SFI50119 Diploma of Aquaculture
Take your aquaculture career to the next level.
Hone your passions and your skills to specialised areas and learn the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations of fish farms, marine farms, hatcheries and more.
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Overview
When Available all year round
Study Mode Online and on campus
Become a leader in the industry.
This high-level qualification trains you to work in a management or leadership role within the aquaculture sector of the seafood industry. In this role individuals design, plan and implement programs and sustainable practices for an aquaculture enterprise that comply with a wide range of legislative and regulatory requirements.
The environments in which these individuals work include:
- aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations,
- companies providing contract specialist services for aquaculture operations,
- companies providing consultancy, advisory, equipment sales or other services,
- hatcheries and nurseries,
- live post-harvest holding facilities, such as processing plants, wholesalers or transporters.
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and consider if you might face any challenges in meeting the course expectations and requirements to make an informed choice about the suitability of this course for you:
- Good time management
- Have sound command of spoken and written English
- Have a keen eye for detail and analytical skills
- Strong awareness of environmental and biosecurity practices
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