ACMGEN404 — Design, construct and maintain aquascapes

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42 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 6 performance evidence and 14 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 2 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify requirements of aquascape

1.1Discuss types of aquaria and proposed species to be housed with client or manager
1.2Identify location and climatic conditions affecting design
1.3Agree design concept with client or manager, and confirm special installation and maintenance requirements
1.4Provide advice on suitability of species and location

2 Prepare aquascape design

2.1Select appropriate heating, lighting and filtration according to design parameters
2.2Select plants, features and substrate materials according to design parameters

3 Establish aquascape

3.1Select and correctly use tools, equipment, materials and personal protective equipment appropriate for the job
3.2Select or construct tank or pond and install substrate according to design specifications
3.3Install and secure aquascape features and plants according to design specifications and workplace procedures
3.4Conduct installation, testing and commissioning of lighting, heating and filtration systems according to manufacturer instructions
3.5Introduce designated aquatic animals using low stress techniques
3.6Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle waste from construction and installation according to workplace and environmental requirements
3.7Clean worksite, tools and equipment, and return to operating order and store according to workplace requirements

4 Maintain aquascape

4.1Discuss ongoing maintenance requirements and arrangements with client or carer
4.2Conduct water sampling and testing according to species type and environmental requirements
4.3Prove isolation of electrical equipment prior to maintenance using appropriate techniques, procedures and equipment
4.4Carry out service and repairs according to manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
4.5Monitor and report on health of aquaria and plants
4.6Identify complex faults and refer for specialist advice and remedial action according to workplace procedures
4.7Maintain accurate records according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

designed and constructed at least two aquascapes, including:
installed, secured and tested lighting, heating and filtration systems as required in design specifications
introduced live aquatic animals in the aquascape
used safe and environmentally responsible procedures for handling aquatic animals
documented maintenance arrangements for each aquascape
maintained records and documentation for each aquascape.

Knowledge evidence

types of aquatic animals, including: fish, aquatic invertebrates (including crustaceans and corals), amphibians, turtles
common names for fish, reptile and/or amphibian species commonly held in facilities
species compatibility
environmental requirements for commonly held species
aquatic animal biology related to the care and wellbeing of commonly held species
normal and abnormal behaviour of aquatic species, including behaviours and conditions that could be indicative of possible aquatic animal health problems
safe aquatic animal handling techniques and procedures
aquaria and aquascapes design and building elements, including: heating, lighting and filtration systems; plants, features and substrate materials
maintenance of ideal water conditions and quality for a range of aquatic animals, including: water characteristics, including pH, nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, salinity, calcium and/or hardness; water sampling, testing and analysis procedures and techniques; water quality adjustment procedures and chemicals used to correct water conditions of aquascapes
principles of animal welfare and ethics relevant to aquatic animals and aquascapes/aquaria
signs of common aquatic animal diseases and parasitic infestations and their transmission between aquatic animals
safe work practices, including: appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE); infection/disease control and hygiene standards; handling chemicals and cleaning agents
general maintenance and cleaning requirements of aquascapes, including: waste management strategies; cleaning techniques, equipment and materials used in aquascapes/aquaria
workplace guidelines and approaches to environmental sustainability.

Foundation skills

Reading: Interpret symbols and abbreviations found in aquascape construction plans and drawings
Numeracy: Calculate distance, angles, volume, weight, area, percentage, ratio, time and application rates; Identify basic geometric shapes and numerical abbreviations on a construction drawing; Calculate quantities and costs of materials required to construct aquascapes

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