Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves constructing or installing stock culture or holding structures or systems and farm structures . This may include constructing a water supply and disposal or effluent system for closed or semi-closed 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 |
The construction techniques required may vary with the type of structure or system. More demanding construction and/or installation activities will require the employment or engagement of qualified tradespersons or the attainment of appropriate licences to meet state/territory and local government requirements. 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 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. Prepare for construction or installation |
1.1. Construction work plan is read or heard, interpreted and confirmed as understood with senior personnel. 1.2. Equipment, tools and materials as identified in the construction work plan are gathered and checked for serviceability. |
2. Undertake construction work |
2.1. Construction tasks are completed according to work plan. 2.2. Advice on problems, progress and standard is sought from senior personnel or appropriate expert as appropriate. |
3. Complete construction and installation activities |
3.1. Work areas are cleaned, equipment checked and repaired, if necessary, and stored. 3.2. Stock culture, holding and farm structures are positioned according to construction work plan. 3.3. Checking and commissioning are undertaken to ensure that finished product fits design specification and is operable. 3.4. Relevant construction and installation data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records checked. 3.5. Non-compliances are conveyed to senior personnel. 3.6. Feedback is sought from senior personnel on effectiveness of the construction and installation 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. Resources may include:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Overview of 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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Stock culture or holding structures or systems may include: |
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Farm structures may include: |
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Water supply and disposal or effluent system (for closed or semi-closed structures only) 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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ESD principles may include: |
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PPE may include: |
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Construction work plan may include: |
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Construction tasks may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Aquaculture operations |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |