This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to introduce a new aquatic species that has not been previously cultured in the workplace. It includes the ability to research information on new target species, condition broodstock, rear larvae, and analyse and record data.

This unit applies to individuals who have specialised knowledge and technical and/or management responsibility for the breeding program and hatchery operations within an aquaculture setting.

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

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Observation Checklist

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Research and document existing life history, traits and spawning cues of target species from a range of sources
Research optimal environmental conditions and nutritional requirements for target species from a range of sources
Investigate and estimate production costs for target species at all life stages
Undertake target species market evaluation, considering demand and projected sales
Prepare cost estimate and analysis of infrastructure modifications required to produce new species
Collate all information and present a business case for culturing new species to key stakeholders
Make decisions on validity of target species culture potential and size of trial based on feedback from key individuals
Acquire and condition broodstock to meet workplace objectives
Implement and monitor optimal conditions for spawning
Target offspring of species for production
Rear larvae in optimal larval rearing culture conditions according to workplace procedures
Move post larvae to adequate growout facilities
Grow post larvae in optimal growout conditions
Harvest and sell new species according to customer requirements and workplace sales plan
Record data gathered from production and monitoring procedures and sales
Analyse and report all data against pre-determined standards and criteria
Report and present data and results to relevant stakeholders
Make decisions around the future validity of the culture species

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