This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to initiate, maintain and harvest algal or live-feed cultures.

The unit applies to individuals who undertake routine tasks in producing algal and live-feed cultures in an aquaculture setting under the direction of a supervisor.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.