Modification History
Release |
TP Version |
Comments |
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SFI11v2.1 |
Correction to minor typographical error |
1 |
SFI11v1 |
Initial Release |
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves assisting with the control of predators and pests that might threaten cultured or held stock. It includes reporting on actual and potential problems and assisting with the construction and maintenance of control structures. 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 for the control of pests and predators for example :
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
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 predator and pest control |
1.1. Problem species and their behavioural traits that have potential effects on cultured or held stock are recognised. 1.2. Behaviour and intensity of predators and pests, including any abnormal behaviour in stock, are observed and reported to supervisor. 1.3. Instructions are received from supervisor and carried out. |
2. Check and maintain predator and pest control structures and equipment |
2.1. Assistance with erecting or installing control structures and equipment is given. 2.2. Regular and routine inspections on control structures and equipment are carried out and major problems reported to supervisor. 2.3. Basic repairs and maintenance are carried out. 2.4. Wildlife is relocated safely. 2.5. Vegetation or other materials that can harbour or shelter pests and predators is cleared or removed. |
3. Assist with disposal of wastes and mortalities |
3.1. Collection equipment and holding/storage facilities are checked and prepared. 3.2. Wastes and mortalities are collected and transferred to the holding or storage facilities. 3.3. Disposal of wastes and mortalities is safely carried out. 3.4. Work practices employed minimise stock stress or damage. |
4. Complete post- predator and pest control activities |
4.1. Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised and condition report prepared. 4.2. Relevant predator and pest control data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records checked. 4.3. Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of predator and pest control, and recommendations made for improvements. 4.4. 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 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 and should cover the range of pests, predators and diseases typically found 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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Predators and pests may include: |
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Behavioural traits may include: |
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Potential effects may include: |
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Cultured or held stock may include: |
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Control structures and equipment may include: |
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Basic repairs and maintenance may include: |
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Wastes may include: |
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Mortalities may include |
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Disposal may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Aquaculture operations |