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Culture new aquaculture species

Culture new aquaculture species

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU511
State Code
OAS09
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
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to introduce a new aquatic species that has not been previously cultured in the workplace. It includes the ability to research information on new target species, condition broodstock, rear larvae, and analyse and record data.This unit applies to individuals who have specialised knowledge and technical and/or management responsibility for the breeding program and hatchery operations within an aquaculture setting. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess the validity of new target species
  • 1.1 Research and document existing life history, traits and spawning cues of target species from a range of sources
  • 1.2 Research optimal environmental conditions and nutritional requirements for target species from a range of sources
  • 1.3 Investigate and estimate production costs for target species at all life stages
  • 1.4 Undertake target species market evaluation, considering demand and projected sales
  • 1.5 Prepare cost estimate and analysis of infrastructure modifications required to produce new species
  • 1.6 Collate all information and present a business case for culturing new species to key stakeholders
  • 1.7 Make decisions on validity of target species culture potential and size of trial based on feedback from key individuals
2. Culture new aquaculture species
  • 2.1 Acquire and condition broodstock to meet workplace objectives
  • 2.2 Implement and monitor optimal conditions for spawning
  • 2.3 Target offspring of species for production
  • 2.4 Rear larvae in optimal larval rearing culture conditions according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Move post larvae to adequate growout facilities
  • 2.6 Grow post larvae in optimal growout conditions
  • 2.7 Harvest and sell new species according to customer requirements and workplace sales plan
3. Record and analyse relevant data
  • 3.1 Record data gathered from production and monitoring procedures and sales
  • 3.2 Analyse and report all data against pre-determined standards and criteria
  • 3.3 Report and present data and results to relevant stakeholders
  • 3.4 Make decisions around the future validity of the culture species
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State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ2 SFI50119 Diploma of Aquaculture Qualification