QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY

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1 QUALIFICATIONS PACK - OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS FOR AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED INDUSTRY 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 Agriculture Skill Council of India (ASCI) , 3 rd Floor, Bestech Chambers Sushant Lok-1, Gurgaon, Haryana E mail: ceo@asci-india.com 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... [21] 6. Assessment Criteria.. [23] Introduction Qualifications Pack-Ornamental Fish Technician SECTOR: AGRICULTURE AND ALLIED SUB-SECTOR: AGRICULTURE ALLIED ACTIVITY OCCUPATION: CULTURE FISHING REFERENCE ID: AGR/Q4912 ALIGNED TO: NCO-2004/NIL An Ornamental Fish Technician is responsible for breeding and producing seeds and rearing of the seedlings to the adult size. Brief Job Description: An Ornamental Fish Technician is responsible for breeding, seed production and rearing of seeds to adult size in tanks or small ponds of various fishes of ornamental and export value. Personal Attributes: An Ornamental Fish Technician must have the ability to plan, organize, and prioritize. The individual must possess decent communication skills. In addition, the individual must have stamina and professional hygiene. The individual also should have an aesthetic sense.

2 Job Details Qualifications Pack Qualifications Pack for Ornamental Fish Technician Qualifications Pack Code Job Role AGR/Q4912 Ornamental Fish Technician Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/2016 Sub Sector Agriculture Allied Last reviewed on Activities 19/05/2016 Occupation Culture Fishing Next review date 19/05/2019 NSQC Clearance on N/A Job Role Role Description NSQF level Minimum Educational Qualifications Maximum Educational Qualifications Training (Suggested but not mandatory) Minimum Job Entry Age Experience Applicable National Occupational Standards (NOS) Performance Criteria Ornamental Fish Technician An Ornamental Fish Technician is responsible for breeding and producing seeds and rearing of the seedlings to the adult size. 4 Class 10, preferably Not applicable On the job Training 18 years 0-1 years in a fish breeding facility Compulsory: 1. AGR/N4940 Perform tank/pond preparation activities 2. AGR/N4941 Carry out preparation of feed 3. AGR/N4942 Carry out breeding, seed production and culture of ornamental fish 4.AGR/N4918 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing Optional: Not applicable As described in the relevant OS units

3 Definitions Qualifications Pack for Ornamental Fish Technician Keywords /Terms Sector Sub-sector Occupation Function Sub-function Job role Occupational Standards (OS) Performance Criteria National Occupational Standards (OS) Qualifications Pack (QP) Unit Code Unit Title Description Scope Knowledge and Understanding Organisational Context Technical Knowledge Core Skills/ Generic Skills Description 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 is derived from a further breakdown based on the characteristics and interests of its components. Occupation is a set of job roles, which perform similar/ related set of functions in an industry. 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-functions are sub-activities essential to fulfil the achieving the objectives of the function. Job role defines a unique set of functions that together form a unique employment opportunity in an organisation. 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 are statements that together specify the standard of performance required when carrying out a task. NOS are occupational standards which apply uniquely in the Indian context. 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 is a unique identifier for an Occupational Standard, which is denoted by an N Unit title gives a clear overall statement about what the incumbent should be able to do. 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 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 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 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 is the specific knowledge needed to accomplish specific designated responsibilities. 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.

4 Acronyms Qualifications Pack for Ornamental Fish Technician Keywords /Terms NOS QP OS PC SOP National Occupational Standard(s) Qualifications Pack Occupational Standard Performance Criteria Standard Operating Procedure Description Page 3

5 AGR/N4940 Perform tank /pond preparation activities National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about preparation of tanks and ponds for breading and seed production and rearing of ornamental fish

6 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4940 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Set up the tanks and ponds Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organization context Perform tank and pond preparation activities AGR/N4940 Perform tank and pond preparation activities This OS unit is about preparation of tanks and ponds for breading and seed production and rearing of ornamental fish This unit /task covers the following Set up the tanks and ponds Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. select the suitable types of tanks/ponds by contacting various aquarium suppliers PC2. fill the tanks with freshwater, or sea water depending on the species to be reared PC3. provide the tanks with air pumps, aerators, filters and aquatic ornamental plants PC4. install treatment and re circulatory systems PC5. select the suitable species of ornamental fish, freshwater or marine The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization procedures for selection of suitable species of fish KA2. organization standards for tank / pond preparation KA3. code of business conduct KA4. dress code to be followed KA5. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/Generic Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. methods of setting up tanks and ponds KB2. how to fill the tanks with the required water after proper filtration KB3. methods of fixings air pumps, aerators, filters and aquatic ornamental plants KB4. selection of methods for pond preparation KB5. methods of culturing live feed KB6. selection of appropriate species for breeding Reading Skills SA1. read internal information documents sent by internal teams SA2. read equipment manuals and process documents to understand the equipments operation and process requirement Writing Skills SA3. record and maintain information related to the process of carrying out ornamental fish culture Page 5

7 AGR/N4940 Perform tank and pond preparation activities Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills) SA4. effectively communicate with co-workers B. Professional Skills Decision Making SB1. make decisions on species selection and methods to be used for ornamental fish culture Plan and Organize SB1. plan and organize the work order and jobs received from the supervisor SB2. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received from the supervisor SB3. plan to utilize time effectively Customer Centricity SB4. manage relationship with co-workers and laborers and fisherman SB5. maintain good relationships with clients Problem Solving SB7. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and adopt best solution Analytical Thinking SB8. apply domain information about culture techniques and monitor and maintain the species and equipments Critical Thinking SB9. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB10. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems Page 6

8 AGR/N4940 Perform tank and pond preparation activities NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4940 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/2016 Sub Sector Agriculture Allied Last reviewed on 19/05/2016 Activities Occupation Next review date Culture Fishing 19/05/2019 Back to Top Page 7

9 AGR/N4941 Carry out preparation of feed National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about assessing the feed requirements for the various species of fishes and the preparation thereafter followed by the process of feeding. Page 8

10 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4941 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope AGR/N4941 Carry out preparation of feed Carry out preparation of feed This OS unit is about assessing the feed requirements for the various species of fishes and the preparation thereafter followed by the process of feeding. This unit/task covers the following: Assess feed requirement of fish Procure feed material Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Assess feed requirement of fish Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. identify nutritional and feed requirements of different species of fish PC2. calculate ration requirement for different stages and species PC3. identify feeding cycles and routine Procure feed material To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC4. select materials that will comprise the feed PC5. compound different feed as per requirement PC6. create a proximate analysis of ingredients PC7. culture common live feed organisms PC8. use methods for analysis of ingredients for feed formation 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. organization standards, process standards and procedures followed in the organization for assessing feed requirements of fish KA2. code of business conduct KA3. job responsibilities/duties and standard operating procedures B. Technical Knowledge The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. knowledge pertaining to the overall functioning of the facility KB2. knowledge pertaining to ornamental fishes KB3. selection of ingredients for feed KB4. preparation of feed for the various species of fishes KB5. process of live feed culture KB6. feeding techniques and procedures Skills (S) [Optional] A. Core Skills/ Reading Skills Page 9

11 AGR/N4941 Generic Skills Carry out preparation of feed SA1. read internal information documents sent by internal teams SA2. read equipment manuals and process documents to understand the equipments operation and process requirement Writing Skills B. Professional Skills Decision Making SA3. record and maintain information related to the process of carrying out ornamental fish culture Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills) SA4. effectively communicate with co-workers SB1. make decisions on species selection and methods to be used for ornamental fish culture Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize the work order and jobs received from the supervisor SB3. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received from the supervisor SB4. plan to utilize time effectively Customer Centricity SB5. manage relationship with co-workers and laborers and fisherman SB6. maintain good relationships with clients Problem Solving SB7. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and adopt best solution Analytical Thinking SB9. apply domain information about culture techniques and monitor and maintain the species and equipments Critical Thinking SB11. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB12. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems Page 10

12 AGR/N4941 Carry out preparation of feed NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4941 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Industry Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/2016 Industry Sub-sector Agriculture Allied Activities Last reviewed on 19/05/2016 Occupation Culture Fishing Next review date 19/05/2019 Back to Top Page 11

13 AGR/N4942 Carry out breeding, seed production and culture of ornamental fish National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about breeding, seed production and rearing of ornamental fish. Page 12

14 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4942 Unit Code Carry out breeding, seed production and culture of ornamental fish AGR/N4942 Unit Title (Task) Carry out breeding, seed production and culture of ornamental fish Description This OS unit is about breeding, seed production and rearing of ornamental fishes Scope Procure and maintain ornamental fish Carry out breeding of fish Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Procure and maintain ornamental fish Carry out breeding of fish Performance Criteria To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC1. identify the appropriate environmental requirement for ornamental fish PC2. monitor of the water quality on a regular basis PC3. identify potential diseases and their prophylaxis PC4. undertake therapy and preventing disease outbreak To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC5. identify feeding behavior of the various species of fish PC6. undertake brood stock development PC7. use appropriate method for breeding the ornamental fish PC8. use suitable substrates depending on the fish used PC9. use proper live feeds and formulations of feeds PC10. provide required aeration and maintain optimum water quantity parameters PC11. observe and monitor the breeding process PC12. rear the juvenile fish to the marketable size PC13. pack the fish properly for marketing Monitor health of organisms at regular intervals To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to: PC14. determine health parameters to judge the condition of organisms in culture system PC15. determine how to regulate the feed and fertilizer inputs for achieving desired production PC16. determine the correct dose of medicines / disinfectants to cure diseases PC17. in case of a disease outbreak, separate the diseased fish from the healthy fish and put them in a quarantine tank PC18. diagnose the problem/disease and treat appropriately PC19. monitor the condition of fish in the quarantine tank for signs of improvement Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organization context B. Technical Knowledge The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KA1. organization standards for tank / pond preparation for breeding KA2. organization methods for live feed production programmes The individual on the job needs to know and understand: KB1. breeding technology for ornamental fish KB2. methods of setting up substrates for breeding of fish KB3. use of live feeds and formulated feeds KB4. use of aerators to provide the required level of aeration KB5. methods of maintaining water quality Page 13

15 AGR/N4942 Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills Carry out breeding, seed production and culture of ornamental fish B. Professional Skills Decision Making Reading Skills SA1. read internal information documents sent by internal teams SA2. read equipment manuals and process documents to understand the equipments operation and process requirement Writing Skills SA3. record and maintain information related to the process of carrying out ornamental fish culture Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills) SA4. effectively communicate with co-workers SB1. make decisions on species selection and methods to be used for ornamental fish culture Plan and Organize SB2. plan and organize the work order and jobs received from the supervisor SB3. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received from the supervisor SB4. plan to utilize time effectively Customer Centricity SB5. manage relationship with co-workers and laborers and fisherman SB6. maintain good relationships with clients Problem Solving SB7. think through the problem, evaluate the possible solutions and adopt best solution Analytical Thinking SB8. apply domain information about culture techniques and monitor and maintain the species and equipments Critical Thinking SB9. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB10. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems Page 14

16 Carry out culture of aquatic organisms NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4942 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/2016 Sub Sector Agriculture Allied Last reviewed on 19/05/2016 Activities Occupation Next review date Culture fishing 19/05/2019 Back to Top

17 AGR/N4918 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing National Occupational Standard Overview This OS unit is about following safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing 16

18 National Occupational Standard AGR/N4918 Unit Code Unit Title (Task) Description Scope Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing AGR/N4918 Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope Element Ensure safety measures and upkeep of water bodies used in fish culture Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing This OS unit is about maintaining safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing This unit/task covers the following: Ensure safety measures and upkeep of water bodies used in fish culture Maintain personal hygiene Maintain health and hygiene of spawn/seedlings at various level of growth/maturity Performance Criteria To be competent the user/individual must be able to: PC1. identify suitable materials required for fencing of the water body to protect fish culture PC2. identify common predators and preying organisms from water bodies PC3. apply effective methods to keep away predators within water bodies PC4. restrict entry of unauthorized persons into the premises PC5. be fully aware of the dosage, toxicity level of chemicals / medicines in use for fish culture PC6. ensure all chemicals are adequately labelled and stored safely Maintain personal hygiene Maintain health and hygiene of spawn/seedlings at various level of growth/maturity To be competent the user/individual must be able to: PC7. be aware of the possibilities of bacterial and other contamination from human handling PC8. apply effective systems and routines to ensure healthy and hygienic conditions during all stages of fish culture including transportation and marketing PC9. ensure the fish culture premises are constantly monitored/inspected for breaches in the protection provided by health and hygiene measures To be competent the user/individual must be able to: PC10. ensure salinity of water is maintained to specifications at all times with frequent tests PC11. ensure specified food is provided to organisms at regular intervals to prevent cannibalism PC12. perform routine tests for virus infections PC13. ensure all utensils and vessels used are decontaminated and clean PC14. restrict access only to authorized personnel PC15. implement effective security measures for prevention of theft/sabotage Knowledge and Understanding (K) A. Organization context The individual on the job needs to know and understand KA1. organization standards and procedures followed safety, hygiene and sanitation 17

19 AGR/N4918 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing KA2. personal hygiene and fitness requirements KA3. job responsibilities/duties for following food safety, hygiene and sanitation KA4. personal protective equipment and clothing to be used KA5. safe methods to use materials and equipment KA6. housekeeping methods and importance KA7. safe disposal methods for waste KA8. methods for minimizing environmental damage KA9. importance of following health, hygiene and safety standards and the impact of not following the standards B. Technical Knowledge Skills (S) A. Core Skills/ Generic Skills The individual on the job needs to know and understand KB1. prevention of infections KB2. personal hygiene requirement KB3. method of maintaining safety checklists Reading Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SA1. read internal information documents sent by internal teams SA2. read equipment manuals and process documents to understand the equipments operation and process requirement Writing Skills The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SA3. record information on water treatment and fertilization of ponds and other important aspects Oral Communication (Listening & Speaking Skills) The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SA4. effectively communicate with the technicians and labours regarding all important aspects B. Professional Skills Decision Making The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB1. handle tasks on a day to basis SB2. handle issues in case the supervisor is not available Plan and Organize The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB3. plan and use suitable techniques for the work assigned SB4. plan and prioritize the work based on the instructions received SB5. plan to utilize time and equipments effectively Customer Centricity The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to SB6. maintain good relationships with manager and farm staff Problem Solving 18

20 AGR/N4918 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB7. study the problem and provide a best solution SB8. immediately identify problems and solve them Analytical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB9. monitor condition of aquatic animals and suggest improvements if any Critical Thinking The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand: how to SB10. use common sense and make judgments on day to day basis SB11. use reasoning skills to identify and resolve basic problems 19

21 AGR/N4918 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing NOS Version Control NOS Code AGR/N4918 Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0 Sector Agriculture and Allied Drafted on 10/03/2016 Sub Sector Agriculture Allied Last reviewed on 19/05/2016 Activities Occupation Next review date Culture Fishing 19/05/2019 Back to Top 20

22 Qualifications Pack for Ornamental Fish Technician Qualifications Pack For Annexure Nomenclature for QP and NOS Qualifications Pack 9 characters [ABC]/ Q 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] Q denoting Qualifications Pack QP number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) Occupational Standard An example of NOS with N 9 characters [ABC] / N 0101 [Insert 3 letter code for SSC] N denoting National Occupational Standard OS number (2 numbers) Occupation (2 numbers) Back to top 21

23 Qualifications Pack for Ornamental Fish Technician Qualifications Pack For The following acronyms/codes have been used in the nomenclature above: Sub-sector Range of Occupation numbers Agriculture Crop Production Agriculture Allied Activities Forestry, Environment and Renewable Energy Management Agriculture Industries Generic Occupations 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 have been intentionally left blank to accommodate any emerging segment in future. 22

24 Assessment Criteria Job Role Ornamental Fish Technician CRITERIA FOR ASSESSMENT OF TRAINEES Qualification Pack : AGR/Q4912 Sector Skill Council: Agriculture Skill council of India 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. 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 criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in aggregate 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack Marks Allocation Assessment outcomes 1. AGR/N4940 (Perform tank/pond preparation activities) PC1. Assessment criteria for outcomes select the suitable types of tanks/ponds by contacting various aquarium suppliers Total Out Of Theory Skills Marks Practical PC2. fill the tanks with freshwater, or sea water depending on the species to be reared PC3. provide the tanks with air pumps, aerators, filters and aquatic ornamental plants PC4. install treatment and re circulatory systems PC5. select the suitable species of ornamental fish, freshwater or marine AGR/N4941 (Carry out preparation of feed) PC identify nutritional and feed requirements of different species of fish

25 PC2. Assessment Criteria calculate ration requirement for different stages and species PC3. identify feeding cycles and routine PC4. PC5. PC6. select materials that will comprise the feed compound different feed as per requirement create a proximate analysis of ingredients PC7. culture common live feed organisms PC8. use methods for analysis of ingredients for feed formation AGR/N4942 (Carry out breeding, seed production and culture of ornamental fish) PC1. PC2. identify the appropriate environmental requirement for ornamental fish monitor of the water quality on a regular basis PC3. Identify potential diseases and their prophylaxis PC4. undertake therapy and preventing disease outbreak PC6. identify feeding behavior of the various species of fish PC7. undertake brood stock development PC8. PC9. use appropriate method for breeding the ornamental fish use suitable substrates depending on the fish used PC10. use proper live feeds and formulations of feeds PC11. provide required aeration and maintain optimum water quantity parameters PC12. observe and monitor the breeding process PC13. rear the juvenile fish to the marketable

26 Assessment Criteria size PC14. pack the fish properly for marketing PC15. determine health parameters to judge the condition of organisms in culture system PC16. determine how to regulate the feed and fertilizer inputs for achieving desired production PC17. determine the correct dose of medicines / disinfectants to cure diseases PC18. in case of a disease outbreak, separate the diseased fish from the healthy fish and put them in a quarantine tank PC19. diagnose the problem/disease and treat appropriately PC20. monitor the condition of fish in the quarantine tank for signs of improvement AGR/N4918 (Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture fishing) PC1. identify suitable materials required for fencing of the water body to protect fish culture PC2. identify common predators and preying organisms from water bodies PC3. apply effective methods to keep away predators within water bodies PC4. restrict entry of unauthorized persons into the premises PC5. be fully aware of the dosage, toxicity level of chemicals / medicines in use for fish culture PC6. ensure all chemicals are adequately labelled and stored safely PC7. be aware of the possibilities of bacterial and other contamination from human handling PC8. apply effective systems and routines to

27 Assessment Criteria PC9. ensure healthy and hygienic conditions during all stages of fish culture including transportation and marketing ensure the fish culture premises are constantly monitored/inspected for breaches in the protection provided by health and hygiene measures PC10. ensure salinity of water is maintained to specifications at all times with frequent tests PC11. ensure specified food is provided to organisms at regular intervals to prevent cannibalism PC12. perform routine tests for virus infections PC13. ensure all utensils and vessels used are decontaminated and clean PC14. restrict access only to authorized personnel PC15. implement effective security measures for prevention of theft/sabotage