List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has monitored harvest and post-harvest activities on at least one occasion, including:
communicating with team members on harvest activities and safety precautions
identifying suitable stock, resource requirements and risk factors when planning harvest activities
operating and maintaining required equipment, including the fitting of personal protective equipment (PPE)
monitoring harvest and post-harvest activities against specifications and to ensure minimal stock damage or stress
maintaining accurate records on harvest and post-harvest activities
monitoring the cleaning of work area following harvest and post-harvest activities.
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
key aquatic stock behaviour and environmental risks associated with harvest and post-harvest activities
key biological and water quality requirements for stock being handled, processed and transported
harvest and post-harvest equipment options and limitations
harvest and post-harvest principles and practices
safety considerations and hazards associated with harvest and post-harvest activities
quality assurance practices in stock harvesting, grading and post-harvest
relevant legislation relating to harvesting aquatic stock
industry guidelines relating to aquatic animal welfare
equipment or technology requirements.
Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:
physical conditions:
skills must be demonstrated in an aquaculture workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
resources, equipment and materials:
personal protective equipment
equipment required for harvest and post-harvest tasks
stock to harvest
containers and labels for packing
recording or reporting forms
specifications:
harvest specification or schedule and relevant workplace procedures for harvesting aquatic stock
relationships:
evidence of interactions with supervisor and team members.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.