Assessor Resource

SFIAQU203
Manipulate stock culture environment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manipulate the stock culture environment to optimise growing or holding conditions.

The unit applies to individuals who carry out routine tasks relating to culture or holding environments in an aquaculture facility under the guidance of a supervisor.

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. Licences may be required if operating load-shifting equipment, vehicles or vessels.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has manipulated the stock culture environment on at least one occasion, including:

communicating with and reporting to supervisor on manipulating the stock culture environment

preparing and safely applying basic water treatment using appropriate water treatment materials, equipment and personal protective equipment

monitoring culture and holding environments to ensure optimal conditions for rearing stock, while adhering to workplace health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations

completing accurate observation records to demonstrate compliance with workplace procedures

cleaning up work area and storing tools and equipment after environment manipulation activities.

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

use and purpose of basic water quality tests

features of basic water quality and environmental factors that can impact stock

effects of water and culture conditions on stock

key characteristics of normal and abnormal stock behaviour

methods and techniques for manipulating stock culture or holding environments

main reasons for manipulating the stock culture environment

safe work practices and biosecurity measures used when manipulating stock culture and holding environments.

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in an aquaculture workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

basic water treatment materials and equipment for manipulating stock culture environment

personal protective equipment

culture or holding structures containing stock

data or recording sheets

specifications:

work instructions and workplace procedures for manipulating stock culture environments

relationships:

evidence of interactions with supervisor.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has manipulated the stock culture environment on at least one occasion, including:

communicating with and reporting to supervisor on manipulating the stock culture environment

preparing and safely applying basic water treatment using appropriate water treatment materials, equipment and personal protective equipment

monitoring culture and holding environments to ensure optimal conditions for rearing stock, while adhering to workplace health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations

completing accurate observation records to demonstrate compliance with workplace procedures

cleaning up work area and storing tools and equipment after environment manipulation activities.

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

use and purpose of basic water quality tests

features of basic water quality and environmental factors that can impact stock

effects of water and culture conditions on stock

key characteristics of normal and abnormal stock behaviour

methods and techniques for manipulating stock culture or holding environments

main reasons for manipulating the stock culture environment

safe work practices and biosecurity measures used when manipulating stock culture and holding environments.

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in an aquaculture workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

basic water treatment materials and equipment for manipulating stock culture environment

personal protective equipment

culture or holding structures containing stock

data or recording sheets

specifications:

work instructions and workplace procedures for manipulating stock culture environments

relationships:

evidence of interactions with supervisor.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Confirm with supervisor water quality parameter to be adjusted 
Collect required water treatment materials, equipment and personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability 
Observe water and environmental conditions that could adversely impact stock, and report to supervisor 
Apply water treatment safely and in accordance with work health and safety (WHS), food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, stock requirements and supervisor instructions 
Observe stock behaviour and use work practices that minimise stock stress and damage 
Check water parameters manipulated against stock requirements 
Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to workplace procedures 
Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor 
Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIAQU203 - Manipulate stock culture environment
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