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Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a recirculating aquaculture system

Implement a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a recirculating aquaculture system

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU410
State Code
OAS23
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and monitor a program for the operation, maintenance or upgrade of a recirculating aquaculture system.This unit applies to individuals with the technical expertise to operate the system or facility, trial new processes and supervise staff within an aquaculture 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan operation and maintenance of a recirculating aquaculture system
  • 1.1 Confirm operations, maintenance or design or upgrade specifications in the culture or holding system or facility with senior personnel
  • 1.2 Draw up work plans or schedules, order materials and arrange labour and appropriate equipment according to specifications and in consultation with senior personnel
  • 1.3 Check raw and prefabricated materials against delivery manifest or specifications
  • 1.4 Prepare worksite according to specifications, and secure for safety or loss prevention
  • 1.5 Assess potential risks, including environmental and water quality parameters for the cultured or held stock, and prepare contingency plans
  • 1.6 Brief staff members on work objectives relevant to the site, equipment being used and type of maintenance or upgrade activities
  • 1.7 Quantify costs and confirm budget with senior personnel
2. Implement operations, maintenance or upgrade program
  • 2.1 Implement work plan to minimise disruption to workplace operations and stress to cultured or held stock
  • 2.2 Monitor progress of maintenance or upgrade program against the work plan, and adjust for unforeseen circumstances
  • 2.3 Confirm availability of required materials, resource and supply provisions, and labour
  • 2.4 Anticipate, avoid or minimise hazards and environmental implications and other potential problems through contingency planning
3. Monitor operations, maintenance or upgrade activities
  • 3.1 Monitor operations, maintenance or upgrade activities and component or system performances against maintenance or upgrade plan
  • 3.2 Monitor costs within workplace budget requirements
  • 3.3 Give feedback to staff members on work progress and performance
  • 3.4 Prepare records or reports to management on project progress
  • 3.5 Check and ensure that the maintained or upgraded system or facility fits maintenance or design specifications, is operable and complies with biosecurity regulatory requirements
  • 3.6 Check budget for operations, maintenance or upgrade, and report major discrepancies to senior personnel
4. Finalise and review operations, maintenance and upgrade activities
  • 4.1 Supervise clean-up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment
  • 4.2 Record relevant operations, maintenance and upgrade data, observations or information, and check any abnormal records
  • 4.3 Prepare required reports for senior personnel
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State Code National Code Title Type
BEI2 SFI40119 Certificate IV in Aquaculture Qualification