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Evidence Guide: SFIAQUA212C - Work with crocodiles

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SFIAQUA212C - Work with crocodiles

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare for working with crocodiles

  1. Dangers in working with crocodiles are understood and verbally confirmed with supervisor and other handlers.
  2. Behaviour of crocodiles in the wild and in captivity is understood and verbally confirmed with supervisor and other handlers.
  3. All activities with crocodiles are undertaken according to industry codes, government requirements and enterprise procedures to reduce stress and injury to the animal, other crocodiles, handlers and the environment.
  4. Instructions associated with the task are obtained from supervisor, harvest schedule or production schedule.
Dangers in working with crocodiles are understood and verbally confirmed with supervisor and other handlers.

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Behaviour of crocodiles in the wild and in captivity is understood and verbally confirmed with supervisor and other handlers.

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All activities with crocodiles are undertaken according to industry codes, government requirements and enterprise procedures to reduce stress and injury to the animal, other crocodiles, handlers and the environment.

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Instructions associated with the task are obtained from supervisor, harvest schedule or production schedule.

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Capture crocodiles from wild or enclosures

  1. Capture, holding and transport equipment appropriate for the task, location and enclosure is collected, checked and repaired, as required.
  2. Crocodiles to be captured are confirmed with supervisor.
  3. Assistance is provided in administering of sedatives to immobilise crocodile, if required.
  4. Capture is undertaken according to preparations and work instructions.
Capture, holding and transport equipment appropriate for the task, location and enclosure is collected, checked and repaired, as required.

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Crocodiles to be captured are confirmed with supervisor.

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Assistance is provided in administering of sedatives to immobilise crocodile, if required.

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Capture is undertaken according to preparations and work instructions.

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Crocodiles are restrained and transported

  1. Crocodiles are restrained and prepared for transport to post- harvest facilities or relocation sites.
  2. Crocodiles are placed in transport container appropriate to the size of crocodile, mode of transport and length of journey.
  3. Condition of crocodiles is monitored regularly and any abnormal behaviour or conditions reported to supervisor.
  4. Transport environment is maintained to best suit the crocodile.
  5. Crocodile is released into holding or culture structure.
Crocodiles are restrained and prepared for transport to post- harvest facilities or relocation sites.

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Crocodiles are placed in transport container appropriate to the size of crocodile, mode of transport and length of journey.

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Condition of crocodiles is monitored regularly and any abnormal behaviour or conditions reported to supervisor.

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Transport environment is maintained to best suit the crocodile.

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Crocodile is released into holding or culture structure.

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Crocodiles are housed and maintained

  1. Holding or culture environment is maintained to best suit crocodiles.
  2. Crocodiles are fed according to enterprise feeding schedule and procedures.
  3. Abnormal behaviour or other indications of health problems are observed and reported to supervisor.
  4. Sick or unhealthy crocodiles are treated, under supervision.
  5. Dead crocodiles are removed as soon as detected and disposed of.
Holding or culture environment is maintained to best suit crocodiles.

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Crocodiles are fed according to enterprise feeding schedule and procedures.

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Abnormal behaviour or other indications of health problems are observed and reported to supervisor.

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Sick or unhealthy crocodiles are treated, under supervision.

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Dead crocodiles are removed as soon as detected and disposed of.

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Complete post-task activities

  1. Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised, and condition report prepared.
  2. Relevant handling data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records are checked.
  3. Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of the handling, and recommendations made for improvements.
  4. Feedback on own work performance is sought from supervisor and opportunities to improve identified.
Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised, and condition report prepared.

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Relevant handling data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records are checked.

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Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of the handling, and recommendations made for improvements.

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Feedback on own work performance is sought from supervisor and opportunities to improve identified.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

handle crocodiles according to production schedule and supervisor's instructions to ensure stock suffer minimal stress and damage

share information with supervisor and other handlers

observe and report abnormal behaviour of crocodiles

work safely with crocodiles.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

equipment operation consistent with enterprise and manufacturer guidelines

industry codes of practice.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace. Competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and involve crocodiles of a range of sizes. Where there is a range of methods and options, assessment of competency should cover those commonly used in the region.

Resources may include:

crocodiles, caymans or alligators

culture or holding structures with water exhibiting a range of quality parameters

harvest schedule

harvesting equipment and enterprise procedures

holding and transporting equipment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

demonstration

written or oral short-answer testing.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

communicating ideas on possible improvements

communicating with supervisor and other handlers on work activities

maintaining and repairing basic harvesting equipment

operating crocodile capture, housing, handling and feeding equipment

providing oral reports to supervisor on operation irregularities

recognising abnormal stock behaviour.

Literacy skills used for:

interpreting harvest schedules

recording harvest information.

Numeracy skills used for:

counting stock and containers.

Required knowledge

behaviour of crocodiles in captivity and in the wild

equipment and procedures for housing, feeding and handling crocodiles

food and other requirements for captive crocodiles

OHS requirements when working with crocodiles.

Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

biodiversity and genetically modified organisms

biosecurity, translocation and quarantine

AQIS Export Control (Fish) orders and other import requirements

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

correct marketing names and labelling

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences

health and welfare of aquatic animals

Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

OHS requirements may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures

induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner

OHS training register

safe lifting, carrying and handling technique, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

ESD principles may include:

applying animal welfare ethics and procedures

control of effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

control of weeds, pests, predators and diseases, and stock health maintenance

improving energy efficiency

increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources

maintaining biodiversity by sustainable fisheries or broodstock/seedstock collection

minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions

preventing live cultured or held organisms from escaping into environment

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing energy use

reducing interactions with native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas

reducing use of non-renewable resources

undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

undertaking facility quarantine, biosecurity and translocation of livestock and genetic material

using and recycling of water, and maintaining water quality.

PPE may include:

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

gloves, mitts or gauntlets, and protective hand and arm covering

hard hat or protective head covering

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons)

waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear and waders).

Crocodiles may include:

American alligators (Alligator mississippiensis)

estuarine or saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus)

freshwater or Johnstone's crocodile (C. Johnstoni)

other species, including caymans and alligators.

Industry codes may include:

Code of Practice on the Humane Treatment of Captive and Wild Australian Crocodiles.

Harvest schedule may include:

crocodiles to be harvested

destination of harvested stock

equipment required for harvest operations

quantities and specific quality parameters:

body condition (e.g. fat content and meat yield)

physical appearance

sex or maturation condition

shape or colour

size or weight

type and extent of external damage

time and period over which harvest is to be carried out:

hours/days/weeks

time of day.

Capture, holding and transport equipment may include:

capture equipment or method (based on length of crocodile):

hand capture (<1.0 m)

hand noose (1.0-1.5 m)

nets (0.5-6.0 m)

ropes (>1.5 m)

skin harpoon (2.0-6.0 m)

trap (2.0-6.0 m)

holding and transport containers and associated equipment:

capped PVC pipes

carry boards

cooling water

covers and tarpaulins

ropes and ties

straw

ventilated containers (e.g. prawn crates, wooden boxes and hessian bags)

immobilising agents

transport vehicle:

trailer, vessel, vehicle, helicopter (charter) and airplane (charter).

Location may include:

farm, including hatcheries and nurseries

wild, natural environment

zoos and public aquaria.

Enclosure may include:

cages, enclosures, fences and pens

dams, ponds and pools

tanks.

Restrained may include use of:

immobilising agents (e.g. sedatives)

jaw ties (e.g. rubber bands, tape or cord according to size of crocodile)

leg ties (e.g. rope, cord or tape)

wet sack to cover eyes.

Post-harvest facilities may include:

holding, depuration or purging

on-farm

off-farm

packing

processing (e.g. cleaning, icing or temperature manipulation)

sorting or grading.

Transport environment may include:

cover or shade

humidity

protection from mechanical shock or jolting

protection from other crocodiles

protection from sunlight, particularly eyes

restraints which do not restrict blood circulation or injury in any other way

stocking density

temperature.

Holding or culture environment may include:

adequate amounts of calcium, phosphorus (for skeletal growth) and vitamins, if not provided in food

clean, fresh drinking water

cover or shade

high animal protein food (e.g. red meat)

humidity

light

pond of clean (filtered) water for swimming or complete submergence

protection from other crocodiles

protection from physical abuse, such as hitting with sticks and rocks

protection from visual disturbances, noises and predators (hatchlings)

regular grading of hatchlings and small (raising stock) animals

stocking density or size of other crocodiles

substrates that are not unduly abrasive (ideally should be smooth, such as concrete, fibreglass or grass)

temperature.

Abnormal behaviour or other indications of health problems may include:

death

external appearance (e.g. wounds and fungal lesions)

inactivity

isolation from other crocodiles

loss of appetite

loss of coordination

loss of weight.

Treatment may include:

dietary

euthanasia (by drug or shooting)

isolation

veterinary.