Aquaculture (Cyprinid)
Level 2
Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority
Accredited from 11 October 2006to 31 July 2009
Group award number: G8D8 22
Standards
This SVQ is based on standards developed by Lantra. Lantra draws its membership from the Fisheries Industry.
For further information, please contact the SQA web site.
Structure of the SVQ
The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.
Mandatory units
Candidates must complete all of these units:
F0TW 04
Prepare and Stock Fish Holding Units (Cyprinid)
1Prepare fish holding units to receive fish
2Stock fish holding units
F0RJ 04
Grade Live Fish (Cyprinid)
1Gather fish for grading
2Grade fish
F0S4 04
Maintain Aquaculture Facilities (Cyprinid)
1Carry out routine maintenance on aquaculture facilities
2Repair aquaculture facilities
F0SL 04
Maintain the Aquatic Production Environment (Cyprinid)
1Monitor the aquatic production environment
2Take action to maintain environmental conditions within holding units
DD56 04
Ensure Your Own Actions Reduce the Risks to Health and Safety
1Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks in your workplace
2Reduce the risks to health and safety in your workplace
F0RC 04
Feed Fin Fish (Cyprinid)
1Feed fish
2Collect information of fish growth
Optional units
Candidates must also complete 2 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:
F0RT 04
Harvest Fish for Human Consumption (Cyprinid)
1Prepare for harvesting
2Harvest fish
F0SP 04
Transport and Maintain Supplies of Physical Resources within the Work Area
1Transport physical resources
2Maintain supplies of physical resources
F0T7 04
Prepare and Operate Small Craft (Cyprinid)
1Prepare for the safe operation of small craft
2Operate small craft
F0R0 40
Construct New Structures and Surfaces (Cyprinid)
1Prepare for the construction of new structures and surfaces
2Construct new structures and surfaces
F0SB 04
Maintain Equipment and Machines (Cyprinid)
1Prepare equipment and machines for maintenance
2Carry out maintenance procedures
F0TP 04
Treat Health Problems in Fish (Cyprinid)
1Prepare to treat fish
2Treat fish
F0V7 04
Produce Eyed Fish Eggs (Cyprinid)
1Spawn fish and fertilise fish eggs
2Establish and maintain green egg incubation
F0VC 04
Produce Juvenile Fish (Cyprinid)
1Establish and maintain fish eggs in the hatchery
2Care for juvenile fish
F0T6 04
Transport Live Fish (Cyprinid)
1Prepare for the transport of live fish
2Transport live fish
D2RF 04
Lift, Transfer and Position Loads
1Prepare for movement if load
2Lift and transfer load to its designated location
3Position and set down load
Contexts
The award can be taken in 7 different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:
G8D3 22 Aquaculture (Shellfish)
G8D4 22Aquaculture (Salmon-Sea)
G8D6 22Aquaculture (Halibut)
G8D8 22Aquaculture (Cyprinid)
G8D9 22Aquaculture (Cod)
G8DA 22Aquaculture (Trout)
G8D5 22Aquaculture (Salmon-Fresh Water)
There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact:
Customer Contact Centre
The Scottish Qualifications Authority
The OptimaBuilding
58 Robertson Street
GLASGOW
G2 8DQ
Tel: 0845-279-1000
Fax: 0845-213-5000
Email:
Website: