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 develop and implement strategies to prevent or minimise the impact of interactions with protected species, ensure the wellbeing of the species when an interaction occurs, and monitor and report interactions. It does not address the requirements of protecting species that are inherently dangerous, including sharks and crocodiles.
The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction carrying out work activities in aquaculture, holding facilities or commercial fishing operations where they come into contact with protected species.
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 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. Determine strategies for preventing or minimising the impact of interactions |
1.1 Obtain information relevant to threatened, endangered and protected species that may be encountered during the operation 1.2 Obtain information about strategies that prevent or minimise the impact of interaction with protected species 1.3 Obtain information about biosecurity regulations and interventions that may restore the wellbeing of an animal during or after interaction 1.4 Select strategies for preventing or minimising the impact of interactions during the operation in consultation with or by management |
2. Implement strategies |
2.1 Identify legislative requirements, health and safety and workplace procedures relevant to determined strategies 2.2 Identify and acquire resources and equipment required to implement strategies 2.3 Develop and document workplace procedures for implementing strategies 2.4 Train personnel in the implementation of strategies 2.5 Apply strategies according to agreed procedures |
3. Intervene to restore the wellbeing of an animal |
3.1 Identify the species accurately 3.2 Evaluate options for intervention against criteria for a successful outcome 3.3 Select the preferred option for intervention based on agreed procedures and the outcomes of the evaluation 3.4 Take or refer the decision to intervene to management where there is a workplace health and safety risk to personnel 3.5 Undertake the intervention according to agreed procedures 3.6 Monitor the wellbeing of the animal before, during and after the intervention |
4. Monitor and report on interactions |
4.1 Monitor, record and report interactions to management and refer notifiable interactions, potential interactions and interventions to relevant authorities according to legislative requirements 4.2 Collect, record and relay data required by authorities according to regulatory requirements 4.3 Communicate to management recommendations for improvement to strategies and interventions 4.4 Recognise and refer opportunities to take a regional or whole of industry approach to preventing or minimising the impact of interactions 4.5 Manage publicity associated with an interaction or intervention event |
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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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 |
SFIXSI402 Act to prevent interaction with protected species Release 2 |
SFIXSI402 Act to prevent interaction with protected species Release 1 |
Minor update to performance criteria, and knowledge evidence for clarity referencing 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