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 planned and implemented a program to operate, maintain or upgrade a recirculating aquaculture system on at least one occasion, including:
documenting a work plan for the operations, maintenance or upgrade of the system that includes contingency plans and resources and labour requirements
monitoring the operations, maintenance or upgrade for the system against work specifications and plan, ensuring it complies with biosecurity regulatory requirements
effectively communicating information about operations, maintenance or upgrades to the work team and senior personnel
maintaining accurate records and reports on progress and budget.
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:
relevant legislative requirements relating to recirculating aquaculture systems
approaches to coordinating operations
impacts of inputs on systems and component operation and on maximum operation loads
requirements for record-keeping, data collection and analysis
forward planning and risk management for events, such as blackouts, brownouts and equipment breakdowns
importance of optimised production to achieve sound economic outcomes
mechanical and technical aspects of recirculation systems, including energy use, mass balance, water hydraulics and flow, and pumps and pipe work
monitoring basic and advanced environmental and water quality parameters.
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:
recirculating aquaculture system to be maintained or upgraded
specifications:
documentation relevant to the operations, maintenance or upgrade program, including design specifications for the components, system or facility to be maintained or upgraded
workplace forms and recording technology
relationships:
evidence of interactions with senior personnel and staff.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.