Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

SFIAQU205 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor water quality

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIAQU205 - Monitor water quality
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to use basic monitoring equipment to test the water quality and environmental conditions for cultured and held stock. The unit applies to individuals who carry out basic monitoring activities in an aquaculture setting under the direction of a supervisor. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace. Licences may be required if operating vehicles or vessels.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for monitoring
  • Receive instructions for monitoring schedule from supervisor and confirm understanding
  • Collect required equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
       
Element: Carry out monitoring
  • Perform water quality tests according to monitoring schedule
  • Check water quality parameters against acceptable range
  • Collect and prepare samples of water as instructed by supervisor
       
Element: Complete monitoring activities
  • Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to workplace procedures
  • Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor
  • Record relevant data and observations and report any abnormal records to supervisor
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Receive instructions for monitoring schedule from supervisor and confirm understanding 
Collect required equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability 
Perform water quality tests according to monitoring schedule 
Check water quality parameters against acceptable range 
Collect and prepare samples of water as instructed by supervisor 
Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to workplace procedures 
Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor 
Record relevant data and observations and report any abnormal records to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIAQU205 - Monitor water quality
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