This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to handle aquaculture stock, using stock handling equipment and carrying out observations relating to handling stock. It includes dangerous stock but does not cover handling crocodiles.The unit applies to individuals who undertake routine stock handling activities, including cleaning, moving, grading and stocking of culture or holding structures, half pearl seeding of molluscs, and undertaking specific or general observations in an aquaculture setting under the direction of a supervisor. 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. Licences may be required if operating load-shifting equipment, vehicles or vessels.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.