Unit of competency Outline
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Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systems
Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systems
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU403
SFIAQU403
State Code
OAS30
OAS30
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
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a water quality and environmental monitoring program and procedures for enclosed systems.The unit applies to individuals who use specialised skills and knowledge to analyse and monitor water quality and environmental data and manage maintenance activities within an aquaculture facility.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a water quality management program
- 1.1 Develop monitoring schedule and methods to identify routine water quality and environmental parameters
- 1.2 Develop workplace procedures for routine water quality, environmental monitoring and management of culture or holding water
- 1.3 Organise data collection and record management activities
2. Oversee non-routine water quality monitoring, sampling and manipulation
- 2.1 Identify potential problematic non-routine water quality parameters and develop measurement methods
- 2.2 Carry out monitoring and sampling and arrange external analysis according to workplace procedures
- 2.3 Detect and manage effects of health treatments on the quality of the culture or holding water
3. Analyse and present data in tables and graphs
- 3.1 Check water quality and environmental data to identify transcription errors or atypical entries
- 3.2 Present data accurately in tables and graphs according to workplace practices
- 3.3 Analyse data and report on features and trends
4. Assess and adjust water for cultured or held stock
- 4.1 Assess the suitability of supply water for cultured or held stock
- 4.2 Detect aquaculture practices that impact adversely on water quality, and modify practices to minimise impacts
- 4.3 Manipulate water chemistry to improve water quality according to workplace procedures
- 4.4 Modify management strategies based on data collected
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9155 | SFIAQUA411A | Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systems | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI2 | SFI40119 | Certificate IV in Aquaculture | Qualification |