Aquaculture Diving 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 Diving Operator you will be providing support through general dive and marine farm attendant duties which could include, net inspections and repairs, and fish schooling and behavioural observation.
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
Collect and preserve biological samples
Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities
Support hatchery operations
Apply control measures for predators and pests
Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures
Provide first aid
Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry
Perform diving operations using SCUBA
Undertake emergency procedures in SCUBA diving operations
Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector
Plan for minimal environmental impact
SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres
Act to prevent interaction with protected species