Assessor Resource
SFIAQUA406C
Seed and harvest round pearls
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This unit has application to the pearling industry where the seeding and harvesting of round pearls is regarded as a specialised technical skill. Personnel who carry out this work may also supervise the work of others. The removal of the molluscs from the sea can be performed by divers.
Skills in supervising and assessing the performance of staff are covered by AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance.
Licences may be required if:
diving
operating vessels.
All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles.
Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, checked, used and maintained.
This unit of competency involves seeding of round pearls, caring of stock and subsequent harvesting of round pearls from a range of molluscs, particularly pearl oysters, freshwater mussels, abalone and conch. It covers interpreting instructions, selecting equipment and method of operation, data entry and analysis, supervising staff and conveying of information.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
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