Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves coordinating a range of stock handling activities , such as cleaning, moving and grading for cultured or held stock . It may also involve seeding of half pearls in molluscs. It covers interpreting instructions, selecting equipment and method of operation, data entry and analysis and conveying information. Skills to coordinate staff are covered by RTE3704A Coordinate worksite activities. 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 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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and organise for stock handling |
1.1. Handling specifications are interpreted and confirmed with senior personnel. 1.2. Labour and resource requirements for stock handling are confirmed with senior personnel and arranged. 1.3. Risk factors which could affect the health of stock during handling are identified and plans made to minimise risk. 1.4. Operational guidelines to achieve desired handling objectives are planned and communicated effectively to staff. |
2. Organise for handling |
2.1. Equipment is collected and checked for serviceability. 2.2. Repairs and calibrations are made to sub-standard equipment. 2.3. Transport and holding arrangements are confirmed. 2.4. Safety precautions for handling live stock are implemented. 2.5. Handling activities are planned to minimise stock damage and stress. |
3. Coordinate handling |
3.1. Equipment is positioned and operated. 3.2. Handling activities are monitored to ensure they are carried out in an efficient and timely manner. |
4. Finalise and review stock handling activities |
4.1. Clean up of work areas, including checking, repairing and storage of equipment, is supervised. 4.2. Relevant stock handling data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records checked. 4.3. Non-compliances are conveyed to senior personnel. 4.4. Options for improving efficiency through mechanisation or automation of process or activity, and use of specialised contract staff are researched and presented to senior personnel as potential improvements. 4.5. Staff are given feedback on their work performance. |
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 supervision range of handling activities routinely carried out on aquaculture farms 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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Stock handling activities may include: |
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Cultured or held stock may include: |
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Seeding may include: |
Note : Does not include insertion of a nucleus into the gonadal or somatic tissue of the shellfish for round pearl production. |
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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Labour requirements may include: |
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Resource requirements 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 |