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Develop stock production plan

Develop stock production plan

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU509
State Code
OAS11
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
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a stock production plan based on the analysis of facility operations and labour, equipment and transport requirements.This unit applies to individuals who have specialised knowledge and technical and/or management responsibilities for stock production in an aquaculture operation. 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. Determine requirements for stock production
  • 1.1 Establish cultured or held stock production targets for each stage or component of operations consistent with marketing and business plans and sustainable aquaculture practices
  • 1.2 Obtain current information on government regulations relevant to farm ownership and production to ensure policies and procedures are compliant
  • 1.3 Assess production facility requirements to achieve production plan targets
  • 1.4 Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including the use of specialised contract services for potential inclusion in stock production plan
  • 1.5 Determine labour and equipment requirements to achieve stock production targets
  • 1.6 Determine handling, harvesting and on-farm transport requirements for all stock
2. Develop plan
  • 2.1 Develop production plan incorporating identified requirements according to biosecurity regulations
  • 2.2 Incorporate a calendar of operations for each production cycle in the plan
  • 2.3 Draw up schedules indicating the timing of purchases and use of inputs and services used in production
  • 2.4 Develop a post-harvest program for each stock category
  • 2.5 Establish environmental controls and security arrangements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9164 SFIAQUA509B Develop stock production plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ2 SFI50119 Diploma of Aquaculture Qualification