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 developed, on at least one occasion, a stock production plan for an aquaculture organisation, including:
accurately determining labour, equipment and other requirements for each stage of stock production operation
detailing implementation of the plan, including security arrangements and environmental controls.
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:
key biological and physical requirements of stock impacting on production planning
requirements and costs of disease surveillance and health management protocols
key requirements of legislation, biosecurity regulations and codes of practice impacting on aquaculture stock production
mechanisation or automation research
cycles and stages of stock production
characteristics of stock health
stock husbandry and management techniques relevant to stock production
requirements of stock nutrition or feeding, including costs
benefits and limitations of options for use of specialised contract services
impact of a production plan on the organisation’s finances and profitability.
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:
technology for researching and preparing and presenting information
specifications:
workplace marketing and business plans, including data on targets and costs
workplace policies or procedures on sustainable aquaculture practices.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.