Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify signs of disease or pests in aquatic life
- Monitor aquatic life for signs or symptoms of disease or pests
- Compare signs of potential disease infection or pest species with own experience of common endemic diseases or pests in the species
- Assess extent of the problem in the species where signs indicate a potential disease or pest issue
- Assess any environmental factors that may be contributing to the disease or pest issue
- Seek advice from supervisors, professionals or appropriate authorities when signs indicate a potential disease or pest
- Respond to signs of disease or pest in aquatic life