Aquaculture Boat Operator

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Areas Of Interest:   Seafood - Aquaculture, Fishing Operations & Processing
Certificate Level:  Certificate III
Certificate Name:  Certificate III in Aquaculture
Certificate Description:  Working as an Aquaculture Boat Operator you will work in an open water environment, rather than on a land based farm. Your duties will include feeding and harvesting of product and the stocking and maintenance of cages, oyster beds and pearl farm long lines.
Code:  SFI30119
Work Type:  Nature & Recreation Practical & Manual

Skills & Knowledge you will learn

Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes
Work effectively in the seafood industry
Monitor stock handling activities
Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring
Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities
Monitor production and maintain algal or live-feed cultures
Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures
Perform basic servicing and maintenance of main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems
Operate main propulsion unit and auxiliary systems
Transmit and receive information by marine radio
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment
Plan and navigate a passage for a vessel up to 12 metres
Comply with regulations to ensure safe operation of a vessel up to 12 metres
Follow environmental work practices
Apply seamanship skills aboard a vessel up to 12 metres