Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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23/07/2026 1:07 AM AWST
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Monitor feed activities
Monitor feed activities
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU312
SFIAQU312
State Code
OAS29
OAS29
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050701 - Aquaculture
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and monitor feed activities for cultured aquatic stock. It includes the ability to coordinate feed activities and use data and observations to optimise the uptake of feed.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for feed activities within an aquaculture workplace, working under broad direction and having limited responsibility for the work of others.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.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and organise feed for cultured or held stock
- 1.1 Confirm feeding schedule and instructions with supervisor
- 1.2 Check feed types, quantities and sizes against feeding schedule
- 1.3 Check received feed quality and specifications against labels and delivery documentation as required
- 1.4 Select feeding equipment and/or automated feeding technology, check for serviceability and consider the need for personal protective equipment
2. Monitor and optimise feed uptake
- 2.1 Implement workplace feeding procedure to feed stock
- 2.2 Monitor stock uptake of feed
- 2.3 Monitor effectiveness of feeding activities to improve feed uptake and reduce wastage
- 2.4 Alter stock feeding schedule to compensate for factors limiting feed uptake
3. Finalise and review feeding operations
- 3.1 Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures
- 3.2 Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of equipment
- 3.3 Store feed in a manner that minimises degradation or contamination
- 3.4 Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9147 | SFIAQUA318A | Coordinate feed activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI5 | SFI30119 | Certificate III in Aquaculture | Qualification |