Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
SFIAQU212 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | SFIAQU212 - Operate and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system |
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Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to operate, monitor and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) to keep water quality and environmental conditions within specified ranges for cultured or held stock.The unit applies to individuals who carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs on the water treatment components of a recirculating aquaculture system as used in the seafood industry and within an aquascape or holding tank in the ornamental or pet sector, under the direction of a supervisor.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. 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 setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions resources, equipment and materials: basic tools and equipment to complete repairs and maintenance equipment to operate the system and maintain water quality personal protective equipment recirculating aquaculture system (RAS) with high technology components spare parts and repair materials water monitoring equipment data or recording sheets specifications: specific instructions, work plan or schedule and workplace procedures for operating and maintaining high technology water treatment components relationships: evidence of interactions with supervisor. Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards. |
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Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Prepare to operate a recirculating aquaculture system |
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Element: Operate and monitor a recirculating aquaculture system |
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Element: Maintain and repair a recirculating aquaculture system |
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Element: Finalise operation, monitoring and maintenance activities |
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