Seafood & Maritime Training

Chemical Handling and Biological Sampling

Delivered in Tasmania

Who is the course for?

This course is for participants who are actively employed in the aquaculture industry and is designed primarily for trainees who are enrolled in SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture as it includes assessments both in the classroom and in the workplace.

What will I learn?

This course contains practical and theory in the following: 

  • Working with chemicals in the aquaculture industry
  • Safely prepare and apply chemicals for control of pests and diseases
  • Identify sampling methods
  • Collect and preserve biological samples for later processing and/ or analysis
  • Understand when biological tests are required and prepare correctly 

How will I be trained and assessed?

SMT’s training and assessment is very practical and is conducted in a classroom environment and workplace. Activities include: 

  • verbal and written assessments of underpinning knowledge;
  • practical demonstrations in the workplace

Things you need to know

Course requirements

To enrol into this course you must be employed in the aquaculture industry. There are no formal prerequisites for this course.

How long is the course?

This is a 1-day course (9am – 5pm).

All equipment, training and assessment materials that participants need will be provided by SMT and their respective employer.

What sort of credential(s) do I get if I successfully complete the course?

Participants who successfully complete all the written, practical and workplace assessments will receive the following units issued as part of their qualification:

  • AHCCHM307 Prepare and apply chemicals to control pest, weeds and diseases
  • AHCECR302 Collect and preserve biological samples
  • SFIAQU308 – Support hatchery operations.

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