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Develop and implement a stock health program

Develop and implement a stock health program

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU401
State Code
OAS28
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to review, develop and implement a program and work procedures for maintaining the health of stock. The unit applies to individuals who have planning responsibilities for an aquaculture stock health program and who supervise the work of others. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Gather information for a stock health program
  • 1.1 Interpret and review stock health management plan and stock production, and confirm objectives with senior personnel
  • 1.2 Identify locally prevalent health problems and note potential exotic pests, predators and diseases, especially those with significant economic impact
  • 1.3 Investigate current industry husbandry practices that prevent and control health problems
2. Develop health program for cultured or held stock
  • 2.1 Select control measures that aim to prevent the introduction of pests, predators and diseases to the facility
  • 2.2 Select control measures that protect filter feeding stock from contamination or other stock from pests, predators or diseases
  • 2.3 Develop routines for health treatment of stock according to sound veterinary principles
  • 2.4 Develop a yearly calendar of health management operations according to overall stock production program and stock health management plans
  • 2.5 Assess options for mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including the use of specialised contract services, and make recommendations to senior personnel
3. Implement a stock health program
  • 3.1 Communicate stock health program and establish roles and responsibilities to all involved
  • 3.2 Establish and communicate workplace procedures for the use of therapeutic chemicals and biological agents that ensure personal safety and environmental protection to staff
  • 3.3 Monitor stock health program for effectiveness, and modify accordingly to meet program objectives
  • 3.4 Meet legal requirements and regulations relating to stock health management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9148 SFIAQUA401C Develop and implement a stock health program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCH92 SFIAQU411 Develop and implement a stock health program Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI2 SFI40119 Certificate IV in Aquaculture Qualification