Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:26 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:26 AM AWST
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Carry out emergency procedures
Carry out emergency procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU309
SFIAQU309
State Code
OAS33
OAS33
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use contingency plans to deal with emergencies and risk in land-based facilities and infrastructure in open water aquaculture operations. It does not cover emergency procedures on-board vessels. The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for implementing contingency plans and emergency procedures for an aquaculture workplace, 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. Prepare for emergencies
- 1.1 Identify and confirm hazards and emergencies to workplace products, personnel and assets, natural resources and environment, and confirm with supervisor
- 1.2 Confirm contingency plans and loss-minimisation strategies with supervisor
- 1.3 Monitor storage and maintenance of emergency and personal protective equipment to ensure ready access and in working condition
- 1.4 Test contingency plans and loss-minimisation strategies under simulated emergency conditions or scenarios, and provide feedback to supervisor
2. Manage loss-minimisation strategies
- 2.1 Identify risk and initiate appropriate emergency procedure, including mobilising emergency equipment and notifying supervisor
- 2.2 Minimise damage or loss to workplace products and assets, natural resources and environment
- 2.3 Confirm assessment of duration of risk with supervisor
3. Clean up, debrief and review emergency procedures
- 3.1 Ensure clean-up of work area, including repair and storage of equipment according to workplace procedures
- 3.2 Report lost product and assets to supervisor according to workplace procedures
- 3.3 Record relevant data, observations or information
- 3.4 Participate in a debrief with team members
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9144 | SFIAQUA315A | Oversee emergency procedures for on-land operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI5 | SFI30119 | Certificate III in Aquaculture | Qualification |