Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, develop and improve a stock nutrition program for aquaculture. It includes the ability to assess nutritional requirements in a cost-effective manner, research process improvements, monitor the nutrition program and take corrective action when required
This unit applies to individuals who have technical and/or management responsibilities for stock in an aquaculture facility.
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. Plan a stock nutrition program | 1.1 Determine daily and seasonal nutritional requirements of cultured or held stock from published data on species, research programs, historical records, industry practice and workplace procedures 1.2 Research and identify benefits of mechanisation or automation of process or activity and the use of specialised contract services 1.3 Develop a plan to ensure adequate nutrition is provided to achieve appropriate stock condition in line with workplace production plan 1.4 Ensure plan responds to different nutrition requirements during a range of conditions over the growing cycle of stock 1.5 Determine most cost-effective approach to apply required nutrients 1.6 Research selected foods in nutrition plan to identify and minimise risk of adverse side effects on stock or stock culture or holding environment 1.7 Document nutrition plan and communicate to supervisors and management |
2. Monitor and improve the stock nutrition program | 2.1 Monitor implementation of program by stock-testing to ensure requirements of workplace production plan are achieved 2.2 Monitor and review nutrition program to ensure it remains responsive to changing conditions 2.3 Test new feeds or formulations and introduce into nutrition program in line with workplace practices 2.4 Identify shortcomings in program and implement appropriate courses of action 2.5 Document remedial action taken and report to management |
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 | Researches and analyses technical information from a range of sources Interprets workplace plans, schedules and documentation |
Writing | Documents reports and plans using clear language and appropriate format Updates and modifies documentation accurately |
Numeracy | Completes statistical analyses of data Determines cost-effectiveness of stock nutrition program Applies formulas to stock feed requirements |
Oral communication | Participates in verbal exchanges to convey and explain information clearly using language appropriate for the audience |
Navigate the world of work | Works independently and collectively within broad parameters, taking responsibility for plans, decisions and outcomes relating to stock nutrition |
Interact with others | Selects and uses appropriate communication protocols and conventions when seeking or sharing information with others |
Get the work done | Gathers relevant information, identifies options, and trials and evaluates new processes and potential improvements to stock nutrition program Uses key features and functions of workplace digital systems and tools to access, organise, and analyse information relevant to stock nutrition |
Sectors
Aquaculture (AQU)