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 implement and monitor a stock production plan, and review and improve on production performance.
This unit applies to personnel who have technical and coordination responsibilities for stock production and for improving production outcomes in an aquaculture facility.
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. Implement and monitor stock production plan |
1.1 Convey production plan, policies and procedures to staff for implementation 1.2 Assess feed supplies against production plan and feeding schedule 1.3 Monitor distribution schedules and vary stocking rates, as required 1.4 Monitor stock growth or production using an appropriate performance recording system 1.5 Carry out harvesting according to workplace requirements to meet sales goals 1.6 Monitor stock health and promptly control any pest, parasite or disease outbreaks with samples being sent to relevant authorities 1.7 Monitor effects of feeds and health treatments on stock, and take actions to avoid or minimise stock health problems and negative effects on product quality 1.8 Review progress of production regularly with staff |
2. Continually review and improve production performance |
2.1 Maintain physical and operations records for analysis and evaluation of production performance for senior management 2.2 Evaluate production performance at each stage to determine sustainability and profitability and for use in reviewing and revising production plans 2.3 Obtain and assess information on innovations relating to existing or potential workplace and facility activities to determine their relevance and possible application 2.4 Test relevant innovations to determine their suitability and adaptability, and report outcomes to senior management 2.5 Keep senior management informed of production schedule and performance |
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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Oral communication |
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Navigate the world of work |
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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 |
SFIAQU409 Implement, monitor and review stock production Release 2 |
SFIAQU409 Implement, monitor and review stock production Release 1 |
Minor correction/update to knowledge evidence referencing technology and biosecurity regulations |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273