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

SFIAQU401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and implement a stock health program

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIAQU401 - Develop and implement a stock health program
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to review, develop and implement a program and work procedures for maintaining the health of stock. The unit applies to individuals who have planning responsibilities for an aquaculture stock health program and who supervise the work of others. 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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Gather information for a stock health program
  • Interpret and review stock health management plan and stock production, and confirm objectives with senior personnel
  • Identify locally prevalent health problems and note potential exotic pests, predators and diseases, especially those with significant economic impact
  • Investigate current industry husbandry practices that prevent and control health problems
       
Element: Develop health program for cultured or held stock
  • Select control measures that aim to prevent the introduction of pests, predators and diseases to the facility
  • Select control measures that protect filter feeding stock from contamination or other stock from pests, predators or diseases
  • Develop routines for health treatment of stock according to sound veterinary principles
  • Develop a yearly calendar of health management operations according to overall stock production program and stock health management plans
  • Assess options for mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including the use of specialised contract services, and make recommendations to senior personnel
       
Element: Implement a stock health program
  • Communicate stock health program and establish roles and responsibilities to all involved
  • Establish and communicate workplace procedures for the use of therapeutic chemicals and biological agents that ensure personal safety and environmental protection to staff
  • Monitor stock health program for effectiveness, and modify accordingly to meet program objectives
  • Meet legal requirements and regulations relating to stock health management
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Interpret and review stock health management plan and stock production, and confirm objectives with senior personnel 
Identify locally prevalent health problems and note potential exotic pests, predators and diseases, especially those with significant economic impact 
Investigate current industry husbandry practices that prevent and control health problems 
Select control measures that aim to prevent the introduction of pests, predators and diseases to the facility 
Select control measures that protect filter feeding stock from contamination or other stock from pests, predators or diseases 
Develop routines for health treatment of stock according to sound veterinary principles 
Develop a yearly calendar of health management operations according to overall stock production program and stock health management plans 
Assess options for mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including the use of specialised contract services, and make recommendations to senior personnel 
Communicate stock health program and establish roles and responsibilities to all involved 
Establish and communicate workplace procedures for the use of therapeutic chemicals and biological agents that ensure personal safety and environmental protection to staff 
Monitor stock health program for effectiveness, and modify accordingly to meet program objectives 
Meet legal requirements and regulations relating to stock health management 

Forms

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