Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:10 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:10 AM AWST
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Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities
Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU305
SFIAQU305
State Code
OAS37
OAS37
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and monitor the harvesting and basic post-harvest activities of aquatic cultured or held stock.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for harvest and post-harvest activities in an aquaculture environment, working under broad direction.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. Plan for basic harvest and post-harvest activities
- 1.1 Interpret harvest specifications and confirm with supervisor
- 1.2 Confirm availability of suitable stock for harvest
- 1.3 Determine resource requirements to achieve harvest specifications
- 1.4 Identify risk factors that could affect the quality of stock during harvest, and plan to minimise risk
- 1.5 Plan and communicate workplace harvesting procedures and safety precautions with team members
2. Organise harvest resources
- 2.1 Access required resources, including equipment or technology and personal protective equipment (PPE), and check for serviceability
- 2.2 Ensure holding structures are prepared prior to harvesting activities
3. Monitor harvest
- 3.1 Position equipment or technology and operate according to workplace and health and safety requirements
- 3.2 Monitor harvesting activities, ensuring consistency with harvest specifications and minimal stress or damage to stock according to aquatic animal welfare guidelines
- 3.3 Confirm harvested stock complies with harvest specifications
4. Monitor on-farm post-harvest activities
- 4.1 Monitor on-farm post-harvest activities to ensure consistency with harvest specifications
- 4.2 Monitor packing, ensuring minimal stock stress or damage
- 4.3 Ensure shipment is collected and appropriate workplace documentation is completed
- 4.4 Maintain storage facilities for product according to workplace procedures
5. Monitor follow-up activities and review operations
- 5.1 Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures
- 5.2 Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment or technology
- 5.3 Record relevant harvest and post-harvest observations or information, and check any abnormal records
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9140 | SFIAQUA309C | Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI5 | SFI30119 | Certificate III in Aquaculture | Qualification |
| BEI7 | SFI30219 | Certificate III in Fishing Operations | Qualification |