Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for handling
- Instructions on the handling schedule are taken and understood.
- Required equipmentand materials are collected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer guidelines.
- Basic repairs and calibrations are made to sub-standard equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
- Data or record sheets/books are collected for use.
- Equipment and data sheets are moved to handling site and readied for use.
- Water and weather conditions are observed and conditions which could adversely impact on the stock handling activity or wellbeing of stock are reported to supervisor.
- Culture or holding structures or systems, or other equipment identified for stocking are prepared to meet the water quality and rearing conditions required by the incoming stock.
- Route for stock being moved is selected for ease of access, safety of workers and minimal risk of stress and damage to stock.
- Handle stock
- Stock are identified, retrieved and isolated with stock behaviour anticipated and controlled, and appropriate safety measures taken for dangerous stock.
- Stock are handled as instructed by supervisor and in a manner that minimises stock stress and damage.
- Statistical data relating to stock is obtained and recorded without error against required stocking quantities or quality.
- Stock are returned to original culture or holding structure or introduced into a new culture or holding structure or other equipment after acclimatisation, if appropriate.
- Post-handling mortalities are determined and reported to supervisor.
- Stock behaviour is observed and abnormal activities reported to supervisor.
- Automatic or mechanised equipment is operated and maintained.
- Complete post-handling activities
- Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised, and condition report prepared.
- Relevant handling data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records are checked.
- Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of handling, and recommendations made for improvements.
- Feedback on own work performance is sought from supervisor and opportunities to improve identified.