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

SFIAQU312 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor feed activities

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIAQU312 - Monitor feed activities
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and monitor feed activities for cultured aquatic stock. It includes the ability to coordinate feed activities and use data and observations to optimise the uptake of feed.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for feed activities within an aquaculture workplace, working under broad direction and having limited responsibility for the work of others.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.

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:

feeding equipment

stock feed

stock to be fed

specifications:

feeding schedule

workplace procedures for feeding stock, including advice on health and safety and hygiene requirements

relationships:

evidence of 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 and organise feed for cultured or held stock
  • Confirm feeding schedule and instructions with supervisor
  • Check feed types, quantities and sizes against feeding schedule
  • Check received feed quality and specifications against labels and delivery documentation as required
  • Select feeding equipment and/or automated feeding technology, check for serviceability and consider the need for personal protective equipment
       
Element: Monitor and optimise feed uptake
  • Implement workplace feeding procedure to feed stock
  • Monitor stock uptake of feed
  • Monitor effectiveness of feeding activities to improve feed uptake and reduce wastage
  • Alter stock feeding schedule to compensate for factors limiting feed uptake
       
Element: Finalise and review feeding operations
  • Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures
  • Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of equipment
  • Store feed in a manner that minimises degradation or contamination
  • Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
       


Evidence Required

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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 feed activities for aquatic stock on at least one occasion, including:

communicating with supervisor on feeding requirements and activities

using appropriate feeding equipment and/or technology

fitting personal protective equipment when it's required

preparing the correct feed type and quantity to meet feeding requirements

altering feeding plan to compensate for factors or conditions influencing feed uptake

maintaining a clean work area and functional equipment during and after feeding

checking and maintaining the quality of feed

maintaining accurate records on feeding activities.

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:

feeding requirements of aquatic stock, stock types and age groups

characteristics of main feed types

stock behaviour and dietary requirements in varying conditions

factors and conditions that inhibit or limit feed uptake

effects of food wastage on environment

feed handling and preparation and storage requirements

feeding equipment operations and maintenance

safety considerations and hazards associated with feeding equipment and activities.

Submission Requirements

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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
Confirm feeding schedule and instructions with supervisor 
Check feed types, quantities and sizes against feeding schedule 
Check received feed quality and specifications against labels and delivery documentation as required 
Select feeding equipment and/or automated feeding technology, check for serviceability and consider the need for personal protective equipment 
Implement workplace feeding procedure to feed stock 
Monitor stock uptake of feed 
Monitor effectiveness of feeding activities to improve feed uptake and reduce wastage 
Alter stock feeding schedule to compensate for factors limiting feed uptake 
Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures 
Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of equipment 
Store feed in a manner that minimises degradation or contamination 
Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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