Assessor Resource

SFIAQU308
Support hatchery operations

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to support hatchery operations, including monitoring the collection and care of broodstock, breeding and raising progeny, and preparing stock for distribution.

The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for conditioning and spawning operations in an aquaculture hatchery, working under broad direction and having limited responsibility for the work of others.

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.

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, on at least one occasion, monitored hatchery operations in the collection and care of broodstock, breeding and raising of progeny and preparation of stock for distribution, including:

confirming hatchery requirements with supervisor and team members

applying risk assessment processes and putting controls in place to mitigate risk and minimise impact

applying safe and efficient handling of animals throughout their lifecycle

monitoring and recording water quality and environmental parameters during all growing cycles

applying workplace quality standards when harvesting progeny for distribution

maintaining a hygienic and functional work area during and after hatchery operations

maintaining accurate records on hatchery operations

identifying changing environmental conditions.

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:

procedures and schedule for hatchery operations

cleaning and disinfection requirements for hatchery operations

clinical signs of ovulation and/or imminent spawning

feed and other requirements of breeding stock and progeny

environmental factors or cues for reproductive behaviour

preparation of broodstock and/or progeny for distribution or transport

safe work practices relating to hatchery operations

relevant legislation, including biosecurity control measures relevant to hatchery operations.

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 hatchery or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

broodstock or seedstock

equipment for caring for and raising progeny

monitoring equipment

specifications:

hatchery production schedule and workplace procedures for hatchery operations, including advice on health and safety, hygiene and environmental requirements

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, on at least one occasion, monitored hatchery operations in the collection and care of broodstock, breeding and raising of progeny and preparation of stock for distribution, including:

confirming hatchery requirements with supervisor and team members

applying risk assessment processes and putting controls in place to mitigate risk and minimise impact

applying safe and efficient handling of animals throughout their lifecycle

monitoring and recording water quality and environmental parameters during all growing cycles

applying workplace quality standards when harvesting progeny for distribution

maintaining a hygienic and functional work area during and after hatchery operations

maintaining accurate records on hatchery operations

identifying changing environmental conditions.

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:

procedures and schedule for hatchery operations

cleaning and disinfection requirements for hatchery operations

clinical signs of ovulation and/or imminent spawning

feed and other requirements of breeding stock and progeny

environmental factors or cues for reproductive behaviour

preparation of broodstock and/or progeny for distribution or transport

safe work practices relating to hatchery operations

relevant legislation, including biosecurity control measures relevant to hatchery operations.

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 hatchery or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

broodstock or seedstock

equipment for caring for and raising progeny

monitoring equipment

specifications:

hatchery production schedule and workplace procedures for hatchery operations, including advice on health and safety, hygiene and environmental requirements

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
Monitor signs of imminent spawning and control environment to ensure successful spawning 
Collect spawn according to workplace procedures 
Assess the quality of eggs and sperm and undertake fertilisation of the eggs, if appropriate 
Apply post-spawning broodstock husbandry techniques as required 
Hatch fertilised eggs and care for progeny according to workplace procedures 
Monitor and document water quality, stock behaviour and environmental parameters 
Interpret and confirm hatchery requirements with supervisor 
Confirm labour and equipment requirements with supervisor 
Identify risk factors that could affect the quality of the end cultured or held stock progeny, and plan to minimise risk 
Communicate with team members on hatchery production operations 
Provide clean, functional conditions for all stock according to workplace procedures and hygiene requirements 
Ensure selected broodstock are maintained in their selected structure or system with minimal stress 
Condition broodstock to induce maturation or breeding and spawning behaviour 
Ensure identified broodstock to be spawned are maintained in an optimal condition prior to spawning 
Monitor and maintain water quality requirements of broodstock according to workplace procedures 
Monitor signs of imminent spawning and control environment to ensure successful spawning 
Collect spawn according to workplace procedures 
Assess the quality of eggs and sperm and undertake fertilisation of the eggs, if appropriate 
Apply post-spawning broodstock husbandry techniques as required 
Hatch fertilised eggs and care for progeny according to workplace procedures 
Monitor water quality, stock behaviour and environmental parameters and identify and document changing conditions 
Select progeny through quality assessment with supervisor, and harvest progeny 
Grade, sort and transport progeny to new on-farm culture or holding structures 
Note, harvest and pack order requirements for external transport 
Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements 
Check condition and storage of tools and equipment, and forward repair requirements to supervisor 
Record relevant data and observations and report any abnormal records to supervisor 

Forms

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