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Control diseases

Control diseases

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU215
State Code
OAS43
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
15
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to report on and assist with treating common diseases and actual or potential outbreaks that might threaten cultured or held stock. The unit applies to individuals who undertake routine tasks in disease control in aquaculture environments under the direction of a supervisor.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. Prepare disease control and treatment
  • 1.1 Follow farm biosecurity procedures in own work practices
  • 1.2 Report observations of abnormal stock behaviour, mortalities or moribund stock to supervisor
  • 1.3 Receive and confirm instructions with supervisor on preparations for disease control and treatment
  • 1.4 Collect required equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
2. Assist with disease control
  • 2.1 Assist with preparation of disease treatments according to workplace chemical handling procedures and supervisor instructions
  • 2.2 Apply disease treatments to affected stock according to supervisor instructions using safe work practices
  • 2.3 Observe treated stock behaviour and record abnormal activity and report to supervisor
3. Assist with disposal of wastes and mortalities
  • 3.1 Check and prepare collection equipment and holding or storage facilities
  • 3.2 Collect wastes and mortalities and transfer to holding or storage facilities
  • 3.3 Dispose of wastes and mortalities according to workplace and safety procedures
  • 3.4 Employ work practices that minimise stock stress or damage
4. Complete activities after the disease has been controlled
  • 4.1 Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor
  • 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
D9135 SFIAQUA222A Control diseases Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI8 SFI20119 Certificate II in Aquaculture Qualification
BFX0 SFI30520 Certificate III in Working with Crocodiles Qualification