South Metropolitan TAFE
Diploma of Aquaculture
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)This higher level qualification will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to manage the operations of fish farms, marine farms and hatcheries. It is suitable for students that hold a certificate 3 in aquaculture or have substantial aquaculture industry experience.
Delivery mode
South Metropolitan TAFE offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
- 1 Fleet St, Fremantle, WA
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Non-School Leaver: Completion of WACE General or ATAR or equivalent (minimum C Grades)
AQF: Certificate III Additional requirements may apply.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Diploma of Aquaculture will prepare you for the following roles.
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...
Aquaculture Manager
An Aquaculture Manager oversees the general running of an aquatic farming operation or hatchery. Your role will involve everything from breeding ne...
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...
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...
About South Metropolitan TAFE
South Metropolitan TAFE offers more than 300 qualifications, from foundation courses to apprenticeships and traineeships, to diplomas and skill sets. We have over 25,000 students across our Perth campuses and more students in Asia, the Middle East, Africa and South America through partnerships offshore.
