Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:36 AM AWST
22/07/2026 3:36 AM AWST
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Carry out basic aquaculture activities
Carry out basic aquaculture activities
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU101
SFIAQU101
State Code
OAS56
OAS56
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and carry out a range of basic routine work activities for an aquaculture, seafood holding or ornamental operation.The unit applies to individuals who work under direct supervision in an aquaculture workplace performing basic tasks such as cleaning, minor construction and maintenance, painting, digging, weeding, moving or operating equipment, and handling, feeding and harvesting stock.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 for basic aquaculture activities
- 1.1 Receive instructions from supervisor and confirm understanding of work tasks and workplace procedures
- 1.2 Collect required materials, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check off against supervisor instructions
2. Complete aquaculture activities
- 2.1 Confirm workplace safety procedures with supervisor prior to commencing work
- 2.2 Carry out work safely according to supervisor instructions and workplace procedures
3. Clean up after aquaculture activities
- 3.1 Clean and check materials, tools and equipment for obvious damage and return to storage
- 3.2 Give a verbal work report to the supervisor indicating work tasks completed, any damage to tools and equipment, abnormal stock behaviour and any problems that may have arisen
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9121 | SFIAQUA102B | Carry out basic aquaculture activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI9 | SFI10119 | Certificate I in Seafood Industry | Qualification |