SFIAQU504 - Plan and implement environmentally sustainable aquacultural practices
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SFIAQU504 Plan and implement environmentally sustainable aquacultural practices
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Version 1.0 Issue Date: May 2024
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an environmental management strategy that involves researching, planning and implementing effective practices for waste management, energy and water conservation, and managing wildlife.
This unit applies to individuals who have specialised knowledge and technical and/or managerial responsibility for planning and implementing environmentally sustainable strategies, systems and practices within an aquaculture setting.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Assess environmental and aesthetic values of workplace location
Assess strategies for their effectiveness in reducing environmental impacts on the workplace, including ongoing reduction of waste, energy use, water efficiency and adverse impacts with wildlife and other resource users and uses
Obtain professional assistance appropriate to complexity of task and financial risk involved, and consult appropriate bodies
Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including use of specialised contract services, in line with workplace practices
Design environmental management plan based on risk identification and mitigation procedures
Incorporate requirements of business plan, production plan and other planning parameters in the environmental management plan, ensuring it is achievable with workplace resources and budget
Identify and allocate financial and other resources for environmental management within workplace
Ensure environmental management strategies comply with legislative requirements and are incorporated into risk mitigation procedures
Identify and address any community concerns in the development of strategies
Develop and document water quality and ongoing environmental monitoring plans, and communicate areas of responsibility to staff
Incorporate newly available technologies into environmental management strategies if practicable and feasible
Identify wastes and outputs for inclusion in waste water management system
Collect, treat and store waste water and re-use as part of management system
Obtain materials and consumables used by workplace, from recycled or re-useable materials in quantities that result in packaging and waste reduction
Use composting, shredding, re-using and recycling according to workplace procedures
Identify waste disposal contractors, negotiate terms and award business according to environmental management plan
Monitor performance of contract and take action where variance is identified
Manage and operate machinery efficiently to reduce fuel usage and emissions or discharges
Source energy used for heating, cooling, lighting and operation of remote appliances from alternative sources where appropriate and available
Design buildings and structures, taking into consideration the use of passive energy for lighting, heating and shelter
Manage water to optimise its use according to the environmental management plan
Minimise contamination with chemicals and wastes through sound utilisation strategies
Use settlement ponds, effluent treatment works and waste reduction processes appropriately
Identify and assess potential interactions with wildlife and other resource users for adverse impacts
Develop strategies to mitigate adverse interactions
Complete environmental audit, taking into consideration all relevant factors
Prepare reports according to workplace, customer and legal requirements
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