Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves developing a stock production plan for an aquaculture or ornamental enterprise following a detailed analysis of requirements. The plan is to incorporate all relevant stages of facility operations, including labour, equipment and transport requirements. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements , including occupational health and safety (OHS ) guidelines , food safety and hygiene regulations and procedures , and ecologically sustainable development (ESD ) principles . Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE ) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Determine requirements |
1.1. Cultured or held stock production targets for each stage or component of the enterprise are established consistent with marketing, business plans and sustainable aquaculture practices policy. 1.2. Suitability of water resources for stock is assessed. 1.3. Current information on government regulations relevant to farm ownership /possession and farm production is obtained and action taken, or policies and procedures developed, to ensure compliance. 1.4. Production facilities are assessed for appropriate type, condition, location and size/number to achieve production plans targets or arrangements made to bring them up to required standard. 1.5. Mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including the use of specialised contract services, is researched and introduced 1.6. Labour and equipment requirements are determined. 1.7. Handling, harvesting and on-farm transport requirements are determined for each age, sex or category of stock. |
2. Develop plan |
2.1. Production plan is developed incorporating previously identified requirements. 2.2. Plan incorporates a calendar of operations for each enterprise production cycle. 2.3. Schedules are drawn up for timing of purchase and use of inputs and services used in production. 2.4. On-farm and off-farm processing and off-farm transport programs are developed for each stock category. 2.5. Environmental controls and security arrangements are established, as required. |
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. To assess a plan's profitability and sustainability, evidence should be gathered over a period of time which allows for at least one (1) full production cycle. 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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Relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements may include: |
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OHS guidelines may include: |
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Food safety and hygiene regulations and procedures may include: |
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ESD principles may include: |
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PPE may include: |
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Cultured or held stock may include: |
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Stage or component of the enterprise may include: |
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Government regulations relating to farm ownership /possession may include: |
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Government regulations relating to farm production may include: |
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Production facilities may include: |
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Equipment requirements may include: |
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Inputs and services 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 |