Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to inspect and clean aquatic work equipment to minimise risk in the spread of aquatic diseases and pests. It includes the ability to report on the presence of diseases or pests, carry out destruction, disposal or sampling methods and record cleaning activities.
The unit applies to individuals who carry out supervised routine tasks in the seafood industry, where they use equipment that has been in contact with the aquatic environment or aquatic animals, or has been used in aquatic animal holding or production facilities.
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.
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 to clean aquatic equipment | 1.1 Select and fit the required personal protective equipment 1.2 Identify and prepare cleaning equipment and materials appropriate for the equipment to be cleaned 1.3 Select location of cleaning site according to workplace and environmental procedures |
2. Inspect aquatic equipment | 2.1 Check all equipment used for aquatic work for visible debris and contaminants 2.2 Remove solid debris or contaminants and dispose of according to workplace and environmental procedures 2.3 Report any debris, contaminants or material suspected of harbouring aquatic disease or pest to supervisor 2.4 Follow supervisor instruction on destruction, disposal or sampling methods for suspected debris |
3. Clean and disinfect aquatic equipment | 3.1 Clean equipment with freshwater thoroughly, removing as much visual debris and other material as possible, and dispose of according to workplace procedures as required 3.2 Disinfect equipment using the appropriate solution according to equipment type, manufacturer instructions and health and safety requirements 3.3 Rinse equipment in a manner that minimises environmental contamination |
4. Complete cleaning of aquatic equipment | 4.1 Ensure all equipment is dry before entering waterways or storage 4.2 Dispose of waste materials according to workplace and environmental procedures 4.3 Record inspection outcomes and cleaning history according to workplace procedures |
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 text in workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions for cleaning equipment and mixing chemicals |
Writing | Fills out workplace records legibly and accurately |
Navigate the world of work | Makes routine decisions about whether debris is abnormal |
Interact with others | Describes suspected disease or pest to supervisor using correct terminology |
Sectors
Biosecurity (BIO)