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

SFIAQU303 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor stock handling activities

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIAQU303 - Monitor stock handling activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor a range of aquaculture stock handling activities, including cleaning, moving and grading for cultured or held stock.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for stock handling activities in an aquaculture environment, working under broad direction.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food 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.

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in an aquaculture workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

stock to be handled

stock culture, holding and farm structures

equipment required for the handling activities

personal protective equipment

workplace data recording or reporting forms

specifications:

workplace procedures for stock handling activities, including advice on health and safety requirements

relationships:

interactions with supervisor and team members.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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: Plan stock handling
  • Receive or obtain instructions for stock handling activities from supervisor
  • Identify risk factors that affect the health of stock during handling and plan to minimise risk
  • Plan and communicate workplace stock handling procedures and safety precautions with team members
       
Element: Organise stock handling
  • Collect required equipment or technology, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability
  • Check holding structures are prepared before activities commence
       
Element: Observe stock handling activities
  • Position equipment or technology and operate according to workplace procedures
  • Monitor handling activities and ensure they are carried out in an efficient and timely manner
  • Check handling activities to minimise damage and stress to stock
       
Element: Finalise and review stock handling activities
  • Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures
  • Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment or technology
  • Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 stock handling activities on at least one occasion, including:

communicating with supervisor on handling activities

organising and communicating stock handling activities and safety precautions with team members

monitoring stock handling activities to ensure efficiency and to minimise damage and stress to stock

preparing, operating and maintaining stock handling equipment or technology, including the fitting of personal protective equipment

maintaining accurate records on stock handling activities and observations

monitoring the cleaning of work area.

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:

stock handling activities conducted in aquaculture farms

hazards and risks associated with handling stock and using stock handling equipment

range of equipment or technology used for stock handling, including operating methods and calibration

health and safety requirements relating to handling stock and stock handling equipment.

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
Receive or obtain instructions for stock handling activities from supervisor 
Identify risk factors that affect the health of stock during handling and plan to minimise risk 
Plan and communicate workplace stock handling procedures and safety precautions with team members 
Collect required equipment or technology, including personal protective equipment, and check for serviceability 
Check holding structures are prepared before activities commence 
Position equipment or technology and operate according to workplace procedures 
Monitor handling activities and ensure they are carried out in an efficient and timely manner 
Check handling activities to minimise damage and stress to stock 
Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures 
Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment or technology 
Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

SFIAQU303 - Monitor stock handling activities
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SFIAQU303 - Monitor stock handling activities

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