Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for and carry out a range of basic routine work activities for an aquaculture, seafood holding or ornamental operation.
The unit applies to individuals who work under direct supervision in an aquaculture workplace performing basic tasks such as cleaning, minor construction and maintenance, painting, digging, weeding, moving or operating equipment, and handling, feeding and harvesting stock.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Aquaculture (AQU)
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for basic aquaculture activities |
1.1 Receive instructions from supervisor and confirm understanding of work tasks and workplace procedures 1.2 Collect required materials, tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check off against supervisor instructions |
2. Complete aquaculture activities |
2.1 Confirm workplace safety procedures with supervisor prior to commencing work 2.2 Carry out work safely according to supervisor instructions and workplace procedures |
3. Clean up after aquaculture activities |
3.1 Clean and check materials, tools and equipment for obvious damage and return to storage 3.2 Give a verbal work report to the supervisor indicating work tasks completed, any damage to tools and equipment, abnormal stock behaviour and any problems that may have arisen |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Numeracy |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
SFIAQU101 Carry out basic aquaculture activities |
SFIAQUA102B Carry out basic aquaculture activities |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273