Mussels
Oysters
Paua
Fin fish
Crustacea
Mussels - farming
Compulsory
1304
Communicate with people from other cultures
People credited with this unit standard are able to communicate with people from other cultures.
2 credits
9681
Contribute within a team or group that has an objective
People credited with this unit standard are able to contribute within a team or group which has an objective.
3 credits
31493
Seafood handling practices
People credited with this unit are able to demonstrate knowledge of handling practices required to produce seafood product, and produce seafood product, that is fit for its intended purpose.
5 credits
15344
Handling and handle bivalve molluscan shellfish product
People accredited with this unit standard are able to: demonstrate knowledge of; the handling methods for a live bivalve molluscan shellfish product, and the handling requirements used during processing of a bivalve molluscan shellfish product; and handle bivalve molluscan shellfish product to maintain food safety and food quality.
5 credits
16337
Greenshell™ mussel (kutai, kuku) farming
People credited with this unit standard are able to describe the Greenshell™ mussel; the structures and methods of Greenshell™ mussel farming in New Zealand; the location and history of Greenshell™ mussel farming in New Zealand; the Greenshell™ mussel farming industry structure and size in New Zealand; the consumer products and the consumer markets for the Greenshell™ mussel; and features of good mussel farming practices and methods for dealing with harvesting vessel discharge.
10 credits
16339
Harvest, handle, bag and transport shellfish products to maintain product quality
People credited with this unit standard are able to describe harvest, handling, bagging, and transport methods for shellfish products to maintain product quality, harvest and handle shellfish products to maintain product quality, and bag and transport shellfish products to maintain product quality.
10 credits
16340
Biology of the New Zealand Greenshell™ mussel (kutai, kuku)
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of, the features, habitat, and geographical locations Greenshell™ mussel; the anatomical features of the Greenshell™ mussel; the feeding, reproduction and life cycle of the Greenshell™ mussel; the factors that impact on the growth of the Greenshell™ mussel; and abnormal features and/or behaviours that could indicate potential Greenshell™ mussel health issues.
5 credits
17255
Test for water quality in a seafood live holding facility
People credited with this unit standard are able to demonstrate knowledge of water quality requirements for a seafood live holding facility; carry out water testing procedures; and interpret, and describe the action to take on, water test results.
10 credits
19772
Environmental best practice in the aquaculture industry
People credited with this unit standard are able to describe environmental sustainability in the aquaculture industry; the effects and the practices used to minimise the impact of the aquaculture industry on the environment and actions to take if an adverse effect occurs; and, apply best practices in the workplace to minimise the effect of the aquaculture industry on the environment.
5 credits
