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Identify and collect marine life

Identify and collect marine life

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCMAR304
State Code
OCS63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, collect, preserve and store small, macroscopic, marine life that is commonly encountered when undertaking marine monitoring activities, including marine macro-algae, invertebrates and fish.The unit applies to individuals who work in a marine conservation and management role under broad supervision and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to identify and collect marine life
  • 1.1 Select resources required for identifying collected marine life
  • 1.2 Identify and select equipment and materials required for collection, transport, preservation and storage of marine life
  • 1.3 Identify sources of expertise and advice
  • 1.4 Determine location/s and timing for collection and identification
  • 1.5 Identify and comply with licences and permits required for collecting marine wildlife
  • 1.6 Follow workplace procedure for identification, collection and storage of marine specimens
  • 1.7 Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, assess the risks and implement controls according to workplace procedures
2. Identify, gather and preserve marine specimens
  • 2.1 Identify marine plants and animals using industry approved identification resources
  • 2.2 Record characteristics and identity of marine life according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Collect specimens for preservation, minimising environmental impact according to workplace procedures and ethical animal welfare practices
  • 2.4 Implement biosecurity procedures
  • 2.5 Transport small, neritic marine specimens according to workplace and ethical procedures
  • 2.6 Preserve small, neritic marine specimens according to workplace preservation procedures
  • 2.7 Confirm identification with supervisor or other expert
3. Complete identification, store specimens and update records
  • 3.1 Update marine species records
  • 3.2 Store marine specimens for the short and/ or medium term, according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Clean and maintain equipment used for collection, transport, preservation and storage
  • 3.4 Dispose of waste materials according to workplace and environmental procedures
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