Hatchery Technician Courses
A Hatchery Technician supports aquaculture by breeding and raising aquatic species, monitoring health, maintaining water quality, and assisting with stock transportation.
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How do I become a Hatchery Technician
Get qualified to work as a Hatchery Technician with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
SFI20119
Duration
6 months - 24 months
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Get ready for a career working at fish farms, hatcheries, and nurseries with the Certificate II in Aquaculture (SFI20119). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work safely at Australian workplaces handling fish stocks and using aquatic equipment and machinery. The course covers: working effectively in the seafood industry, feeding and maintaining fish stocks, preparing and dispatching live stock for transport, communication.
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6 months - 24 months
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SFI30119
Duration
6 months - 24 months
Study mode
Blended, On Campus, Online, Traineeship
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. Enquire now f...
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6 months - 24 months
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SFI40119
The SFI40119 Certificate IV in Aquaculture provides the skills and knowledge required for supervisory and managerial roles in the aquaculture sector. It covers key areas such as legislative compliance, business processes, problem-solving, and workforce management. Participants will develop the ability to plan future work activities and ensure efficient aquaculture operations. This qualification is designed for those seeking to advance their careers in aquaculture by gaining expertise in operational oversi...
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SFI50119
Become an operations manager at an aquaculture farm with the Diploma of Aquaculture (SFI50119). This nationally recognised diploma delivers a mix of leadership, administration, and aquaculture operational skills. The course covers: establishing an aquaculture facility, ensuring the sustainability and biosecurity of aquaculture operations, developing a stock nutrition and breeding strategy, developing stock production plans, culturing new species, auditing aquaculture operations, managing machinery and equ...
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How much does a Hatchery Technician earn?
In Australia, a full time Hatchery Technician generally earns $1,250 ($65,000 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
What are the job opportunities for a Hatchery Technician?
There are 1,200 people hired as aquaculture workers in Australia and many of them are employed as Hatchery Technicians. This number has increased from 800 five years ago. Hatchery Technicians can be found in many areas of Australia but mainly where aquaculture industries are most common.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
How do I become a Hatchery Technician?
To become a Hatchery Technician consider enrolling in a Certificate I, II or III in Aquaculture. These courses will cover all the knowledge and practical skills you need to get started in this industry.
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A Hatchery Technician works in aquaculture industries helping with the breeding and raising of aquatic species. You might work on a fish farm or other facility with shellfish, crustaceans or any other species farmed in a freshwater or marine environment. Your tasks might involve feeding and monitoring the health of stock, checking and maintaining water quality, cleaning tanks or harvesting and processing stock. Hatchery Technicians are involved in various breeding programs and you might also need to assist with transporting stock to other locations.
A Hatchery Technician spends a lot of time outdoors and the role can be physically demanding. You’ll need keen observation skills and attention to detail. Hatchery Technicians need to be able to follow instructions and work either on their own or with a larger team. You’ll need to be good at keeping records and be able to work on a range of tasks during your day.
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