Unit of competency Outline
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Support hatchery operations
Support hatchery operations
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU308
SFIAQU308
State Code
OAS34
OAS34
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
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support hatchery operations, including monitoring the collection and care of broodstock, breeding and raising progeny, and preparing stock for distribution.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for conditioning and spawning operations in an aquaculture hatchery, 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. Prepare for hatchery production
- 1.1 Interpret and confirm hatchery requirements with supervisor
- 1.2 Confirm labour and equipment requirements with supervisor
- 1.3 Identify risk factors that could affect the quality of the end cultured or held stock progeny, and plan to minimise risk
- 1.4 Communicate with team members on hatchery production operations
2. Collect and care for broodstock
- 2.1 Provide clean, functional conditions for all stock according to workplace procedures and hygiene requirements
- 2.2 Ensure selected broodstock are maintained in their selected structure or system with minimal stress
- 2.3 Condition broodstock to induce maturation or breeding and spawning behaviour
- 2.4 Ensure identified broodstock to be spawned are maintained in an optimal condition prior to spawning
- 2.5 Monitor and maintain water quality requirements of broodstock according to workplace procedures
3. Breed and raiseprogenyprogeny
- 3.1 Monitor signs of imminent spawning and control environment to ensure successful spawning
- 3.2 Collect spawn according to workplace procedures
- 3.3 Assess the quality of eggs and sperm and undertake fertilisation of the eggs, if appropriate
- 3.4 Apply post-spawning broodstock husbandry techniques as required
- 3.5 Hatch fertilised eggs and care for progeny according to workplace procedures
- 3.6 Monitor water quality, stock behaviour and environmental parameters and identify and document changing conditions
4. Harvest and distribute progeny
- 4.1 Select progeny through quality assessment with supervisor, and harvest progeny
- 4.2 Grade, sort and transport progeny to new on-farm culture or holding structures
- 4.3 Note, harvest and pack order requirements for external transport
5. Complete breeding activities
- 5.1 Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
- 5.2 Check condition and storage of tools and equipment, and forward repair requirements to supervisor
- 5.3 Record relevant data and observations and report any abnormal records to supervisor
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9143 | SFIAQUA314A | Support hatchery operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEI5 | SFI30119 | Certificate III in Aquaculture | Qualification |