Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities

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Assessment Tool
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Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
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Wiki Markup
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Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
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Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver SFIAQUA309C, 'Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan and organise for basic harvest and post-harvest activities

1.1. Harvest specifications are interpreted and confirmed with senior personnel.

1.2. Availability of suitable stock for harvest is confirmed.

1.3. Resource requirements for harvest are determined and arranged.

1.4. Risk factors which could affect the quality of stock during harvest are identified and plans made to minimise risk.

1.5. Equipment is checked for availability and serviceability and repaired.

1.6. Stock transport and holding arrangements are confirmed with operators.

2. Undertake harvest

2.1. Equipment is positioned, calibrated and operated.

2.2. Harvesting activities are monitored to ensure consistency with harvest specifications and minimal stock stress or damage.

2.3. Harvest quantity, quality and size are confirmed and records prepared.

2.4. Harvested stock is confirmed as complying with customer quality specifications.

3. Undertake on-farm post-harvest activities

3.1. On-farm post-harvest activities are monitored to ensure consistency with harvest specifications.

3.2. Transport (off-farm) of dead or live stock is arranged and packing monitored to ensure minimal stock stress or damage.

3.3. Labels and documentation are prepared and attached to transport containers according to client specifications.

3.4. Containers for pick-up are checked and counted.

3.5. Shipment is collected and shipment report given to senior personnel.

3.6. Storage facilities for product are maintained.

4. Supervise follow-up activities and review operations

4.1. Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised and condition report prepared.

4.2. Relevant harvest and post-harvest data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records checked.

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

4.4. Options for improving efficiency through mechanisation or automation of process or activity, and use of specialised contract staff are researched and presented to senior personnel as potential improvements.

4.5. Staff are given feedback on their work performance.


Qualifications and Skillsets

SFIAQUA309C appears in the following qualifications:

  • SFI30211 - Certificate III in Fishing Operations
  • SFI40111 - Certificate IV in Aquaculture
  • SFI30111 - Certificate III in Aquaculture