Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development and implementation of aquatic plans and strategies by conducting an aquatic environmental audit that incorporates ecological issues and the management of aquatic species.
This unit applies to individuals who have specialised aquatic environmental knowledge and follow assigned instructions, liaise with clients and effectively identify and assess aquatic practices and how they impact on the aquatic environment.
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
Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
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. Prepare for aquatic environmental audit |
1.1 Review environmental audit criteria to determine job requirements, including standards relating to the health of aquatic species; organic waste release; energy usage; water management; effective use of technology and options for improvement; interactions with wildlife and other species; and the health of coastal ecosystems 1.2 Assess prospective audit site for hazards and make safety arrangements according to workplace health and safety standards and procedures 1.3 Access technology and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) required to conduct audit 1.4 Determine site access requirements to conduct audit and make appropriate arrangements 1.5 Advise specified personnel of audit requirements and processes |
2. Carry out aquatic environmental audit |
2.1 Commence aquatic environmental audit at the specified site, as planned and according to workplace health and safety standards and environmental codes relevant to aquatic systems practices 2.2 Consult with relevant personnel and check physical and workplace records for all aspects specified in the audit criteria 2.3 Use survey and/or appropriate testing processes to conduct audit |
3. Record aquatic environmental audit findings |
3.1 Compile audit data and provide relevant personnel with the details, highlighting any detrimental findings and improvement requirements 3.2 Record audit activity details according to audit plan and workplace requirements |
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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Oral communication |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
SFIEMS502 Conduct an aquatic environmental audit |
Not applicable |
Unit has been created to address an emerging skill required by industry |
Newly created |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273