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SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture

Certificate I - IV.
Charles Darwin University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

This Certificate II qualification prepares you for entry-level work as an aquaculture attendant supporting the care of aquatic stock in the seafood industry. You will learn to carry out routine tasks such as handling, feeding and monitoring stock, and checking environmental conditions under supervision. Training covers safe work practices and compliance with food safety, biosecurity and environmental requirements. This is a vocational Certificate II programme focused on aquaculture operations.

Career outcome

Graduates can seek work supporting daily operations across the aquaculture sector, including farms, hatcheries and nurseries, aquarium wholesalers/retailers, and live post-harvest holding facilities. Typical roles involve routine stock care, feeding and handling, basic monitoring of water/environmental conditions, and assisting maintenance and production teams under supervision. This Certificate II in Aquaculture supports entry-level employment in aquaculture and related seafood industry workplaces.


Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$4,174 per course

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Information

tick icon Duration

6 months

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

02/02/2026

campus icon Campuses

Casuarina
Remote

tick icon Course Code

SFI20119

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2023 CDU INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE PATHWAY SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconVICE-CHANCELLOR'S INTERNATIONAL HIGH ACHIEVERS SCHOLARSHIPS (VCIHAS)

50% of tuition fees

tick iconCDU GLOBAL MERIT SCHOLARSHIP 2022-2023

30% of tuition fees

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