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Conduct crocodile surveys

Conduct crocodile surveys

Unit of competency
National Code
SFICRO302
State Code
OCH83
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/02/2021
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
18/02/2021
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct crocodile field surveys in natural crocodile habitats. The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction to collect information about crocodile activity in Australian waterways. 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.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan crocodile field survey activity
  • 1.1 Determine crocodile management program aims and the importance of records
  • 1.2 Determine crocodile field survey objectives and site location(s)
  • 1.3 Plan logistic and supply requirements according to location, duration and size of crocodile surveying field trip
  • 1.4 Access maps, photographs or global positioning system (GPS) or other available data
  • 1.5 Determine crocodile field survey activity incorporating teamwork, humane treatment of crocodiles and waterway safety procedures
  • 1.6 Determine legislation and regulations, biosecurity and environmental standards, and risks and contingencies associated with crocodile survey activity
  • 1.7 Select and prepare equipment and supplies according to field survey objectives
2. Carry out crocodile field survey activity
  • 2.1 Prepare vehicle(s) and load equipment and supplies
  • 2.2 Locate crocodile field survey site and conduct survey activity according to timeframes and crocodile waterway safety procedures
  • 2.3 Communicate with team members while conducting designated roles
  • 2.4 Maintain accurate raw data, including accurate crocodile size estimates during field survey activity
  • 2.5 Minimise environmental impact and biosecurity risks during crocodile field survey activity
3. Finalise crocodile field survey activity
  • 3.1 Unload, clean and check equipment for faults
  • 3.2 Report any faults to appropriate personnel and store as per workplace requirements
  • 3.3 Complete required documentation according to field survey requirements
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