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Manage an aquaculture research trial

Manage an aquaculture research trial

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU506
State Code
OAS12
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
120105 - Learning Skills Programmes
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to conceptualise, develop, implement and manage an aquaculture research trial. This unit applies to individuals who have technical and/or management responsibilities for making improvements to aquaculture operations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop a research trial
  • 1.1 Identify and document aquaculture problem or opportunity
  • 1.2 Consult and inform relevant staff and management about the problem or opportunity
  • 1.3 Develop a central hypothesis or research trial question
  • 1.4 Develop the experimental design according to accepted scientific principles and statistical validity
  • 1.5 Engage external experts to assist in experiment design in line with workplace practices
2. Plan farm research trial
  • 2.1 Identify materials and infrastructure for research trial
  • 2.2 Develop a budget for research trial
  • 2.3 Present experimental design, materials, infrastructure and budgets to management and relevant staff
  • 2.4 Ensure procedures for research trial meet health and safety and environmental requirements
3. Conduct research trial procedures
  • 3.1 Communicate monitoring procedures for research trial to relevant staff
  • 3.2 Apply all treatments in the agreed experimental design to corresponding replicates
  • 3.3 Gather and collate data generated in the agreed experimental design
  • 3.4 Check research trial infrastructure for faults according to workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Record and report general observations to the manager
4. Record and analyse relevant data
  • 4.1 Record data gathered from research trial in an agreed format
  • 4.2 Analyse data using an appropriate analytical tool and assistance from external expert
5. Present research trial findings
  • 5.1 Compile and format research trial findings according to the communications strategy within documented trial plan
  • 5.2 Communicate findings to relevant staff and other stakeholders according to the communications strategy on research trial
  • 5.3 Seek feedback from relevant staff and other stakeholders about potential implementation of positive results and recommendations from the research trial
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State Code National Code Title Type
BEJ2 SFI50119 Diploma of Aquaculture Qualification