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Act to prevent interaction with protected species

Act to prevent interaction with protected species

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIXSI402
State Code
OAR17
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
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to prevent or minimise the impact of interactions with protected species, ensure the wellbeing of the species when an interaction occurs, and monitor and report interactions. It does not address the requirements of protecting species that are inherently dangerous, including sharks and crocodiles.The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction carrying out work activities in aquaculture, holding facilities or commercial fishing operations where they come into contact with protected species.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 or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine strategies for preventing or minimising the impact of interactions
  • 1.1 Obtain information relevant to threatened, endangered and protected species that may be encountered during the operation
  • 1.2 Obtain information about strategies that prevent or minimise the impact of interaction with protected species
  • 1.3 Obtain information about biosecurity regulations and interventions that may restore the wellbeing of an animal during or after interaction
  • 1.4 Select strategies for preventing or minimising the impact of interactions during the operation in consultation with or by management
2. Implement strategies
  • 2.1 Identify legislative requirements, health and safety and workplace procedures relevant to determined strategies
  • 2.2 Identify and acquire resources and equipment required to implement strategies
  • 2.3 Develop and document workplace procedures for implementing strategies
  • 2.4 Train personnel in the implementation of strategies
  • 2.5 Apply strategies according to agreed procedures
3. Intervene to restore the wellbeing of an animal
  • 3.1 Identify the species accurately
  • 3.2 Evaluate options for intervention against criteria for a successful outcome
  • 3.3 Select the preferred option for intervention based on agreed procedures and the outcomes of the evaluation
  • 3.4 Take or refer the decision to intervene to management where there is a workplace health and safety risk to personnel
  • 3.5 Undertake the intervention according to agreed procedures
  • 3.6 Monitor the wellbeing of the animal before, during and after the intervention
4. Monitor and report on interactions
  • 4.1 Monitor, record and report interactions to management and refer notifiable interactions, potential interactions and interventions to relevant authorities according to legislative requirements
  • 4.2 Collect, record and relay data required by authorities according to regulatory requirements
  • 4.3 Communicate to management recommendations for improvement to strategies and interventions
  • 4.4 Recognise and refer opportunities to take a regional or whole of industry approach to preventing or minimising the impact of interactions
  • 4.5 Manage publicity associated with an interaction or intervention event
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State Code National Code Title Type
D9180 SFIEMS302B Act to prevent interaction with protected species Unit of competency