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Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests

Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIBIO301
State Code
OAS07
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
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise signs of disease or pests in fish and other aquatic life, and take appropriate reporting and response action.The unit applies to individuals who carry out routine tasks in the seafood industry where they have daily contact with aquatic organisms.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. Identify signs of disease or pests in aquatic life
  • 1.1 Monitor aquatic life for signs or symptoms of disease or pests
  • 1.2 Compare signs of potential disease infection or pest species with own experience of common endemic diseases or pests in the species
  • 1.3 Assess extent of the problem in the species where signs indicate a potential disease or pest issue
  • 1.4 Assess any environmental factors that may be contributing to the disease or pest issue
  • 1.5 Seek advice from supervisors, professionals or appropriate authorities when signs indicate a potential disease or pest
2. Respond to signs of disease or pest in aquatic life
  • 2.1 Report signs of potential disease or a pest that presents a biosecurity risk to appropriate authorities immediately according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Implement biosecurity measures according to organisational biosecurity plans and instructions from appropriate authority
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