Unit of competency Outline
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Harvest crocodiles for commercial use
Harvest crocodiles for commercial use
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICRO402
SFICRO402
State Code
OCH81
OCH81
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
24
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to harvest crocodiles in a humane way that complies with safe operating practices and with ethical, welfare and legislative requirements. Harvest in this context is specific for crocodiles used in commercial meat and skin production.The unit applies to individuals who work with crocodiles in a controlled environment and are required to conduct crocodile harvest activity. 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. Licences or permits may be required for the use of firearms on crocodiles or if operating vehicles. Licensing permits from the appropriate states or territories apply to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to harvest crocodile
- 1.1 Gather and prepare required equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE) for the harvesting of a crocodile according to workplace requirements
- 1.2 Ensure required number of team members are present
- 1.3 Identify crocodile to be harvested, and confirm that size meets market requirements with relevant parties
- 1.4 Identify hazards, injury risk, workplace health and safety issues and biosecurity risks associated with the procedure
- 1.5 Review procedures to ensure practices adhere to relevant legislation/regulation and codes of practice for crocodile welfare and crocodile euthanasia/destruction
2. Carry out humane destruction of crocodile
- 2.1 Destroy the crocodile using a device to immediately destroy the brain
- 2.2 Confirm death of crocodile according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
3. Carry out crocodile post-harvest tasks
- 3.1 Handle and move carcass according to workplace requirements, paying particular attention to the skin
- 3.2 Prepare crocodile for processing according to the Australian standard for hygienic production of crocodile meat for human consumption
- 3.3 Dispose or decontaminate, and clean and store, equipment and materials according to biosecurity regulations and SOPs
- 3.4 Record and report any crocodile health or skin quality issues to relevant personnel according to SOPs
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFX0 | SFI30520 | Certificate III in Working with Crocodiles | Qualification |