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Operate and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system

Operate and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU212
State Code
OAS45
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate, monitor and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to keep water quality and environmental conditions within specified ranges for cultured or held stock.The unit applies to individuals who carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs on the water treatment components of a recirculating aquaculture system as used in the seafood industry and within an aquascape or holding tank in the ornamental or pet sector, under the direction of a supervisor.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food 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 to operate a recirculating aquaculture system
  • 1.1 Receive and confirm instructions with supervisor on water treatment components' operational requirements
  • 1.2 Select, fit and adjust personal protective equipment as required
  • 1.3 Locate and carry out routine pre-operational checks of components of the recirculating aquaculture system according to workplace procedure
  • 1.4 Detect faulty components and report to supervisor
  • 1.5 Identify abnormal operating and environmental conditions within the culture or holding structures or systems, and report to supervisor
2. Operate and monitor a recirculating aquaculture system
  • 2.1 Operate automatic or mechanised equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Measure critical flow rates and other water quality parameters, and record data according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Adjust operating components to optimise conditions for the culture or holding species
  • 2.4 Check and test backup components for operational capacity
  • 2.5 Report abnormal or non-standard conditions, and other risks, to supervisor
3. Maintain and repair a recirculating aquaculture system
  • 3.1 Confirm work plan or schedule, environmental and biosecurity regulations, risks and contingency plans with supervisor
  • 3.2 Collect basic tools, equipment, including personal protective equipment, spare parts and repair materials and take to worksite
  • 3.3 Make basic repairs to sub-standard equipment and calibrate equipment following safe work practices
  • 3.4 Service components and replace or repair worn or damaged parts or components according to supervisor instructions
  • 3.5 Return components and water supply and disposal systems to working order
  • 3.6 Check system for serviceability and performance, and report problems to supervisor
4. Finalise operation, monitoring and maintenance activities
  • 4.1 Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor
  • 4.3 Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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