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

SFIAQU310 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply control measures for predators and pests

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SFIAQU310 - Apply control measures for predators and pests
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to diagnose, investigate and select appropriate control measures for predators and pests affecting cultured or held aquatic stock. It includes the ability to treat and monitor affected stock. The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for the control of predators and pests in an aquaculture workplace, working under broad direction.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: Investigate and identify predator and pest infestations or problems
  • Participate in workplace routine stock monitoring program
  • Observe and report evidence of predators or pest infestations
  • Identify common predator or pest affecting stock
  • Identify and report severity of problem to supervisor
       
Element: Apply control methods for the treatment of predators and pests
  • Prepare for control measures or treatment according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements
  • Identity and assess risks and select and use appropriate personal protective equipment
  • Apply control measures or treatments following workplace procedures
  • Comply with withholding periods of chemical treatments
  • Monitor severity and maintain records according to workplace procedures
  • Notify supervisor promptly about changes in severity of outbreak
       
Element: Monitor post-predator and pest control activities
  • Check cleaning and sterilisation of work area and equipment is completed according to workplace procedures
  • Ensure appropriate disposal of dead, damaged or moribund stock
  • Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment
  • 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
Participate in workplace routine stock monitoring program 
Observe and report evidence of predators or pest infestations 
Identify common predator or pest affecting stock 
Identify and report severity of problem to supervisor 
Prepare for control measures or treatment according to workplace procedures and legislative requirements 
Identity and assess risks and select and use appropriate personal protective equipment 
Apply control measures or treatments following workplace procedures 
Comply with withholding periods of chemical treatments 
Monitor severity and maintain records according to workplace procedures 
Notify supervisor promptly about changes in severity of outbreak 
Check cleaning and sterilisation of work area and equipment is completed according to workplace procedures 
Ensure appropriate disposal of dead, damaged or moribund stock 
Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment 
Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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