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Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring

Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU304
State Code
OAS39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050999 - Environmental Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain water quality and environmental monitoring for the protection of appropriate conditions for aquatic cultured or held stock. It includes recording data and the ability to brief team members on monitoring and sampling activities, and the use of monitoring equipment or technology.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for ensuring appropriate conditions for stock in an aquaculture setting, working under broad direction.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for monitoring
  • 1.1 Identify water quality and environmental parameters to be monitored
  • 1.2 Collect required equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
  • 1.3 Confer with team members on routine monitoring tasks to be completed and the correct use of the required equipment or technology
2. Observe monitoring and sampling activities
  • 2.1 Check monitoring and sampling tests are undertaken according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Collect and store samples that require further analysis according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Ensure water quality and monitoring data has been recorded according to workplace procedures
3. Complete monitoring activities
  • 3.1 Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials is completed according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment
  • 3.3 Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9139 SFIAQUA308C Maintain water quality and environmental monitoring Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI5 SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture Qualification