SFIAQU308 — Support hatchery operations

1 Prepare for hatchery production

• 1.1Interpret and confirm hatchery requirements with supervisor
• 1.2Confirm labour and equipment requirements with supervisor
• 1.3Identify risk factors that could affect the quality of the end cultured or held stock progeny, and plan to minimise risk
• 1.4Communicate with team members on hatchery production operations

2 Collect and care for broodstock

• 2.1Provide clean, functional conditions for all stock according to workplace procedures and hygiene requirements
• 2.2Ensure selected broodstock are maintained in their selected structure or system with minimal stress
• 2.3Condition broodstock to induce maturation or breeding and spawning behaviour
• 2.4Ensure identified broodstock to be spawned are maintained in an optimal condition prior to spawning
• 2.5Monitor and maintain water quality requirements of broodstock according to workplace procedures

3 Breed and raise progeny

• 3.1Monitor signs of imminent spawning and control environment to ensure successful spawning
• 3.2Collect spawn according to workplace procedures
• 3.3Assess the quality of eggs and sperm and undertake fertilisation of the eggs, if appropriate
• 3.4Apply post-spawning broodstock husbandry techniques as required
• 3.5Hatch fertilised eggs and care for progeny according to workplace procedures
• 3.6Monitor water quality, stock behaviour and environmental parameters and identify and document changing conditions

4 Harvest and distribute progeny

• 4.1Select progeny through quality assessment with supervisor, and harvest progeny
• 4.2Grade, sort and transport progeny to new on-farm culture or holding structures
• 4.3Note, harvest and pack order requirements for external transport

5 Complete breeding activities

• 5.1Check cleaning of work area and disposal of waste materials are completed according to workplace procedures and environmental requirements
• 5.2Check condition and storage of tools and equipment, and forward repair requirements to supervisor
• 5.3Record relevant data and observations and report any abnormal records to supervisor

What does an assessment tool for SFIAQU308 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SFIAQU308 needs to address all 43 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 8 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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