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Implement low water exchange microbial floc technologies

Implement low water exchange microbial floc technologies

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU406
State Code
OAS24
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement the production of cultured stock, specifically marine prawns, using low water exchange microbial floc technologies. The unit applies to individuals who have specialised aquaculture knowledge and skills and responsibility for overseeing staff to prepare the culture system and produce stock to meet workplace and industry requirements. 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. Plan and organise for stock introduction
  • 1.1 Prepare culture system according to workplace requirements or appropriate literature and biosecurity control measures
  • 1.2 Define water quality and biological parameters to be monitored
  • 1.3 Develop plans that outline monitoring frequency, data management and production thresholds
  • 1.4 Determine equipment requirements for low water exchange microbial floc technologies, check for availability and serviceability, and get ready for use
  • 1.5 Make repairs and calibrations according to workplace and health and safety procedures
  • 1.6 Brief staff on responsibilities according to production schedule
2. Carry out production procedures
  • 2.1 Carry out stock production techniques using low water exchange microbial floc technologies
  • 2.2 Monitor water quality and biological parameters according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Preserve samples for external analysis and pack and send to laboratory according to workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Introduce chemical and biological additives into the culture environment as required
  • 2.5 Provide feedback to staff on production performance
3. Record and analyse relevant data
  • 3.1 Record data gathered from production and monitoring procedures
  • 3.2 Analyse data and report to management
  • 3.3 Modify production techniques based on analysis according to workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
BEI2 SFI40119 Certificate IV in Aquaculture Qualification