Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
aquaculture regulations, permits, licences, quotas, catch restrictions and other compliance requirements, including international treaties and agreements
imports quarantine and inspection, and importing approved arrangements for Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS), Australian Customs Service (ACS) and Biosecurity Australia (BA)
Indigenous native title, land claims and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods
land, buildings and vehicles:
buildings and structures design and appearance, constructions and additions
poaching, trespass and theft
road laws for use of motor vehicles, bikes, trucks and other transport equipment
soil and water management
use of chemicals and biological agents
use of firearms and powerheads
use of utilities, including water, natural gas, electricity and sewage
water or land lease, tenure or ownership and use
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control
product quality assurance:
correct naming and labelling (e.g. country of origin, Australian Fish Names Standard and eco-labelling)
correct quantities, sizes and other customer requirements
third-party certification (e.g. Australian Grown and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems).
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers
clean, uncluttered, hygienic workplace
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures
induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner
OHS training register
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
controlling use and recycling of water, and managing water quality and quantity
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources
managing environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
managing imported products quarantine and inspection, facility biosecurity, translocation of livestock and genetic material, and health certification
managing stock health and welfare, especially for handling, holding, transport and slaughter
managing sustainable fisheries or broodstock/seedstock collection requirements, such as size limits, quotas, season restrictions, population dynamics, fishing impacts, reducing by-catch, fisheries management strategies and maintaining biodiversity
managing, controlling and treating effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution
minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions
planning environmental and resource efficiency improvements
preventing genetically modified and live cultured or held organisms from escaping into environment
protecting native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas, adhering to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Ramsar Convention, World Heritage and other international treaties for which Australia is a signatory
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing use of non-renewable resources
reducing disturbances to soils, erosion and surface water flows from machinery use and other activities
reducing energy use and introducing alternative energy sources.
PPE may include:
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
gloves, mitts or gauntlets, and protective hand and arm covering
hard hat or protective head covering
hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)
insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units
non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
protective eyewear, glasses and face mask
protective hair, beard and boot covers
protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions
respirator or face mask
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons)
waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear and waders).
Breeding strategy requirements may include:
crosses and use of hybrids
emasculation or single sex manipulation
induced spawning
natural spawning
other sterilising methods
polyploidy
source of broodstock (wild caught or captive breed) check for local strains
source of stock (wild caught or captive breed) - check for local strains
stripping of gametes.
Facility may include:
broodstock holding facility
nursery
spawning and larval rearing facility (hatchery).
Characteristics of cultured or held stock may include:
numbers required
optimum size or grade to stock culture units
optimum time to stock culture units
size or life cycle phase required.
Economic assessments may include:
condition
costs and benefits of alternative strategies
feed conversion ratio (FCR)
growth rates
percentage improvement per generation
proportion of desired traits
survival rates and hardiness.
Selection aims or goals may include:
breeding goals
disease resistance
family selection criteria
faster growth
improved production history
improved profitability
improved survival hardiness
strain selection criteria.
Visual methods may include:
age
general appearance and colour
percentage deformity
sex ratio
size
temperament.
Objective methods may include:
body weight
condition and gonad maturation
disease infestations or parasites
disease susceptibility and survivability
flesh colour and condition
growth rate
previous breeding success
standard selection indices
vitality and hardiness.
Genetic material may include:
cell cultures
ova (non-fertilised and fertilised)
sperm.
Maturation or spawning treatments may include:
eyestalk and ablation
food availability
hormonal or chemical
light
pH
salinity
stripping of gonadesgonads
temperature
tidal or water flow.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
select desired trait
select suitable broodstock and genetic material
plan and manage breeding facilities
implement maturation or spawning treatments
manage the breeding program
assess effectiveness of strategy.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
assessment criteria to determine effectiveness of breeding strategies
breeding and life cycle biology of culture stock
breeding strategies.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment. Assessment will need to cover several breeding cycles and at least two (2) species common to the region.

Resources may include:
broodstock and genetic material
broodstock handling facility.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
demonstration
practical exercises
project work
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.