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

SFIAQU504 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and implement environmentally sustainable aquacultural practices

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SFIAQU504 - Plan and implement environmentally sustainable aquacultural practices
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop an environmental management strategy that involves researching, planning and implementing effective practices for waste management, energy and water conservation, and managing wildlife. This unit applies to individuals who have specialised knowledge and technical and/or managerial responsibility for planning and implementing environmentally sustainable strategies, systems and practices within an aquaculture setting.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: Research environmental strategies
  • Assess environmental and aesthetic values of workplace location
  • Assess strategies for their effectiveness in reducing environmental impacts on the workplace, including ongoing reduction of waste, energy use, water efficiency and adverse impacts with wildlife and other resource users and uses
  • Obtain professional assistance appropriate to complexity of task and financial risk involved, and consult appropriate bodies
  • Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including use of specialised contract services, in line with workplace practices
       
Element: Prepare environmental management plan
  • Design environmental management plan based on risk identification and mitigation procedures
  • Incorporate requirements of business plan, production plan and other planning parameters in the environmental management plan, ensuring it is achievable with workplace resources and budget
  • Identify and allocate financial and other resources for environmental management within workplace
  • Ensure environmental management strategies comply with legislative requirements and are incorporated into risk mitigation procedures
  • Identify and address any community concerns in the development of strategies
  • Develop and document water quality and ongoing environmental monitoring plans, and communicate areas of responsibility to staff
  • Incorporate newly available technologies into environmental management strategies if practicable and feasible
       
Element: Establish a waste management system
  • Identify wastes and outputs for inclusion in waste water management system
  • Collect, treat and store waste water and re-use as part of management system
  • Obtain materials and consumables used by workplace, from recycled or re-useable materials in quantities that result in packaging and waste reduction
  • Use composting, shredding, re-using and recycling according to workplace procedures
  • Identify waste disposal contractors, negotiate terms and award business according to environmental management plan
  • Monitor performance of contract and take action where variance is identified
       
Element: Conserve energy resources
  • Manage and operate machinery efficiently to reduce fuel usage and emissions or discharges
  • Source energy used for heating, cooling, lighting and operation of remote appliances from alternative sources where appropriate and available
  • Design buildings and structures, taking into consideration the use of passive energy for lighting, heating and shelter
       
Element: Conserve water resources
  • Manage water to optimise its use according to the environmental management plan
  • Minimise contamination with chemicals and wastes through sound utilisation strategies
  • Use settlement ponds, effluent treatment works and waste reduction processes appropriately
       
Element: Minimise adverse interactions with wildlife and other resource users
  • Identify and assess potential interactions with wildlife and other resource users for adverse impacts
  • Develop strategies to mitigate adverse interactions
       
Element: Undertake an environmental audit
  • Complete environmental audit, taking into consideration all relevant factors
  • Prepare reports according to workplace, customer and legal requirements
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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
Assess environmental and aesthetic values of workplace location 
Assess strategies for their effectiveness in reducing environmental impacts on the workplace, including ongoing reduction of waste, energy use, water efficiency and adverse impacts with wildlife and other resource users and uses 
Obtain professional assistance appropriate to complexity of task and financial risk involved, and consult appropriate bodies 
Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including use of specialised contract services, in line with workplace practices 
Design environmental management plan based on risk identification and mitigation procedures 
Incorporate requirements of business plan, production plan and other planning parameters in the environmental management plan, ensuring it is achievable with workplace resources and budget 
Identify and allocate financial and other resources for environmental management within workplace 
Ensure environmental management strategies comply with legislative requirements and are incorporated into risk mitigation procedures 
Identify and address any community concerns in the development of strategies 
Develop and document water quality and ongoing environmental monitoring plans, and communicate areas of responsibility to staff 
Incorporate newly available technologies into environmental management strategies if practicable and feasible 
Identify wastes and outputs for inclusion in waste water management system 
Collect, treat and store waste water and re-use as part of management system 
Obtain materials and consumables used by workplace, from recycled or re-useable materials in quantities that result in packaging and waste reduction 
Use composting, shredding, re-using and recycling according to workplace procedures 
Identify waste disposal contractors, negotiate terms and award business according to environmental management plan 
Monitor performance of contract and take action where variance is identified 
Manage and operate machinery efficiently to reduce fuel usage and emissions or discharges 
Source energy used for heating, cooling, lighting and operation of remote appliances from alternative sources where appropriate and available 
Design buildings and structures, taking into consideration the use of passive energy for lighting, heating and shelter 
Manage water to optimise its use according to the environmental management plan 
Minimise contamination with chemicals and wastes through sound utilisation strategies 
Use settlement ponds, effluent treatment works and waste reduction processes appropriately 
Identify and assess potential interactions with wildlife and other resource users for adverse impacts 
Develop strategies to mitigate adverse interactions 
Complete environmental audit, taking into consideration all relevant factors 
Prepare reports according to workplace, customer and legal requirements 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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