SFIAQU307 — Monitor the operations of a recirculating aquaculture system
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What an assessment for SFIAQU307 must cover
37 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 7 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 6 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 Plan for the operation of a recirculating aquaculture system
- 1.1Interpret and confirm operations and routine maintenance work plan or schedule with supervisor
- 1.2Confirm labour and equipment or technology requirements with supervisor
- 1.3Identify workplace requirements for optimal ranges for basic environmental parameters, advanced environmental parameters and water quality parameters affecting cultured or held stock
- 1.4Confer with team members on basic operations and routine maintenance according to work plan or schedule
- 1.5Confirm contingency plans and relay to team members
2 Optimise system operations
- 2.1Identify appropriate components for operations, including personal protective equipment
- 2.2Perform pre-operational checks and calibrations
- 2.3Monitor culture conditions and operation of components, and adjust to optimise conditions
- 2.4Alter operation or production schedule as required to compensate for factors affecting cultured or held stock during operations
3 Monitor maintenance schedule
- 3.1Confirm maintenance schedule with team members
- 3.2Monitor repairs and maintenance for pre-operation, standard operation and post-operation according to maintenance schedule
- 3.3Arrange repair or replacement of worn or damaged components
- 3.4Check and confirm optimal operation of components following maintenance
4 Finalise operation, monitoring and maintenance activities
- 4.1Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
- 4.2Check condition, maintenance requirements and storage of tools and equipment
- 4.3Record relevant data and observations, and report any abnormal records to supervisor
Performance evidence
- identifying and confirming work plan or maintenance schedule requirements with supervisor and team members
- identifying appropriate components and equipment or technology required to perform tasks, including the fitting of personal protective equipment
- applying risk assessment processes and controls to mitigate risk and minimise impact
- repairing and replacing components according to maintenance schedule
- performing checks and calibrations and adjusting systems as required against workplace parameters to optimise conditions for stock
- maintaining a clean and functional work area following monitoring and maintenance activities
- maintaining accurate records on monitoring and maintenance work
Knowledge evidence
- procedures for the operation and maintenance of recirculating aquaculture system components
- main biological and environmental requirements of the culture or holding species
- key impacts of inputs on systems and component operation, such as maximum stocking, feeding and waste loads
- water quality, optimal and critical limits for various parameters and non-standard conditions
- health and safety practices and risks associated with operation and maintenance of recirculating aquaculture systems
- risk management for events, such as blackouts, brownouts and equipment breakdowns
- procedures for collecting data and recording and reporting on operation, monitoring and maintenance activities
- relevant legislation relating to monitoring operations of high technology water treatment components
Foundation skills
- Reading: Interpret work plan and operational and maintenance schedules Interpret equipment manufacturer specifications and safety data sheet (SDS) labels
- Writing: Complete workplace records and checklists legibly and accurately using correct technical terminology
- Numeracy: Estimate time and resources needed for required activities Calculate volumes and quantities of treatments
- Oral communication: Explain basic operations and routine maintenance requirements using language appropriate for audience
- Interact with others: Collaborate, cooperate and assist others with job requirements
- Get the work done: Use key functions and features of a recirculating aquaculture system to record data and observations
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Questions about assessing SFIAQU307
What does an assessment tool for SFIAQU307 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SFIAQU307 needs to address all 37 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.
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Related units
- SFIAQU101 — Carry out basic aquaculture activities
- SFIAQU201 — Collect broodstock and seedstock
- SFIAQU202 — Handle stock
- SFIAQU203 — Manipulate stock culture environment
- SFIAQU204 — Undertake routine maintenance of water supply and disposal systems and structures
- SFIAQU205 — Monitor water quality
- SFIAQU207 — Monitor stock and environmental conditions
- SFIAQU208 — Produce algal or live-feed cultures
- SFIAQU209 — Carry out on-farm post-harvest operations
- SFIAQU210 — Harvest cultured or held stock
- SFIAQU211 — Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures
- SFIAQU212 — Operate and maintain a recirculating aquaculture system
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