This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a breeding strategy. It includes the ability to determine breeding objectives, establish a broodstock or progeny selection criteria and assess the effectiveness of the program.

This unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for the technical and management requirements of the breeding facility and program for an aquaculture workplace.

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

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Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice	Yes	No	Comments/feedback
Determine breeding strategy requirements in consideration of capacity of facility, relevant characteristics of cultured or held stock, and marketing and production plans
Interpret and use breeding and production records as the basis for breeding strategy
Assess economic feasibility of breeding objectives
Determine selection aims or goals according to workplace or customer requirements
Determine visual and objective methods of good stock selection
Establish criteria for female and male selection
Cull broodstock that fail to meet selection
Identify broodstock and genetic material and send samples for analysis by external laboratory, in line with workplace practices
Assess genetic and disease implications from results received
Manage breeding facilities to meet veterinary guidelines and broodstock requirements
Implement broodstock maturation or spawning treatments according to workplace procedures
Determine fertilisation and progeny rearing strategy according to breeding objectives
Identify stock for sale according to breeding strategy and legislative and permit requirements
Select replacement broodstock according to breeding strategy
Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including the use of specialised contract services, and make recommendations to management
Analyse data from stock selection and sales to evaluate success of breeding program against breeding strategy and objectives
Update breeding plan to detail procedures for changes in breeding objectives
Inform personnel on implementation of breeding plan

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