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Develop a stock nutrition program

Develop a stock nutrition program

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU501
State Code
OAS20
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
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, develop and improve a stock nutrition program for aquaculture. It includes the ability to assess nutritional requirements in a cost-effective manner, research process improvements, monitor the nutrition program and take corrective action when required This unit applies to individuals who have technical and/or management responsibilities for stock in an aquaculture facility. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a stock nutrition program
  • 1.1 Determine daily and seasonal nutritional requirements of cultured or held stock from published data on species, research programs, historical records, industry practice and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Research and identify benefits of mechanisation or automation of process or activity and the use of specialised contract services
  • 1.3 Develop a plan to ensure adequate nutrition is provided to achieve appropriate stock condition in line with workplace production plan
  • 1.4 Ensure plan responds to different nutrition requirements during a range of conditions over the growing cycle of stock
  • 1.5 Determine most cost-effective approach to apply required nutrients
  • 1.6 Research selected foods in nutrition plan to identify and minimise risk of adverse side effects on stock or stock culture or holding environment
  • 1.7 Document nutrition plan and communicate to supervisors and management
2. Monitor and improve the stock nutrition program
  • 2.1 Monitor implementation of program by stock-testing to ensure requirements of workplace production plan are achieved
  • 2.2 Monitor and review nutrition program to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions
  • 2.3 Test new feeds or formulations and introduce into nutrition program in line with workplace practices
  • 2.4 Identify shortcomings in program and implement appropriate courses of action
  • 2.5 Document remedial action taken and report to management
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9157 SFIAQUA501C Develop a stock nutrition program Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ2 SFI50119 Diploma of Aquaculture Qualification