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 develop and implement a water quality and environmental monitoring program and procedures for enclosed systems.
The unit applies to individuals who use specialised skills and knowledge to analyse and monitor water quality and environmental data and manage maintenance activities within an aquaculture facility.
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. Develop a water quality management program |
1.1 Develop monitoring schedule and methods to identify routine water quality and environmental parameters 1.2 Develop workplace procedures for routine water quality, environmental monitoring and management of culture or holding water 1.3 Organise data collection and record management activities |
2. Oversee non-routine water quality monitoring, sampling and manipulation |
2.1 Identify potential problematic non-routine water quality parameters and develop measurement methods 2.2 Carry out monitoring and sampling and arrange external analysis according to workplace procedures 2.3 Detect and manage effects of health treatments on the quality of the culture or holding water |
3. Analyse and present data in tables and graphs |
3.1 Check water quality and environmental data to identify transcription errors or atypical entries 3.2 Present data accurately in tables and graphs according to workplace practices 3.3 Analyse data and report on features and trends |
4. Assess and adjust water for cultured or held stock |
4.1 Assess the suitability of supply water for cultured or held stock 4.2 Detect aquaculture practices that impact adversely on water quality, and modify practices to minimise impacts 4.3 Manipulate water chemistry to improve water quality according to workplace procedures 4.4 Modify management strategies based on data collected |
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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Navigate the world of work |
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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 |
SFIAQU403 Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systems |
SFIAQUA411A Manage water quality and environmental monitoring in enclosed systems |
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