Professional and Technical Training Australia
Certificate III in Aquaculture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET) Get started in the Australia’s rapidly growing aquaculture sector with the Certificate III in SFI30119 Aquaculture. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for operational roles at aquaculture farms, hatcheries, and nurseries. The course covers: caring for aquatic animals, maintaining aquascapes, feeding, predator control, undertaking effluent treatment and waste disposal, harvest and post-harvest activities. There is also scope for gaining skills in diving operational work.Delivery mode
Professional and Technical Training Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 29-33 Morehead Street, South Townsville Townsville, QLD 4810, Australia, QLD
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Aquaculture will prepare you for the following roles.
Hatchery Technician
A Hatchery Technician works in aquaculture industries helping with the breeding and raising of aquatic species. You might work on a fish farm or ot...
Aquaculture Technician
An Aquaculture Technician is involved with the daily operations on an aquatic farm or hatchery. Your work will involve breeding, harvesting and tra...
Fisheries Officer
A Fisheries Officer takes part in patrols of marine and freshwater waterways to ensure fisheries resources are being used sustainably. You’ll make...
Aquaculture Worker
An Aquaculture Worker performs a range of tasks at an aquaculture facility. You might be involved with breeding fish stock or maintaining tanks and...
About Professional and Technical Training Australia
Professional and Technical Training Australia (PATTA) is a specialised and accredited professional development training organisation with over 40 years of experience in training at all levels with specific experience in the Oil field, Mining, Military, Civilian, and Maritime industries.
We are a registered Training Organisation RTO 30270, and a preferred Australian Defence Force (ADF) military supplier and service provider for RAN; RAAF & ARMY (#ABAALV). All PATTA courses are accredited under the Australian Qualification Framework (AQF).
