Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves carrying out a range of basic work activities in an aquaculture, seafood holding or ornamental operation. The nature of the work activities will vary between aquaculture enterprises, and involve cultured or held stock No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit is suitable for VET in schools pathways. Work is carried out under direct supervision. |
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for basic aquaculture activities |
1.1. Instructions, including work objectives , work procedures and any occupational health and safety (OHS) considerations, are received from the supervisor and confirmed as understood. 1.2. Materials, tools and any personal protective equipment (PPE ) required for the activities are gathered and checked off against supervisor's instructions. |
2. Carry out aquaculture activities |
2.1. Work is carried out in accordance with the supervisor's instructions and work procedures. 2.2. Clarification of procedures and work objectives is sought from the supervisor should a non-standard situation or uncertainty on procedure or safety issue arise. |
3. Clean up after aquaculture activities |
3.1. Materials, tools and any PPE are cleaned, checked for obvious damage and returned to storage. 3.2. Verbal work report is given to the supervisor indicating work objectives achieved, any obvious damage to tools and PPE, abnormal stock behaviour and any other problems that may have arisen. |
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. 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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Cultured or held stock may include: |
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Basic aquaculture activities may include: |
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Work objectives may include: |
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Work procedures may include: |
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Tools may include: |
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PPE 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 |