 years old in 2024) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700