Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves harvesting cultured or held stock and transporting it to an on- or off-farm post-harvest facility. The unit covers interpreting instructions, using equipment appropriately and, where required, carrying out some post-harvest operations, such as sorting, grading or removing half pearls from molluscs. The live transport of stock is covered by SFISTOR204A Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport. Maintaining seafood at its correct temperature is covered by SFIFISH209C Maintain the temperature of seafood. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licences may be required if operating :
All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements , including occupational health and safety (OHS ) guidelines , food safety and hygiene regulations and procedures and ecologically sustainable development (ESD ) principles . Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer's instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE ) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for harvest |
1.1. Requirements of the harvest schedule are noted and confirmed with supervisor. 1.2. Required equipment is collected and checked for serviceability. 1.3. Sub-standard equipment is repaired or replaced according to manufacturer guidelines. 1.4. Equipment is moved to site, positioned in relation to culture or holding structures or systems , and readied for use. 1.5. Transport and holding equipment, including post -harvest facilities , are prepared and moved into position. |
2. Carry out harvest |
2.1. Stock are identified, retrieved and isolated, behaviour anticipated and controlled, and appropriate safety measures taken for dangerous stock . 2.2. Behaviour of stock and other animals is observed and non-standard activity reported to the supervisor. 2.3. Water and weather conditions are observed and conditions that could adversely impact on the harvest or wellbeing of stock reported to the supervisor. 2.4. Automatic or mechanised equipment are operated and maintained according to workplace procedures. 2.5. Stock are removed from water and placed in holding containers or transport equipment. 2.6. Stock are graded and counted as indicated in the quality parameters of the harvest schedule or supervisor's instructions. 2.7. Stock are moved to the next phase of the harvest chain according to supervisor's instructions. |
3. Complete post-harvest activities |
3.1. Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised and condition report prepared. 3.2. Relevant harvest data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records checked. 3.3. Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of harvest, and recommendations made for improvements. 3.4. Feedback on own work performance is sought from supervisor and opportunities to improve identified. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Literacy skills used for :
Numeracy skills used for :
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace while harvest is under way or in a simulated work environment. Resources may include:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Cultured or held stock may include: |
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Relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements may include: |
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OHS guidelines may include: |
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Food safety and hygiene regulations and procedures may include: |
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ESD principles may include: |
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PPE may include: |
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Harvest may include: |
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Harvest schedule may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Culture or holding structures or systems may include: |
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Post -harvest facilities may include: |
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Dangerous stock may include: |
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Quality parameters may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Aquaculture operations |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |