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

SFIBIO301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SFIBIO301 - Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise signs of disease or pests in fish and other aquatic life, and take appropriate reporting and response action.The unit applies to individuals who carry out routine tasks in the seafood industry where they have daily contact with aquatic organisms.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
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Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify signs of disease or pests in aquatic life
  • Monitor aquatic life for signs or symptoms of disease or pests
  • Compare signs of potential disease infection or pest species with own experience of common endemic diseases or pests in the species
  • Assess extent of the problem in the species where signs indicate a potential disease or pest issue
  • Assess any environmental factors that may be contributing to the disease or pest issue
  • Seek advice from supervisors, professionals or appropriate authorities when signs indicate a potential disease or pest
       
Element: Respond to signs of disease or pest in aquatic life
  • Report signs of potential disease or a pest that presents a biosecurity risk to appropriate authorities immediately according to workplace procedures
  • Implement biosecurity measures according to organisational biosecurity plans and instructions from appropriate authority
       

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
Monitor aquatic life for signs or symptoms of disease or pests 
Compare signs of potential disease infection or pest species with own experience of common endemic diseases or pests in the species 
Assess extent of the problem in the species where signs indicate a potential disease or pest issue 
Assess any environmental factors that may be contributing to the disease or pest issue 
Seek advice from supervisors, professionals or appropriate authorities when signs indicate a potential disease or pest 
Report signs of potential disease or a pest that presents a biosecurity risk to appropriate authorities immediately according to workplace procedures 
Implement biosecurity measures according to organisational biosecurity plans and instructions from appropriate authority 

Forms

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