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QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY

Contents 1. Introduction and Contacts…………………….. [1]

2. Qualifications Pack.................................. [2]

3. Glossary of Key Terms…………………………… [3]

4. OS Units………………………………………………… [5]

5. Annexure: Nomenclature for QP & OS… [25]

6. Assessment Criteria………………………………. [27]

Qualifications Pack- Hatchery Production Worker

Introduction

SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED

SUB-SECTOR: Fisheries

OCCUPATION: Aquaculture

REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q4901

ALIGNED TO: NCO-2015/6221.0102

Hatchery Production Worker: The individual is responsible for

production of seeds in hatcheries.

Brief Job Description: The individual at work produces the fish seed in

hatcheries after producing seed in reproduction and maturation stage,

which is then transferred to the final grow-out stage for farming,

considering labor and capital as major factors.

Personal Attributes: The job requires the individual to have: manual and

finger dexterity, good eyesight, attention to details, physical, mental and

mechanical ability, ability to lift weight, arm-hand steadiness and

stamina to work for long hours.

What are Occupational

Standards(OS)? OS describe what

individuals need to do, know and understand in order to carry out a particular job role or function

OS are

performance standards that individuals must achieve when carrying out functions in the workplace, together with specifications of the underpinning knowledge and understanding

Cont act Us:

Agriculture Skill Council

of India, 6th Floor,

Building No. 10, GNG

Tower, Sector 44,

Gurgaon Haryana-

122002 T: 0124-4814659 E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

Qualifications Pack For Hatchery Production Worker

Qualifications Pack Code AGR/Q4901

Job Role Hatchery Production Worker

Credits(NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0

Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 25/02/14

Sub-sector Fisheries Last reviewed on 14/06/17

Occupation Aquaculture Next review date 14/06/21

NSQC Clearance on 18/06/2015


Role Description Selecting broodstock, maturing, spawning, hatching of the larvae, managing and maintain the larvae ensuring its feed and nutrition requirements

NSQF level

Minimum Educational Qualifications

Maximum Educational Qualifications

3

No formal education

N.A.

Training (Suggested but not mandatory)

OJT

Minimum Job Entry Age 16 Years

Experience N.A.

Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS)

Compulsory: 1. AGR/N4901Fulfill effective hatchery production

requirements 2. AGR/N4902Perform pre-spawning process 3. AGR/N4903Produce the larvae 4. AGR/N4904Perform post-spawning process 5. AGR/N4905Maintain hatchery

Performance Criteria As described in the relevant OS units

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Keywords /Terms Description

Sector Sector is a conglomeration of different business operations having similar business and interests. It may also be defined as a distinct subset of the economy whose components share similar characteristics and interests.

Sub-sector Sub-sector is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components.

Occupation Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an industry.

Function Function is an activity necessary for achieving the key purpose of the sector, occupation, or an area of work, which can be carried out by a person or a group of persons. Functions are identified through functional analysis and form the basis of OS.

Sub-function Sub-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the function.

Job role Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation.

Occupational Standards (OS)

OS specify the standards of performance an individual must achieve when carrying out a function in the workplace, together with the knowledge and understanding they need to meet that standard consistently. Occupational Standards are applicable both in the Indian and global contexts.

Performance Criteria Performance criteria are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task.

National Occupational Standards (OS)

NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context.

Qualifications Pack (QP) QP comprises the set of OS, together with the educational, training and other criteria required to perform a job role. A QP is assigned a unique qualifications pack code.

Unit Code Unit code is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an ‘N’

Unit Title Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do.

Description Description gives a short summary of the unit content. This would be helpful to anyone searching on a database to verify that this is the appropriate OS they are looking for.

Scope Scope is a set of statements specifying the range of variables that an individual may have to deal with in carrying out the function which have a critical impact on quality of performance required.

Knowledge and Understanding

Knowledge and understanding are statements which together specify the technical, generic, professional and organisational specific knowledge that an individual needs in order to perform to the required standard.

Organisational Context Organisational context includes the way the organisation is structured and how it operates, including the extent of operative knowledge managers have of their relevant areas of responsibility.

Technical Knowledge Technical knowledge is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities.

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Core Skills/ Generic Skills

Core skills or generic skills are a group of skills that are the key to learning and working in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment in today’s world. These skills are typically needed in any work environment. In the context of the OS, these include communication related skills that are applicable to most job roles.

Broodstock Collection or group of male and female stocked for mating purpose

Spawning Reproduction stage i.e process to make female shrimp pregnant by natural process of male and female mating or through artificial method

Nauplii The egg that is hatched from the female after mating

Keywords /Terms Description

OJT On Job Training

OS Occupation Standard

NOS National Occupation Standard

NSQF National Skills Qualification Framework

AGR Agriculture

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AGR/N4901 Fulfill effective hatchery production requirements

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Overview

This unit is about fulfilling the effective requirements for hatchery production.


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Unit Code AGR/N4901

Unit Title (Task)

Fulfill effective hatchery production requirements

Description This OS unit is about fulfilling effective hatchery production requirements ensuring bio-security measures to be followed and adhering to the standard operating procedures.

Scope This unit/ task covers the following:

Assist to design hatchery

Achieve good bio-security

Comply standard operating procedures (SOPs)

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria Assist in Designing hatchery

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. assist in modifying and constructing the hatcheries with separate facilities

and supporting infrastructure for each activity

Achieving good bio security

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC2. consider the potential risks of diseases and its effect on the surroundings PC3. ensure bio-security measures are followed to protect from diseases

Complying to standard operating procedures

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC4. sign the documents indicating that the standard operating procedures are

read and understood and willing to comply PC5. avoid free movement to restricted areas PC6. take necessary precautions while entering and leaving a production unit to

avoid spread of infection PC7. take special care with the vehicles that are brought in after visit from other

hatcheries or shrimp farms.

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational Context (Knowledge

of the company /

organization and its

processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. relevant legislation, standards, policies, and procedures in work

KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work environment

KA3. own job role and responsibilities and sources for information pertaining to

work

KA4. who to approach for support in order to obtain work related information,

clarifications and support

KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and the

impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business

KA6. documentation and related procedures applicable in the context of work

B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. hatchery methods and techniques KB2. use of sand filter, carbon filter KB3. temperature and salinity regulation KB4. hazard analysis critical control point approach KB5. use of hypochlorite solution and effective disinfectants prior to discharge

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KB6. bio-security measures followed in hatchery KB7. chemicals and disinfectants used for hatchery production process KB8. tools and equipments used for hatchery KB9. standard operating procedures to be followed for hatchery KB10. Preparation of quarantine ponds

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

Writing Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to N.A.

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA1. how to read magazines and understand about latest technologies in

harvesting

Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA2. how to maintain effective working relationships with neighbouring workers

and other farmersfarmers

B. Professional

Skills

Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB1. how to make decisions on disease prevention measures

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to

SB2. plan and organize field operations starting from land preparation to harvesting

SB3. organize meetings/demonstrations with Agricultural Departments whenever necessary

Customer Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to SB4. maintain relationships with farmers, customers and other neighbouring

workers as well and work well with coordination

Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to SB5. identify problems immediately and take up solutions quickly to resolve delays SB6. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solution(s) and adopt an

optimum/best possible solution(s)

Analytical Thinking


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The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to SB7. reduce the repetitive errors and improve the harvesting process and

conditions

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to SB8. apply, analyze and evaluate the information gathered from observation,

experience, reasoning or communication as a guide to thought and action SB9. take up one’s own working and learning


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AGR/N4902 Perform pre-spawning process

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Overview This unit is about selecting healthy broodstock, quarantine and adjusting the broodstock to required hatchery conditions.


Unit Code AGR/N4902

Unit Title (Task)

Perform pre-spawning process

Description This OS unit is about selecting healthy broodstock following the various procedures and restrictions that have to be adhered to and accordingly adjust the broodstock to the hatchery environment and surrounding conditions.


Ensure use of healthy broodstock

Adhering to quarantine restrictions and procedures

Adjust broodstock to required conditions


Element Performance Criteria Ensuring use of healthy broodstock

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. use healthy broodstock that are not carriers of serious pathogens PC2. decide on use of whether wild broodstock or domesticated broodstock PC3. ensure the appropriate weight of the male and female PC4. obtain adequate background information on origin of the stocks and

their past performance, when using domesticated fish to avoid potential genetic problems and associated poor growth and survival due to inbreeding

Adhering to quarantine restrictions and procedures

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC5. hold the broodstock in isolation, on their arrival, until their disease status

is ascertained PC6. ensure the isolation from all rearing and production areas to avoid any

possible cross contamination PC7. hold the shrimps in closed holding area in individual tanks until results

for screening of viruses are known PC8. perform waste disposal and effluent treatment PC9. store adequate containers in quarantine room for effective routine

movement of fish in and out of the facility PC10. ensure independent supply of water and air in the quarantine with

separate treatment and disinfection system PC11. collect waste water into another tank for chlorination and dechlorination

before release to environment PC12. dispose the infected animals PC13. mark separately the implements used in the quarantine area PC14. ensure broodstock is not released from quarantine until their health

status is clearly known PC15. disinfect the equipments used in the quarantine area periodically

Adjusting broodstock to required condition

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC16. adjust the broodstock to the environmental conditions of the maturation

facility and to the types of feed given PC17. ensure difference in temperature between the quarantine area and the

maturation facility is gradually reduced


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A. Organizational Context (Knowledge of

the company /


processes)


KA2. relevant health and safety requirements applicable in the work

environment


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KA5. importance of following health, hygiene, safety and quality standards and

the impact of not following the standards on consumers and the business


B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. hatchery methods and techniques KB2. wild and domesticated broodstock KB3. temperature regulation KB4. use of chlorination, chemicals, disinfectants and solutions KB5. adjusting the broodstock to the surrounding condition and type of feed KB6. tools and equipments used for hatchery KB7. standard operating procedures to be followed for hatchery

Skills (S)

A. Core Skills/ Generic

Skills

Writing Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to N.A.

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to SA1. read magazines and understand about latest technologies in pre-

spawning


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to SA2. maintain effective working relationships with neighbouring workers and

shrimp farmers

C. Professional Skills

Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to SB1. make decision on the selection of healthy broodstock

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to SB2. plan on the pre-spawning process

Customer Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB3. maintain relationships with farmers, customers and other neighbouring


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Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB4. identify problems that may arise and take necessary actions

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB5. monitor if procedures and restrictions of the quarantine are adhered to SB6. reduce the repetitive errors and improve the harvesting process and

conditions

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB7. apply, analyze and evaluate the information gathered from observation

and experience


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AGR/N4903 Produce the larvae

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Overview

This unit is about producing the larval by maturing, spawning and hatching, ensuring good

broodstock nutrition and disinfecting broodstock.


Unit Code AGR/N4903

Unit Title (Task)

Produce the larvae

Description This OS unit is about producing the seed by maturing, spawning and hatching, ensuring good broodstock nutrition and disinfecting broodstock.


Mature and breed the mature shrimp

Perform Spawning

Carry out hatching

Screen the broodstock health

Disinfect the broodstock

Treat spawn

Ensure good broodstock nutrition


Element Performance Criteria Maturing and breeding the mature fish

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. control the conditions in the maturation room by keeping them in low

light PC2. ensure restricted access to the maturation room with minimum noise,

movement and other disturbances PC3. ensure separation of feed preparation area from maturation room PC4. drain the maturation tanks and clean them periodically as per

instructions PC5. ensure the equipments used to capture the mature females are clean

Performing spawning To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC6. perform washing and disinfection without disturbing the broodstock PC7. reduce the risk of disease transfer between females during collective

spawning by ensuring individual spawning to happen PC8. ensure best quality water for spawning and hatching tank water PC9. ensure water quality be managed with appropriate temperature, as in

the maturation tanks PC10. capture the gravid female PC11. place the female in a container and transfer to the spawning room if

spermatophore is present PC12. monitor spawning rate and length of time for the females in maturation PC13. determine good egg production and fertilization bycounting the eggs PC14. transfer the eggs to hatching tanks following the collection

Carrying out hatching To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC15. ensure hatching takes place in an isolated and clean room PC16. maintain the water quality with appropriate temperature as with

spawning PC17. provide the tanks with enough aeration to keep the eggs moving in

suspension PC18. ensure the nauplii appears approximately eight hours after stocking the

eggs PC19. stop the aeration at this point in order to harvest the spawn

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PC20. place a cover over the tank and allow the healthy nauplii to aggregate in the holes cut in the centre of the cover placed

PC21. wash and disinfect the spawn after collecting them PC22. discard the weaker spawn and unhatched eggs remaining in the hatching

tank PC23. clean and disinfect the tank with recommended chemical solution

Screening broodstock health

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC24. select samples for general health analysis to ensure its free from

pathogens PC25. screen the selected broodstock for maturation

Disinfecting broodstock To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC26. immerse the females from the spawning tanks in iodine, after removing

and before returning them back to the mating Treating spawn To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC27. wash the harvested spawn by treating them with bath immersion to prevent fungal contamination

PC28. harvest spawn using a light which attracts them to the water surface PC29. hold the harvested spawn under optimal conditions until they are

stocked PC30. wash the material and equipment used to harvest spawn to prevent

contamination

Ensuring good broodstock nutrition

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC31. ensure good diet and feeding for broodstock in the production PC32. ensure a balanced diet concentrating on the use of feeds high in

vitamins, minerals, pigments and fatty acids, which are essential for production of eggs



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B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. hatchery methods and techniques KB2. maturing, spawning and hatching methods KB3. health analysis and disinfecting broodstock KB4. treating the spawn KB5. feed and nutrition requirements


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KB6. temperature regulation KB7. chemicals, disinfectants and solutions used during hatchery production

process KB8. procedure to wash the broodstock KB9. handling of broodstock KB10. broodstock health and screening process KB11. use of high powered light microscope, water proof flashlight KB12. tools and equipments used for hatchery KB13. standard operating procedure to be followed for hatchery

Skills (S)


Skills

Writing Skills


Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA1. read magazines and understand about latest technologies in larval

production


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA2. maintain effective working relationships with neighbouring workers


Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB1. make decision on the production process and analysis

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:how to SB2. plan on the larval production SB3. use high powered light microscope, water proof flashlight

Customer Centricity



Problem Solving


Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB6. monitor and maintain the larval production, its nutrients and disinfecting SB7. reduce the repetitive errors and improve the harvesting process and

conditions

Critical Thinking



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AGR/N4904 Perform post-spawning process

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Overview

This unit is about performing post-spawning process by maintaining and managing the spawn

produced.


Unit Code AGR/N4904

Unit Title (Task)

Perform post-spawning process

Description This OS unit is about performing post-spawning process by maintaining and managing the larval produced.


Rear the larvae

Maintain larval nutrition and feed

Manage larval health

Assess general larval condition

Select post larvae for stocking

Transport and sell the post larvae


Element Performance Criteria Rearing larval To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1. follow restriction on entering the production unit as per procedures to avoid spread of infection

PC2. replace the disinfectant solution periodically PC3. rinse the common use equipments after every use PC4. replace the disinfectant as per procedure PC5. check larvae and post larvae routinely for quality, taking in disposable

plastic containers, which are disposed after one use PC6. discard the larvae or spawn into a plastic container with sodium

hypochlorite or another suitable disinfectant

Maintaining larval nutrition and feed

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC7. maintain high standards of feed preparation as per the standard

procedure PC8. maintain high standards of hygiene and avoid contamination of feed

through appropriate handling PC9. select high quality feeds and store in cool and dry conditions

Managing larval health To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC10. avoid excessive stocking density of spawn PC11. maintain good water quality for best growth and survival rate PC12. stock spawni in each separate unit of larval rearing tanks within hatchery PC13. monitor quality, quantity and management of feed

Assessing general larval condition

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC14. check the larvae visually in the rearing tank PC15. assess larval condition by inspecting them periodically as per instruction PC16. observe larval stage, health, activity, swimming, health, behaviour and

abundance of feed and faeces in the water, water quality parameters, and the amount of food in the tank

PC17. transfer sample larvae to laboratories for a more detailed examination as per instructions

Selecting post larvae for stocking

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC18. determine prevalence of infections PC19. estimate survival rate of the fry as an indication of the general state of

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health, clinical history and lack of problems during the cycle PC20. select samples and carry out for stress tests when fry mature

Transporting the fry To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC21. ensure the fryare sent for selling generally within a maximum of 10-16

days from production to avoid damage and spoilage PC22. assist to lift and transport fry in large tanks or boxes PC23. add few granules of washed, new, activated carbon for long duration

transport PC24. seal the bags appropriately PC25. use appropriate temperature according to the travel time and distance PC26. follow strict bio security measures as per instruction for transportation PC27. disinfect shipping containers and equipments before and after use



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environment


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B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. hatchery methods and techniques KB2. maturing, spawning and hatching methods KB3. rearing larval and its health management KB4. transportation requirements and procedures KB5. temperature regulation KB6. chemicals, disinfectants and solutions used during hatchery production

process KB7. bio-security procedures involved in transportation KB8. nutrient requirements KB9. standard operating procedure to be followed for hatchery KB10. tools and equipments used for hatchery

Skills (S)


Skills

Writing skills


Reading skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to


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SA1. read magazines and understand about latest technologies in harvesting


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA2. maintain effective working relationships with neighbouring workers and

shrimp farmers

B. Professional Skills

Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB1. make decision pertaining to health and nutrient management

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB2. plan on the post-spawning process

Customer Centricity



Problem Solving


Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB5. monitor and maintain the post-spawning process SB6. reduce the repetitive errors and improve the harvesting process and

conditions

Critical Thinking


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Overview

This unit is about managing hatchery by maintaining the facility and water quality and

documenting the produce and other necessary details.


Unit Code AGR/N4905

Unit Title (Task)

Maintain hatchery

Description This OS unit is about managing the hatchery by maintaining facility and water quality and documenting the produce and other necessary details.


Maintain the hatchery facility

Manage water quality

Document the hatchery production and other necessary details


Element Performance Criteria Maintaining the facility

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. follow sanitary dry out procedure after each cultivation cycle to prevent

the transmission of disease agents from one cycle to the next. PC2. clean and disinfect the tanks and equipment on a regular basis after use

and before starting a new production cycle PC3. ensure safety measures when handling chemicals used for disinfection

Managing water quality To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC4. clean and disinfect the incoming water through chlorination and

filtration before being distributed to different working areas PC5. adjust temperature of water before it enters production units PC6. ensure all facilities receive water of the same quality and treated in the

same way as the water used in the maturation and larval rearing units

Documentation To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC7. document up-to-date system and record-keeping on the harvest PC8. read and follow SOPs regularly and keep up to date



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B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. hatchery methods and techniques KB2. maturing, spawning and hatching methods KB3. dry out procedure for maintaining hatchery facility KB4. temperature regulation

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KB5. catridge filter and sand filter for water quality management KB6. chemicals, disinfectants and solutions used during hatchery production

process KB7. nutrient requirements KB8. Documentation format for the up to date record keeping of the harvest KB9. standard operating procedure to be followed for hatchery KB10. tools and equipments used for hatchery

Skills (S)


Skills

Writing Skills


Reading skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA1. read magazines and understand about latest technologies in harvesting


The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SA2. maintain effective working relationships with neighbouring workers


Decision Making


SB1. make decisions pertaining to theconcerned area of work

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB2. plan on managing the hatchery

Customer Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB3. attend andmake useofexposurevisit SB4. managerelationshipswithlaborersand other co-farmers

Problem Solving


SB7. Identify problems immediately and takeup solutions quickly to resolve

delays

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB5. monitor and maintain the hatchery SB6. reduce the repetitive errors and improve the harvesting process and

conditions

Critical Thinking



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Annexure

Nomenclature for QP and NOS

Qualifications Pack

[ABC]/ Q 0101

Occupational Standard An example of NOS with ‘N’

[ABC] / N 0101

Q denoting Qualifications Pack Occupation (2 numbers)

QP number (2 numbers)

9 characters

N denoting National Occupational Standard Occupation (2 numbers)

OS number (2 numbers)

9 characters

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[Insert 3 letter code for SSC]


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The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above:

Sub-sector Range of Occupation

numbers

Agriculture Crop Production 01 – 40

Dairying 41 – 42

Poultry 43 – 44

Animal Husbandry 45 – 48

Fisheries 49 – 51

Agriculture Allied Activities 52 – 60

Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management

61 - 70

Agriculture Industries 71 – 90

Generic Occupations 96 - 99

Sequence Description Example

Three letters Industry name AGR

Slash / /

Next letter Whether QP or NOS Q or N

Next two numbers Occupation code 01

Next two numbers OS number 01

Note:

The range of occupation numbers have been decided based on the number of existing and

future occupations in a segment

Occupation numbers from 91 – 95 have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any

emerging segment in future.


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CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES


Qualification Pack AGR/Q04901

Sector Skill Council Agriculture

Guidelines for Assessment: 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC. 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC. 3. Assessment will be conducted for all compulsory NOS, and where applicable, on the selected elective/option NOS/set of NOS. 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below). 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criterion. 5. To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 50% of aggregate marks to successfully clear the assessment. 6. In case of unsuccessful completion, the trainee may seek reassessment on the Qualification Pack.

Assessment outcomes

Assessment Criteria for outcomes Total Marks

Out Of

Marks Allocation

Theory Skills

Practical

1.AGR/Q4901 Fulfill effective hatchery production requirements PC1. assist in modifying and constructing the hatcheries with separate facilities

and supporting infrastructure for each activity.

45

10 4 6

PC2. consider the potential risks of diseases and its effect on the surroundings 8 4 4

PC3. ensure bio-security measures are followed to protect from diseases 8 5 3

PC4. sign the documents indicating that the standard operating procedures are read and understood and willing to comply

7 4 3

PC5. avoid free movement to restricted areas 6 3 3

PC6. take necessary precautions while entering and leaving a production unit to avoid spread of infection

6 3 3 PC7. take special care with the vehicles that are brought in after visit from other hatcheries or shrimp farms

45 23 22


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2.AGR/Q4902 Perform pre-spawning process

PC1. use healthy broodstock that are not carriers of serious pathogens

60

4 1 3

PC2. decide on use of whether wild broodstock or domesticated broodstock 4 4 0

PC3. ensure the appropriate weight of the male and female 3 3 0

PC 4. obtain adequate background information on origin of the stocks and their past performance, when using domesticated fish to avoid potential genetic problems and associated poor growth and survival due to inbreeding

4 4 0

PC5. hold the broodstock in isolation, on their arrival, until their disease status is ascertained

4 3 1

PC6. ensure the isolation from all rearing and production areas to avoid any possible cross contamination

4 1 3

PC7. hold the fish in closed holding area in individual tanks until results for screening of viruses are known

3 1 2

PC8. perform waste disposal and effluent treatment 3 2 1

PC9. store adequate containers in quarantine room for effective routine movement of fish in and out of the facility

3 1 2

PC10. ensure independent supply of water and air in the quarantine with separate treatment and disinfection system

3 1 2

PC11. collect waste water into another tank for chlorination and dechlorination before release to environment

3 1 2

PC12. dispose the infected animals 3 0 3

PC13. mark separately the implements used in the quarantine area 3 3 0

PC14. ensure broodstock is not released from quarantine until their health status is clearly known

4 0 4

PC 15. disinfect the equipments used in the quarantine area periodically 4 1 3

PC16. adjust the broodstock to the environmental conditions of the maturation facility and to the types of feed given

4 2 2

PC 17. ensure difference in temperature between the quarantine area and the maturation facility is gradually reduced

4 2 2

60 30 30

3.AGR/Q4903 Produce the larvae PC1. control the conditions in the maturation room by keeping them in low light

90

4 2 2

PC2. ensure restricted access to the maturation room with minimum noise, movement and other disturbances

2 1 1

PC3. ensure separation of feed preparation area from maturation room 2 1 1

PC4. drain the maturation tanks and clean them periodically as per instructions 2 1 1

PC 5. ensure the equipments used to capture the mature females are clean 4 2 2

PC6. perform washing and disinfection without disturbing the broodstock 2 1 1

PC 7. reduce the risk of disease transfer between females during collective spawning by ensuring individual spawning to happen

2 1 1

PC 8. ensure best quality water for spawning and hatching tank water 2 1 1


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PC 9. ensure water quality be managed with appropriate temperature as in the maturation tanks

2 1 1

PC 10. capture the gravid female 2 1 1

PC 11. place the female in a container and transfer to the spawning room if spermatophore is present

2 1 1

PC 12. monitor spawning rate and length of time for the females in maturation 2 1 1

PC 13. determine good egg production and fertilization by counting the eggs 4 2 2

PC 14. transfer the eggs to hatching tanks following the collection 2 1 1

PC 15. ensure hatching takes place in an isolated and clean room 2 1 1

PC 16. maintain the water quality with appropriate temperature as with spawning

2 1 1

PC 17. provide the tanks with enough aeration to keep the eggs moving in suspension

2 2 0

PC 18. ensure the nauplii appears approximately eight hours after stocking the eggs

2 2 0

PC 19. stop the aeration at this point in order to harvest the nauplii 4 1 3

PC 20. place a cover over the tank and allow the healthy nauplii to aggregate in the holes cut in the centre of the cover placed

2 2 0

PC 21. wash and disinfect the napulii after collecting them 2 0 2

PC 22. discard the weaker nauplii and unhatched eggs remaining in the hatching tank

4 1 3

PC 23. clean and disinfect the tank with recommended chemical solution 4 2 2

PC 24. select samples for general health analysis to ensure its free from pathogens

2 1 1

PC 25. screen the selected broodstock for maturation 2 1 1

PC 26. immerse the females from the spawning tanks in iodine, after removing and before returning them back to the mating

4 4 0

PC 27. wash the harvested spawn by treating them with bath immersion to prevent fungal contamination

4 4 0

PC 28. harvest spawn using a light which attracts them to the water surface 4 1 3

PC 29. hold the harvested spawn under optimal conditions until they are stocked

4 1 3

PC 30. wash the material and equipment used to harvest spawn to prevent contamination

4 1 3

PC 31. ensure good diet and feeding for broodstock in the production 4 1 3

PC 32. ensure a balanced diet concentrating on the use of feeds high in vitamins, minerals, pigments and fatty acids, which are essential for production of eggs

4 2 2

90 45 45

4.AGR/Q4904 Perform post-spawning process

PC 1. follow restriction on entering the production unit as per procedures to avoid spread of infection

75

4 3 1

PC 2. replace the disinfectant solution periodically 4 1 3

PC 3. rinse the common use equipments after every use 3 2 1

PC 4. replace the disinfectant as per procedure 4 2 2

PC 5. check larvae, spawn and fry routinely for quality, taking in disposable plastic containers, which are disposed after one use

4 3 1


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PC 6. discard the spawn into a plastic container with sodium hypochlorite or another suitable disinfectant

2 1 1

PC 7. maintain high standards of feed preparation as per the standard procedure

2 1 1

PC 8. maintain high standards of hygiene and avoid contamination of feed through appropriate handling

2 1 1

PC 9. select high quality feeds and store in cool and dry conditions 2 1 1

PC 10. avoid excessive stocking density of spawn 3 1 2

PC 11. maintain good water quality for best growth and survival rate 2 1 1

PC 12. stock spawn in each separate unit of larval rearing tanks within hatchery 2 2 0

PC 13. monitor quality, quantity and management of feed 3 2 1

PC 14. check the larvae visually in the rearing tank 3 2 1

PC 15. assess larval condition by inspecting them periodically as per instruction 3 2 1

PC 16. observe larval stage, health, activity, swimming, health, behaviour and abundance of feed and faeces in the water, water quality parameters, and the amount of food in the tank

3 2 1

PC 17. transfer sample larvae to laboratories for a more detailed examination as per instructions

3 0 3

PC18. determine prevalence of infections 3 0 3

PC 19. estimate survival rate of the fry as an indication of the general state of health, clinical history and lack of problems during the cycle

3 1 2

PC 20. select samples and carry out for stress tests 3 0 3

PC 21. ensure the fry are sent for selling generally within a maximum of 10-16 days from production to avoid damage and spoilage

3 2 1

PC 22. assist to lift and transport post larvae in large tanks or boxes 3 2 1

PC 23. add few granules of washed, new, activated carbon for long duration transport

2 1 1

PC 24. seal the bags appropriately 2 1 1

PC 25. use appropriate temperature according to the travel time and distance 2 1 1

PC 26. follow strict bio security measures as per instruction for transportation 2 1 1

PC 27. disinfect shipping containers and equipments before and after use 3 1 2

75 37 38

5.AGR/Q4905 Maintain hatchery

PC 1. follow sanitary dry out procedure after each cultivation cycle to prevent the transmission of disease agents from one cycle to the next.

30

3 2 1

PC 2. clean and disinfect the tanks and equipment on a regular basis after use and before starting a new production cycle

4 2 2

PC 3. ensure safety measures when handling chemicals used for disinfection 4 3 1

PC 4. clean and disinfect the incoming water through chlorination and filtration before being distributed to different working areas

4 1 3

PC 5. adjust temperature of water before it enters production units 4 2 2


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PC 6. ensure all facilities receive water of the same quality and treated in the same way as the water used in the maturation and larval rearing units

4 1 3

PC 7. document up-to-date system and record-keeping on the harvest 4 1 3

PC 8. read and follow SOPs regularly and keep up to date 3 3 0

30 15 15

TOTAL 300 300 150 150

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