Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 2.0. |
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 monitor the operation and maintenance of a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) used to grow or hold stock. It includes the ability to brief team members on operations and routine maintenance, and record and analyse data.
The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for monitoring processes and operations in an aquaculture environment, who work under broad direction.
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. Plan for the operation of a recirculating aquaculture system |
1.1 Interpret and confirm operations and routine maintenance work plan or schedule with supervisor 1.2 Confirm labour and equipment or technology requirements with supervisor 1.3 Identify workplace requirements for optimal ranges for basic environmental parameters, advanced environmental parameters and water quality parameters affecting cultured or held stock 1.4 Confer with team members on basic operations and routine maintenance according to work plan or schedule 1.5 Confirm contingency plans and relay to team members |
2. Optimise system operations |
2.1 Identify appropriate components for operations, including personal protective equipment 2.2 Perform pre-operational checks and calibrations 2.3 Monitor culture conditions and operation of components, and adjust to optimise conditions 2.4 Alter operation or production schedule as required to compensate for factors affecting cultured or held stock during operations |
3. Monitor maintenance schedule |
3.1 Confirm maintenance schedule with team members 3.2 Monitor repairs and maintenance for pre-operation, standard operation and post-operation according to maintenance schedule 3.3 Arrange repair or replacement of worn or damaged components 3.4 Check and confirm optimal operation of components following maintenance |
4. Finalise operation, monitoring and maintenance activities |
4.1 Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements 4.2 Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment 4.3 Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor |
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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Writing |
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Numeracy |
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Oral communication |
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Interact with others |
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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 |
SFIAQU307 Monitor the operations of a recirculating aquaculture system Release 2 |
SFIAQU307 Monitor the operations of a recirculating aquaculture system Release 1 |
Minor update to performance criteria and performance evidence for clarity regarding the use of technology |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273