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Manipulate stock culture environment

Manipulate stock culture environment

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU203
State Code
OAS55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manipulate the stock culture environment to optimise growing or holding conditions.The unit applies to individuals who carry out routine tasks relating to culture or holding environments in an aquaculture facility under the guidance of a supervisor.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Licences may be required if operating load-shifting equipment, vehicles or vessels.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for manipulation of culture or holding environment
  • 1.1 Confirm with supervisor water quality parameter to be adjusted
  • 1.2 Collect required water treatment materials, equipment and personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
  • 1.3 Observe water and environmental conditions that could adversely impact stock, and report to supervisor
2. Manipulate culture or holding environment
  • 2.1 Apply water treatment safely and in accordance with work health and safety (WHS), food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, stock requirements and supervisor instructions
  • 2.2 Observe stock behaviour and use work practices that minimise stock stress and damage
  • 2.3 Check water parameters manipulated against stock requirements
3. Complete activities after the environment has been manipulated
  • 3.1 Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor
  • 3.3 Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9125 SFIAQUA209C Manipulate stock culture environment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI8 SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture Qualification