Assessor Resource

SFIAQU305
Monitor harvest and post-harvest activities

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and monitor the harvesting and basic post-harvest activities of aquatic cultured or held stock.

The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for harvest and post-harvest activities in an aquaculture environment, working under broad direction.

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.

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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 monitored harvest and post-harvest activities on at least one occasion, including:

communicating with team members on harvest activities and safety precautions

identifying suitable stock, resource requirements and risk factors when planning harvest activities

operating and maintaining required equipment, including the fitting of personal protective equipment (PPE)

monitoring harvest and post-harvest activities against specifications and to ensure minimal stock damage or stress

maintaining accurate records on harvest and post-harvest activities

monitoring the cleaning of work area following harvest and post-harvest 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:

key aquatic stock behaviour and environmental risks associated with harvest and post-harvest activities

key biological and water quality requirements for stock being handled, processed and transported

harvest and post-harvest equipment options and limitations

harvest and post-harvest principles and practices

safety considerations and hazards associated with harvest and post-harvest activities

quality assurance practices in stock harvesting, grading and post-harvest

relevant legislation relating to harvesting aquatic stock

industry guidelines relating to aquatic animal welfare

equipment or technology requirements.

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 or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

personal protective equipment

equipment required for harvest and post-harvest tasks

stock to harvest

containers and labels for packing

recording or reporting forms

specifications:

harvest specification or schedule and relevant workplace procedures for harvesting aquatic stock

relationships:

evidence of interactions with supervisor and team members.

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

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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 monitored harvest and post-harvest activities on at least one occasion, including:

communicating with team members on harvest activities and safety precautions

identifying suitable stock, resource requirements and risk factors when planning harvest activities

operating and maintaining required equipment, including the fitting of personal protective equipment (PPE)

monitoring harvest and post-harvest activities against specifications and to ensure minimal stock damage or stress

maintaining accurate records on harvest and post-harvest activities

monitoring the cleaning of work area following harvest and post-harvest 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:

key aquatic stock behaviour and environmental risks associated with harvest and post-harvest activities

key biological and water quality requirements for stock being handled, processed and transported

harvest and post-harvest equipment options and limitations

harvest and post-harvest principles and practices

safety considerations and hazards associated with harvest and post-harvest activities

quality assurance practices in stock harvesting, grading and post-harvest

relevant legislation relating to harvesting aquatic stock

industry guidelines relating to aquatic animal welfare

equipment or technology requirements.

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 or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

personal protective equipment

equipment required for harvest and post-harvest tasks

stock to harvest

containers and labels for packing

recording or reporting forms

specifications:

harvest specification or schedule and relevant workplace procedures for harvesting aquatic stock

relationships:

evidence of interactions with supervisor and team members.

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

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Position equipment and operate according to workplace and health and safety requirements 
Monitor harvesting activities, ensuring consistency with harvest specifications and minimal stress or damage to stock according to aquatic animal welfare guidelines 
Confirm harvested stock complies with harvest specifications 
Interpret harvest specifications and confirm with supervisor 
Confirm availability of suitable stock for harvest 
Determine resource requirements to achieve harvest specifications 
Identify risk factors that could affect the quality of stock during harvest, and plan to minimise risk 
Plan and communicate workplace harvesting procedures and safety precautions with team members 
Access required resources, including equipment or technology and personal protective equipment (PPE), and check for serviceability 
Ensure holding structures are prepared prior to harvesting activities 
Position equipment or technology and operate according to workplace and health and safety requirements 
Monitor harvesting activities, ensuring consistency with harvest specifications and minimal stress or damage to stock according to aquatic animal welfare guidelines 
Confirm harvested stock complies with harvest specifications 
Monitor on-farm post-harvest activities to ensure consistency with harvest specifications 
Monitor packing, ensuring minimal stock stress or damage 
Ensure shipment is collected and appropriate workplace documentation is completed 
Maintain storage facilities for product according to workplace procedures 
Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures 
Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment or technology 
Record relevant harvest and post-harvest observations or information, and check any abnormal records 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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