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Monitor stock handling activities

Monitor stock handling activities

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU303
State Code
OAS38
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
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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
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor a range of aquaculture stock handling activities, including cleaning, moving and grading for cultured or held stock.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for stock handling activities in an aquaculture environment, working under broad direction.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food 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 stock handling
  • 1.1 Receive or obtain instructions for stock handling activities from supervisor
  • 1.2 Identify risk factors that affect the health of stock during handling, and plan to minimise risk
  • 1.3 Plan and communicate workplace stock handling procedures and safety precautions with team members
2. Organise stock handling
  • 2.1 Collect required equipment or technology, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
  • 2.2 Check holding structures are prepared before activities commence
3. Observe stock handling activities
  • 3.1 Position equipment or technology and operate according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Monitor handling activities and ensure they are carried out in an efficient and timely manner
  • 3.3 Check handling activities to minimise damage and stress to stock
4. Finalise and review stock handling activities
  • 4.1 Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment or technology
  • 4.3 Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9138 SFIAQUA303C Coordinate stock handling activities Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI5 SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture Qualification
BEI7 SFI30219 Certificate III in Fishing Operations Qualification