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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and organise feed for cultured or held stock
   • Confirm feeding schedule and instructions with supervisor
   • Check feed types, quantities and sizes against feeding schedule
   • Check received feed quality and specifications against labels and delivery documentation as required
   • Select feeding equipment and/or automated feeding technology, check for serviceability and consider the need for personal protective equipment
2. Monitor and optimise feed uptake
   • Implement workplace feeding procedure to feed stock
   • Monitor stock uptake of feed
   • Monitor effectiveness of feeding activities to improve feed uptake and reduce wastage
   • Alter stock feeding schedule to compensate for factors limiting feed uptake
3. Finalise and review feeding operations
   • Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures
   • Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of equipment
   • Store feed in a manner that minimises degradation or contamination
   • Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has monitored feed activities for aquatic stock on at least one occasion, including:

communicating with supervisor on feeding requirements and activities

using appropriate feeding equipment and/or technology

fitting personal protective equipment when it's required

preparing the correct feed type and quantity to meet feeding requirements

altering feeding plan to compensate for factors or conditions influencing feed uptake

maintaining a clean work area and functional equipment during and after feeding

checking and maintaining the quality of feed

maintaining accurate records on feeding activities.

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Knowledge Evidence

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:

feeding requirements of aquatic stock, stock types and age groups

characteristics of main feed types

stock behaviour and dietary requirements in varying conditions

factors and conditions that inhibit or limit feed uptake

effects of food wastage on environment

feed handling and preparation and storage requirements

feeding equipment operations and maintenance

safety considerations and hazards associated with feeding equipment and activities.

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