Cambodian Skills Delivery Model

SEAL National Course Catalogue · MLVT / National Training Board

Sector Frameworks

1,164

Qualifications

15,161

Competency Units

10,938

Elements

41,782

Learning Outcomes

2,822

Assessment Packages

Identify and collect marine life

KHU-AGR-0438

Australian Equivalent

AHCMAR304

Elements

Learning Outcomes

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, collect, preserve and store small, macroscopic, marine life that is commonly encountered when undertaking marine monitoring activities, including marine macro-algae, invertebrates and fish. The unit applies to individuals who work in a marine conservation and management role under broad supervision and take responsibility for their own work. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources and for solving problems. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Elements & Learning Outcomes

E1Prepare to identify and collect marine life

0438.E1.O1Select resources required for identifying collected marine life

0438.E1.O2Identify and select equipment and materials required for collection, transport, preservation and storage of marine life

0438.E1.O3Identify sources of expertise and advice

0438.E1.O4Determine location/s and timing for collection and identification

0438.E1.O5Identify and comply with licences and permits required for collecting marine wildlife

0438.E1.O6Follow workplace procedure for identification, collection and storage of marine specimens

0438.E1.O7Identify health, safety and environmental hazards, assess the risks and implement controls according to workplace procedures

E2Identify, gather and preserve marine specimens

0438.E2.O1Identify marine plants and animals using industry approved identification resources

0438.E2.O2Record characteristics and identity of marine life according to workplace procedures

0438.E2.O3Collect specimens for preservation, minimising environmental impact according to workplace procedures and ethical animal welfare practices

0438.E2.O4Implement biosecurity procedures

0438.E2.O5Transport small, neritic marine specimens according to workplace and ethical procedures

0438.E2.O6Preserve small, neritic marine specimens according to workplace preservation procedures

0438.E2.O7Confirm identification with supervisor or other expert

E3Complete identification, store specimens and update records

0438.E3.O1Update marine species records

0438.E3.O2Store marine specimens for the short and/ or medium term, according to workplace procedures

0438.E3.O3Clean and maintain equipment used for collection, transport, preservation and storage

0438.E3.O4Dispose of waste materials according to workplace and environmental procedures