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

SFIAQU214 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Control predators and pests

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIAQU214 - Control predators and pests
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and assist in erecting, installing and maintaining structures to control common predators or pests that might threaten cultured or held stock.The unit applies to individuals who undertake routine tasks in controlling actual and potential predator and pest problems in aquaculture environments 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.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 predator or pest control
  • Identify problem predator and pest species that have potential effects on cultured or held stock
  • Observe behaviour and intensity of predators or pests, including any abnormal behaviour in stock, and report to supervisor
  • Receive and confirm instructions with supervisor for predator or pest control
  • Collect required equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
       
Element: Set up and maintain predator or pest control structures and equipment
  • Assist with installing control structures and equipment using safe work practices
  • Inspect control structures and equipment, and report problems to supervisor
  • Carry out basic repairs and maintenance following supervisor instructions
  • Clear and remove vegetation or other materials that can harbour or shelter pests and predators
       
Element: Assist with disposal of wastes and mortalities
  • Check and prepare collection equipment and holding or storage facilities
  • Collect wastes and mortalities and transfer to holding or storage facilities
  • Dispose of wastes and mortalities according to workplace procedures
  • Minimise stock stress or damage following workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete post-predator or pest control 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

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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
Identify problem predator and pest species that have potential effects on cultured or held stock 
Observe behaviour and intensity of predators or pests, including any abnormal behaviour in stock, and report to supervisor 
Receive and confirm instructions with supervisor for predator or pest control 
Collect required equipment, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability 
Assist with installing control structures and equipment using safe work practices 
Inspect control structures and equipment, and report problems to supervisor 
Carry out basic repairs and maintenance following supervisor instructions 
Clear and remove vegetation or other materials that can harbour or shelter pests and predators 
Check and prepare collection equipment and holding or storage facilities 
Collect wastes and mortalities and transfer to holding or storage facilities 
Dispose of wastes and mortalities according to workplace procedures 
Minimise stock stress or damage following workplace procedures 
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

SFIAQU214 - Control predators and pests
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Assessment Record Sheet

SFIAQU214 - Control predators and pests

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