Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
6 months
Gain practical skills as an aquaculture attendant in this 6-month Certificate II program. Learn to handle, feed, and monitor aquatic stock while managing environmental conditions in aquaculture farms, hatcheries, and related facilities.
There are no formal entry requirements set by the training package. However, students must be fit, active, and able to function effectively in a tropical environment as this is a physically demanding course. Students undertaking this as a traineeship must have a work contract with an approved employer. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify areas where additional support may be needed.
The course comprises 12 units of competency totaling 315 nominal hours. Core units (125 hours) include: Handle Stock, Inspect and Clean Aquatic Work Equipment, Meet Workplace Health and Safety Requirements, Communicate in the Seafood Industry, and Work Effectively in the Seafood Industry. Elective units (190 hours) cover: Manipulate Stock Culture Environment, Monitor Water Quality, Feed Stock, Produce Algal or Live-Feed Cultures, Operate and Maintain Recirculating Aquaculture Systems, Identify and Report Signs of Aquatic Disease or Pests, and Prepare, Pack and Dispatch Stock for Live Transport.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider offering industry-ready skills and experience. The institution provides access to first-class facilities, expert lecturers and industry professionals, and recognition of prior learning to help students qualify faster. CDU offers flexible study options and comprehensive support services tailored to both high school students and working professionals.
Graduates can pursue careers as Aquaculture Maintenance Workers, Aquaculture Business Support Workers, or Aquaculture Production Hands. The qualification provides a pathway to further training, including progression to Certificate III in Aquaculture. Skills gained are directly applicable to employment in the seafood industry's aquaculture sector, including farms, hatcheries, wholesalers, and post-harvest facilities.
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