Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:
biodiversity and genetically modified organisms
biosecurity, translocation and quarantine
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
food safety/Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody, and Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) Export Control (Fish) orders
health and welfare of aquatic animals
Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods
maritime operations, safety at sea and pollution control
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures
induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner
OHS training register
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
applying animal welfare ethics and procedures
control of effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution
control of weeds, pests, predators and diseases, stock health maintenance
improving energy efficiency
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources
minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions
preventing live cultured or held organisms from escaping into environment
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing energy use
reducing use of non-renewable resources
undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
undertaking facility quarantine, biosecurity and translocation of livestock and genetic material
using and recycling water, and maintaining water quality.
PPE may include:
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
hard hat or protective head covering
hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)
non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
protective eyewear, glasses and face mask
protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions
respirator or face mask
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
uniforms or overalls
waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear and waders).
Stock culture or holding structures or systems may include:
blowers, aerators, paddlewheels and aspirators
greenhouses, hothouses and igloos
pest, predator and disease control structures
water supply and disposal or effluent systems, including pumps, pipes, canals, channels, settlement ponds and storage dams
cages, pontoons, enclosures and pens, including associated moorings, anchors, floats and markers
dams, ponds and pools
display tanks, aquaria and aquascapes
grow out facilities, hatcheries and nurseries
harvesting swimways, canals or channels
live holding tanks, bins, cages and pens
longlines, posts, racks and rails, rafts, fences, socks, trays, sticks, baskets, modules, barrels, bags and panels
open, flow-through, closed and semi-closed systems
purging or depurating systems
tanks, raceways and recirculating systems.
Farm structures may include:
buildings
equipment storage
fences and gates
greenhouses, hothouses and igloos
jetties
moorings
ramps
security systems
shelters and shade cloths
soil conservation works
surrounding grounds and gardens
tanks, pumps and blower stands
tracks, roads and pathways
waste holding and disposal structures
water supply and effluent systems, pipes and channels.
Minor repairs may include:
clean or wash
disinfect or sterilise
dry out or moisten
fill or fix holes
paint, oil or grease
untangle, repair or replace
weed or remove vegetation and debris.
Fixtures and fittings may include:
alarms, security, lighting and temperature control
feeders and hoppers
pumps and water treatment equipment
ropes, moorings and buoys
screens and predator control equipment
water quality monitors
water supply and effluent system.
Tools and materials may include:
cleaning rags
concrete
fibreglass tools
glue, primer and sandpaper
oil and/or grease gun
plugs or repair patches
safety equipment (e.g. goggles, mask or breathing equipment)
screwdrivers, spanners or socket set, stilson, hacksaw and heat guns
silicone or similar sealant
spade, shovel, pick and crowbar
thread and plumber's tape.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
communicate with supervisor on maintenance and repair activities
identify the need for and carry out basic maintenance and repair work on stock culture, holding and farm structures and fittings and fixtures in an aquaculture, holding or ornamental enterprise.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
basic repair and maintenance techniques or work procedures relevant to stock culture, holding and farm structures.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment. It should cover the basic maintenance and repairs typically required in an aquaculture, holding or ornamental facility in the region.

Resources may include:
stock culture or holding structures, farm structures and areas of property in need of maintenance
tools and repair materials
work procedures for repairs and maintenance.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
demonstration
practical exercises
written and oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.