Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves routinely maintaining aquaculture, seafood holding or ornamental structures or systems. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit does not apply to activities where, under government regulations, a licensed tradesperson is required to undertake the work. 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 and ecologically sustainable development (ESD ) principles . Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE ) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Maintain and repair stock culture holding and farm structures |
1.1. Stock culture , holding and farm structures are checked for soundness and signs of damage by the elements, pests, corrosion and general wear and tear and minor repairs are undertaken according to the supervisor's instructions. 1.2. Damage to fixtures and fittings is identified and repaired according to the supervisor's instructions. 1.3. Tools and materials chosen and used are appropriate to the task being undertaken. |
2. Follow up on maintenance and repair tasks |
2.1. Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised and condition report prepared. 2.2. Relevant maintenance and repair data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records checked. 2.3. Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of maintenance and repair, and recommendations made for improvements. 2.4. Feedback given and sought on effectiveness of the monitoring activities. |
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 or in a simulated work environment. It should cover the basic maintenance and repairs typically required in an aquaculture, holding or ornamental facility in the region. 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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Relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements may include: |
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OHS guidelines may include: |
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ESD principles may include: |
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PPE may include: |
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Stock culture or holding structures or systems may include: |
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Farm structures may include: |
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Minor repairs may include: |
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Fixtures and fittings may include: |
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Tools and materials 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 |