Aquaculture (Halibut)

Level 2

Awarded by The Scottish Qualifications Authority

Accredited from 11 October 2006to 31 July 2009
Group award number: G8D6 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:

F0TX 04

Prepare and Stock Fish Holding Units (Halibut)

1Prepare fish holding units to receive fish

2Stock fish holding units

F0RL 04

Grade Live Fish (Halibut)

1Gather fish for grading

2Grade fish

F0S5 0

Maintain Aquaculture Facilities (Halibut)

1Carry out routine maintenance on aquaculture facilities

2Repair aquaculture facilities

F0SM 04

Maintain the Aquatic Production Environment (Halibut)

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

F0RD 04

Feed Fin Fish (Halibut)

1Feed fish

2Collect information of fish growth

Optional units

Candidates must also complete 2 of the following units, in addition to the mandatory units:

F0RV 04

Harvest Fish for Human Consumption (Halibut)

1Prepare for harvesting

2Harvest fish

F0SV 04

Transport and Maintain Supplies of Physical Resources within the Work Area (Halibut)

1Transport physical resources

2Maintain supplies of physical resources

F0TB 04

Prepare and Operate Small Craft (Halibut)

1Prepare for the safe operation of small craft

2Operate small craft

F0R1 04

Construct New Structures and Surfaces (Halibut)

1Prepare for the construction of new structures and surfaces

2Construct new structures and surfaces

F0SC 04

Maintain Equipment and Machines (Halibut)

1Prepare equipment and machines for maintenance

2Carry out maintenance procedures

F0TV 04

Treat Health Problems in Fish (Halibut)

1Prepare to treat fish

2Treat fish

FOV8 04

Produce Eyed Fish Eggs (Halibut)

1Spawn fish and fertilise fish eggs

2Establish and maintain green egg incubation

FOVD 04

Produce Juvenile Fish (Halibut)

1Establish and maintain fish eggs in the hatchery

2Care for juvenile fish

F0T8 04

Transport Live Fish (Halibut)

1Prepare for the transport of live fish

2Transport live fish

D6EW 04

Take Personal Emergency Action on Board Ship

1Respond to emergencies on board

2Fight fires at sea

3Survive at sea in the event of and abandonment

4Apply immediate basic first aid at sea

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)

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