List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has implemented, monitored and reviewed stock production on at least one occasion, including:
communicating with staff and senior management on stock husbandry and production operations
monitoring growth, health and welfare of stock against the workplace stock production plan
maintaining and analysing records on stock production
assessing and testing at least one profitable innovation option.
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:
purpose of production plans, and methods for monitoring and reviewing performance against plan
culture stock physiology, biology and ecology
water quality and environmental testing techniques
biosecurity regulations
disease surveillance and treatment protocols
environmental protection guidelines in relation to stock production
production methods for a range of species or stock
stock husbandry and management
safe work practices in the context of stock production
continuous improvement processes and innovative approaches used in improving production performance, including mechanisation and automation research.
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:
stock to monitor
testing and monitoring equipment
workplace forms and recording technology
specifications:
stock production plan
workplace procedures relating to stock production
relationships:
evidence of interactions with management and staff members.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.