Coordinate construction or installation of stock culture, holding and farm structures

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 8:21 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
SFIAQU402

State Code
OAS27

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
21/06/2019

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

21/10/2019

Field of Education

040303 - Building Construction Management

Original Release Date

21/10/2019

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate construction or installation activities of stock culture, holding and farm structures according to design specifications. It requires the ability to supervise the work of others and prepare maintenance and repair schedules, procedures and protocols. The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for the construction or installation of stock culture or holding systems, including water supply and disposal systems, and farm structures in an aquaculture environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for construction or installation of structures

1.1 Confirm design specifications for stock culture or holding structure and systems, including water supply and disposal systems, prefabricated buildings and farm structures, with senior personnel
1.2 Prepare construction plan and schedule activities according to workplace procedures and in consultation with senior personnel
1.3 Order materials and arrange contractors and tradespeople to meet scheduled activity
1.4 Book construction equipment according to specifications and in consultation with senior personnel.
1.5 Check raw and prefabricated materials against delivery manifest or specifications
1.6 Prepare and secure site according to specifications
1.7 Brief staff on work objectives and procedures, including health and safety requirements relevant to the site, equipment being used and the type of construction or installation

2. Coordinate construction or installation

2.1 Monitor construction or installation progress against the construction work plan and design specifications
2.2 Confirm availability of materials, equipment and labour, including contractors or tradespeople, according to workplace procedures
2.3 Anticipate, avoid or minimise potential problems through forward planning and contingency planning
2.4 Give feedback to staff on work progress and performance on a regular basis
2.5 Give reports to management on project progress, costs and any problems arising from construction or installation project
2.6 Check finished product to ensure that it fits design specification and is effective or operable

3. Prepare maintenance and repairs schedule, procedures and protocols

3.1 Prepare and document maintenance and repair schedules in consideration of other facility plans
3.2 Establish and document procedures for maintenance and repair tasks in the maintenance and repair schedule
3.3 Purchase or hire hand and power tools and spare parts required for maintenance
3.4 Establish and document protocols for hiring tradespeople and internal reporting and communications
3.5 Brief supervisors and management on schedule, protocols and workplace procedures that have been established and documented, including continuous improvement processes

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D9149	SFIAQUA402C	Coordinate construction or installation of stock culture, holding and farm structures	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BEI2	SFI40119	Certificate IV in Aquaculture	Qualification