Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:30 PM AWST
23/07/2026 4:30 PM AWST
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Feed stock
Feed stock
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU217
SFIAQU217
State Code
OCI00
OCI00
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/02/2021
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
18/02/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out a range of stock feeding activities for aquaculture, including undertaking observations that relate to the feeding of stock.The unit applies to individuals who undertake routine tasks in feeding stock in an aquaculture setting, by hand and/or with mechanical feeding equipment, which may incorporate operating automated feeding technology 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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for feeding
- 1.1 Confirm the feeding schedule and feed type and quantity with supervisor
- 1.2 Prepare feeding equipment or technology, checking serviceability and using personal protective equipment requirements, and calibrate feeding equipment if required
- 1.3 Follow the collection and loading requirements for feeding equipment
2. Carry out feeding
- 2.1 Follow feeding schedule to distribute feed either by hand or mechanical means using safe work practices
- 2.2 Distribute the required amount of food manually, mechanically or via the use of automated feeding technology until response slows down for satiation feed
- 2.3 Observe and record stock behaviour and environmental conditions
3. Complete post-feeding activities
- 3.1 Clean work area according to workplace procedures
- 3.2 Check and store equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor
- 3.3 Record relevant data and observations and report any abnormal records to supervisor
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAS52 | SFIAQU206 | Feed stock | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI8 | SFI20119 | Certificate II in Aquaculture | Qualification |
| BEI9 | SFI10119 | Certificate I in Seafood Industry | Qualification |