Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to carry out construction or installation tasks to stock culture or holding structures or systems and farm structures.
The unit applies to individuals who carry out construction or installation tasks in an aquaculture workplace that do not require the employment of qualified tradespersons or the attainment of appropriate licences to meet state/territory and local government requirements.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food 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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare for construction or installation | 1.1 Receive work plan from supervisor and confirm understanding 1.2 Check equipment, tools, personal protective equipment and materials for serviceability |
2. Undertake construction or installation work | 2.1 Complete construction or installation tasks according to work plan and health and safety work practices 2.2 Seek advice on problems, progress and standards from supervisor 2.3 Check the finished product to ensure it fits design specification and is operable according to work plan and supervisor instructions |
3. Complete construction or installation activities | 3.1 Clean work area and dispose of waste materials safely according to workplace procedures 3.2 Check and store tools and equipment, reporting any identified repair requirements to supervisor 3.3 Report to supervisor on completed construction or installation work 3.4 Seek feedback from supervisor on effectiveness of the construction or installation activities |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interprets specifications in construction design or installation work plan Interprets operation manuals for relevant equipment Interprets labels and safety signs |
Numeracy | Estimates and measures length, area and volume |
Oral communication | Participates in verbal exchanges and asks questions to clarify job requirements and obtain feedback |
Navigate the world of work | Takes responsibility for checking own work and the work of others within level of authority |
Interact with others | Cooperates and collaborates with others to achieve construction and installation outcomes |
Get the work done | Sequences steps and schedules construction activities involved in clearly defined tasks |
Sectors
Aquaculture (AQU)