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

SFIAQU503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Establish an aquaculture facility

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIAQU503 - Establish an aquaculture facility
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish an aquaculture business initiative. It includes the ability to define the business opportunity and operational requirements and coordinate development of the facility or worksite.This unit applies to individuals who have technical and management responsibility for starting up or expanding an aquaculture business operation.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: Define facility requirements
  • Define target market opportunity or business need based on appropriate evidence, industry practice and analysis
  • Select species, culture technology and size of operation based on analysis
  • Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity and the use of specialised contract services if required
  • Identify legal requirements impacting on a proposed facility
       
Element: Choose a worksite
  • Scan property market purchase or leasing possibilities
  • Enter into contractual arrangements based on legal requirements and business plan
       
Element: Develop a worksite plan
  • Incorporate features of the site into worksite plan to allow most effective construction program
  • Draw up construction plan, including budget and work schedule, in consultation with senior personnel
  • Obtain relevant building or development permits or approvals
       
Element: Coordinate construction
  • Organise appropriate labour, materials and resources and carry out construction according to construction work plan and drawings
  • Monitor contractors, consultants and construction work against drawings and work plans, and negotiate deviations and emerging issues
  • Commission site, ensuring all systems are operational according to plans and permits or approvals
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Define target market opportunity or business need based on appropriate evidence, industry practice and analysis 
Select species, culture technology and size of operation based on analysis 
Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity and the use of specialised contract services if required 
Identify legal requirements impacting on a proposed facility 
Scan property market purchase or leasing possibilities 
Enter into contractual arrangements based on legal requirements and business plan 
Incorporate features of the site into worksite plan to allow most effective construction program 
Draw up construction plan, including budget and work schedule, in consultation with senior personnel 
Obtain relevant building or development permits or approvals 
Organise appropriate labour, materials and resources and carry out construction according to construction work plan and drawings 
Monitor contractors, consultants and construction work against drawings and work plans, and negotiate deviations and emerging issues 
Commission site, ensuring all systems are operational according to plans and permits or approvals 

Forms

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SFIAQU503 - Establish an aquaculture facility
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