Unit of competency Outline

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Harvest cultured or held stock

Harvest cultured or held stock

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU210
State Code
OAS48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to harvest cultured or held stock and transport to an on-farm or off-farm post-harvest facility. It does not include processing activities, such as gill-gutting, cleaning, filleting, cooking and shucking, the slaughter of livestock or off-facility live transport.The unit applies to individuals who carry out routine harvesting tasks, including sorting and grading of stock, in an aquaculture setting under the direction 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 harvest
  • 1.1 Confirm instructions on harvest schedule with supervisor
  • 1.2 Collect required equipment, including personal protective equipment if necessary, and check for serviceability
  • 1.3 Prepare and move transport and holding equipment and post-harvest facilities to harvest site
2. Carry out harvest
  • 2.1 Identify, isolate and retrieve stock according to supervisor instructions, ensuring appropriate safety measures are taken
  • 2.2 Observe stock behaviour and report any abnormal activity to supervisor
  • 2.3 Observe water and environmental conditions and report conditions that could adversely impact on the harvest or wellbeing of stock to supervisor
  • 2.4 Operate and maintain automated and/or manual equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Check, grade and count stock according to quality parameters set by harvest schedule or supervisor
  • 2.6 Remove stock and place in holding containers or transport equipment according to food safety requirements
  • 2.7 Move stock to the next phase of the harvest chain according to supervisor instructions
3. Complete post-harvest activities
  • 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
D9130 SFIAQUA216B Harvest cultured or held stock Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI8 SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture Qualification
BEJ4 SFI20319 Certificate II in Seafood Post Harvest Operations Qualification