Unit of competency Outline
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Establish an aquaculture facility
Establish an aquaculture facility
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU503
SFIAQU503
State Code
OAS19
OAS19
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
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 establish an aquaculture business initiative. It includes the ability to define the business opportunity and operational requirements and coordinate development of the facility or worksite.This unit applies to individuals who have technical and management responsibility for starting up or expanding an aquaculture business operation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define facility requirements
- 1.1 Define target market opportunity or business need based on appropriate evidence, industry practice and analysis
- 1.2 Select species, culture technology and size of operation based on analysis
- 1.3 Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity and the use of specialised contract services if required
- 1.4 Identify legal requirements impacting on a proposed facility
2. Choose a worksite
- 2.1 Scan property market purchase or leasing possibilities
- 2.2 Enter into contractual arrangements based on legal requirements and business plan
3. Develop a worksite plan
- 3.1 Incorporate features of the site into worksite plan to allow most effective construction program
- 3.2 Draw up construction plan, including budget and work schedule, in consultation with senior personnel
- 3.3 Obtain relevant building or development permits or approvals
4. Coordinate construction
- 4.1 Organise appropriate labour, materials and resources and carry out construction according to construction work plan and drawings
- 4.2 Monitor contractors, consultants and construction work against drawings and work plans, and negotiate deviations and emerging issues
- 4.3 Commission site, ensuring all systems are operational according to plans and permits or approvals
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9159 | SFIAQUA503C | Establish an aquacultural enterprise | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ2 | SFI50119 | Diploma of Aquaculture | Qualification |