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Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures

Apply aquaculture biosecurity measures

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIBIO401
State Code
OAS05
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
059901 - Pest And Weed Control
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to apply control measures according to the aquaculture farm biosecurity plan.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for incorporating biosecurity measures in their own work and the work of others.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.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify biosecurity control measures
  • 1.1 Access organisation aquaculture biosecurity plan
  • 1.2 Identify aquatic diseases or pests that are considered biosecurity threats to the organisation from the plan and other sources of information
  • 1.3 Identify control measures to minimise the risk of identified aquatic diseases or pests entering the property
2. Apply biosecurity control measures
  • 2.1 Apply control measures related to transmission routes onto, within and from the aquaculture farm
  • 2.2 Apply control measures related to movement of vectors of disease into, out of and within the aquaculture farm
  • 2.3 Apply control measures related to farm production practices
  • 2.4 Incorporate control measures into own work routines and others of responsibility
3. Maintain records related to biosecurity
  • 3.1 Ensure records of stock and equipment are kept for traceability of farm inputs and farm outputs according to own work responsibility
  • 3.2 Retain monitoring and surveillance data
4. Monitor biosecurity procedures
  • 4.1 Monitor effectiveness of control measures in addressing risks
  • 4.2 Monitor work duties of self and others to ensure biosecurity control measures are applied appropriately
  • 4.3 Report issues and concerns with biosecurity to senior personnel
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