SFICRO304 Harvest crocodile eggs

Release: 1

SFICRO304 Harvest crocodile eggs

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 collect crocodile eggs from crocodile nests. While this unit relates mostly to harvesting saltwater crocodile eggs, it may also entail harvest activity with other crocodile species.

The unit applies to individuals who work with crocodiles, harvesting eggs.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and 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. Licences or permits may be required for the use of firearms or restricted drugs on crocodiles or if operating vehicles.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Crocodile (CRO)

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 crocodile egg harvesting	1.1 Review crocodile egg harvesting processes and biosecurity regulation compliance with team member(s) to prepare for activity 1.2 Source information on crocodile egg care, and prepare processes that maximise embryo survival and post-hatching fitness 1.3 Prepare operational and personal protective equipment (PPE) according to crocodile activity and workplace health and safety standards 1.4 Establish communication processes with team member(s) for safe crocodile egg harvesting, including delegation of tasks
2. Conduct crocodile egg harvesting	2.1 Arrange team activity so that at least one team member maintains watch while the other approaches a crocodile’s nest cautiously, while following waterway safety procedures and relevant legislation/regulation and codes of practice 2.2 Once nest is located, discuss a risk assessment of immediate area with team member, including escape routes, and determine if female is nearby 2.3 Open crocodile nest carefully and collect eggs using practices to maximise embryo survival 2.4 Ensure crocodile eggs are transported at appropriate temperatures and with appropriate ventilation so the eggs do not dry out 2.5 Record or relay information regarding nest location and number of eggs according to workplace requirements 2.6 Take crocodile eggs to crocodile hatchery facility and conduct handover of eggs to post-harvest personnel with nest details required for workplace and regulatory reporting
3. Conduct crocodile egg harvest debrief processes	3.1 Participate in a crocodile egg harvesting debrief session 3.2 Discuss processes and identify possible procedural improvements with team member(s) or appropriate personnel

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
Oral communication	Communicate clearly and succinctly Communicate in a culturally sensitive manner

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
SFICRO304 Harvest crocodile eggs	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