Assessor Resource

SFIAQU411
Develop and implement a stock health program

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to review, develop and implement a program and work procedures for maintaining the health of stock.

The unit applies to individuals who have planning responsibilities for an aquaculture stock health program and who supervise the work of others.

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.

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 developed and implemented a stock health program, including:

researched and reported to management on treatment or prevention options in consideration of economic, regulatory, environmental and safety factors

established control measures and workplace plans and procedures covering all aspects of stock health

communicated details of the stock health program to staff

monitored effectiveness and legal requirements of stock health program and 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:

purpose of stock health programs

areas of vulnerability for cultured or held stock to pests, predators and diseases

welfare requirements of cultured or held stock

ecology and behaviour of:

pests and predators

disease agents

species

key requirements of legislation and regulations relating to:

animal welfare and health care

use of chemicals and other disease treatments or control methods

biosecurity and food safety related to stock health

interaction between stock, the environment and disease agents in the development and treatment or control of disease

costs of chemicals and other disease treatment or control methods

workplace procedures used for disease control and prevention in cultured or held stock

processes and technology used to develop and monitor operation plans and workplace procedures.

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 health management plan and stock information for a functional aquaculture facility

specifications:

workplace procedures relating to stock health and/or developing programs

relationships:

interactions with relevant personnel.

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 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 developed and implemented a stock health program, including:

researched and reported to management on treatment or prevention options in consideration of economic, regulatory, environmental and safety factors

established control measures and workplace plans and procedures covering all aspects of stock health

communicated details of the stock health program to staff

monitored effectiveness and legal requirements of stock health program and 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:

purpose of stock health programs

areas of vulnerability for cultured or held stock to pests, predators and diseases

welfare requirements of cultured or held stock

ecology and behaviour of:

pests and predators

disease agents

species

key requirements of legislation and regulations relating to:

animal welfare and health care

use of chemicals and other disease treatments or control methods

biosecurity and food safety related to stock health

interaction between stock, the environment and disease agents in the development and treatment or control of disease

costs of chemicals and other disease treatment or control methods

workplace procedures used for disease control and prevention in cultured or held stock

processes and technology used to develop and monitor operation plans and workplace procedures.

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 health management plan and stock information for a functional aquaculture facility

specifications:

workplace procedures relating to stock health and/or developing programs

relationships:

interactions with relevant personnel.

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
Interpret and review stock health management plan and stock production, and confirm objectives with senior personnel 
Identify locally prevalent health problems and note potential exotic pests, predators and diseases, especially those with significant economic impact 
Investigate current industry husbandry practices that prevent and control health problems 
Select control measures that aim to prevent the introduction of pests, predators and diseases to the facility 
Select control measures that protect filter feeding stock from contamination or other stock from pests, predators or diseases 
Develop routines for health treatment of stock according to current veterinary principles 
Develop a yearly calendar of health management operations according to overall stock production program and stock health management plans 
Assess options for mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including the use of new or emerging technology and, if required, specialised contract services 
Make recommendations to senior personnel based on research and/or consultation 
Communicate stock health program and establish roles and responsibilities to all involved 
Establish and communicate workplace procedures for the use of therapeutic chemicals and biological agents that ensure personal safety and environmental protection to staff 
Monitor stock health program for effectiveness, and modify accordingly to meet program objectives 
Meet legal requirements and regulations relating to stock health management 

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