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

SFIBIO501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan and implement an aquaculture biosecurity plan

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency SFIBIO501 - Plan and implement an aquaculture biosecurity plan
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, develop, implement and review an aquaculture biosecurity plan that includes a set of control measures designed to protect a property from the entry and spread of pests and diseases.This unit applies to individuals who have specialised knowledge and technical and/or managerial responsibility for planning and implementing biosecurity control measures 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.
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Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Conduct research for developing a biosecurity plan
  • Consider the need, purpose and regulatory requirements for a biosecurity plan
  • Identify approved sector-specific biosecurity plans or guidelines to guide development of farm plan
  • Identify diseases and pests that could produce adverse consequences to aquatic animal health and farm productivity
  • Identify the major transmission routes onto, within and from the farm
       
Element: Develop control measures for biosecurity risks
  • Assess the level of biosecurity risks associated with entry, development, establishment and spread of diseases and pests
  • Examine transmission routes onto, within and from the aquaculture farm and identify practices to minimise risk of introducing and spreading diseases and pests
  • Examine movement of vectors of disease into, out of and within the aquaculture farm and identify practices to minimise risk of introducing and spreading diseases and pests
  • Examine farm production practices and identify practices to minimise risk of introducing and spreading diseases and pests
  • Identify wild aquatic and non-aquatic animals relevant to the farm and determine options for their control
  • Establish and document control measures based on biosecurity risk analysis
       
Element: Develop control measures for staff training and record keeping
  • Identify and document staff training requirements to implement control measures
  • Establish recording requirements according to regulatory requirements and industry best practice
       
Element: Develop, implement, monitor and review biosecurity plan
  • Develop the biosecurity plan based on documented risk analysis process and specific risk control measures
  • Develop standard operating procedures based on new biosecurity processes
  • Induct and train staff in standard operating procedures relevant to their role and responsibility
  • Implement standard operating procedures and monitor staff performance
  • Monitor effectiveness and progress of control measures against plan
  • Monitor regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to biosecurity and incorporate in plan
  • Revise and amend risk assessment and control measures as required
  • Review staff training and induction records to ensure staff are able to implement biosecurity control measures appropriate to their role
       

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
Consider the need, purpose and regulatory requirements for a biosecurity plan 
Identify approved sector-specific biosecurity plans or guidelines to guide development of farm plan 
Identify diseases and pests that could produce adverse consequences to aquatic animal health and farm productivity 
Identify the major transmission routes onto, within and from the farm 
Assess the level of biosecurity risks associated with entry, development, establishment and spread of diseases and pests 
Examine transmission routes onto, within and from the aquaculture farm and identify practices to minimise risk of introducing and spreading diseases and pests 
Examine movement of vectors of disease into, out of and within the aquaculture farm and identify practices to minimise risk of introducing and spreading diseases and pests 
Examine farm production practices and identify practices to minimise risk of introducing and spreading diseases and pests 
Identify wild aquatic and non-aquatic animals relevant to the farm and determine options for their control 
Establish and document control measures based on biosecurity risk analysis 
Identify and document staff training requirements to implement control measures 
Establish recording requirements according to regulatory requirements and industry best practice 
Develop the biosecurity plan based on documented risk analysis process and specific risk control measures 
Develop standard operating procedures based on new biosecurity processes 
Induct and train staff in standard operating procedures relevant to their role and responsibility 
Implement standard operating procedures and monitor staff performance 
Monitor effectiveness and progress of control measures against plan 
Monitor regulatory requirements and industry standards relevant to biosecurity and incorporate in plan 
Revise and amend risk assessment and control measures as required 
Review staff training and induction records to ensure staff are able to implement biosecurity control measures appropriate to their role 

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