Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in the Seafood Industries (Fishing Operations)
Certificate IV in the Seafood Industries (Fishing Operations)
Qualification
National Code:
SFI40200
SFI40200
State Code:
S175
S175
TGA Status:
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status:
Archived
Archived
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0317 - Maritime Engineering And Technology
Original TGA Release Date
21/01/2000
Approved Date
12/01/2001
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
600
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/01/2000
VET Act Conditions
—
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 21/01/2000 | Current | Archived |
Description
Schedule
1. CORE
4 Common Industry Core Units (Group 1) plus
9 Fishing Operations Qualification Stream Core Units (Group 2) plus
8 Elective Units of which a minimum of 5 must be selected from the Fishing
Operations Qualification Stream Work Options Elective Units (Group 3) (at least
1 of these 5 Elective Units must come from within the Fishing Option).
The other 3 Elective Units can be selected from the Fishing Operations
Qualification Stream Work Options Elective Units (Group 3) and/or from the list
of General Elective Units (Group 4). Of these 3 Elective Units; 1 Elective Unit
can be selected from S174 Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Fishing
Operations) and 1 Elective Unit from S176 Diploma of Seafood Industry (Fishing
Operations).
Group 1 - COMMON INDUSTRY CORE UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1593 | SFICORE101A | Apply basic food handling and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1594 | SFICORE102A | Carry out work effectively in the seafood industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S1595 | SFICORE103A | Communicate in the seafood industry | 30 | Unit of competency |
| S1596 | SFICORE104A | Meet workplace health and safety requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. CORE
Group 2 - FISHING OPERATIONS QUALIFICATION STREAM CORE UNITS
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1734 | FPPAID2A | Administer first aid procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1651 | SFIOHS301A | Implement OH&S policies and guidelines | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1649 | SFIFISH401A | Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S1710 | SFISHIP204A | Maintain marine vessels and equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1650 | SFIFISH402A | Manage and control fishing operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1728 | SFISHIP402A | Manage the vessel's compliance with operational and legislative requirements | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S1713 | SFISHIP207A | Operate and maintain outboard motors | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1717 | SFISHIP211A | Prepare for maintenance | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1718 | SFISHIP212A | Take emergency action on board a vessel | 20 | Unit of competency |
3. ELECTIVES
Group 3 - FISHING OPERATIONS QUALIFICATION STREAM WORK OPTIONS ELECTIVE UNITS Skipper 2 Option
4. ELECTIVES
Marine Engine Driver (MEDI) Option
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1720 | SFISHIP301A | Apply emergency procedures on board a ship | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S1707 | SFISHIP201A | Comply with organisational and legislative requirements | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S1723 | SFISHIP304A | Manage the operation of auxiliaries and service plant outside normal parameters | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S1724 | SFISHIP305A | Manage the operation of low powered marine diesel engines outside normal parameters | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1714 | SFISHIP208A | Operate low powered diesel engines | 24 | Unit of competency |
| S1716 | SFISHIP210A | Operate marine plant and systems | 15 | Unit of competency |
| S1726 | SFISHIP307A | Plan maintenance for marine engineering systems | 20 | Unit of competency |
5. ELECTIVES
Fishing Option
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1645 | SFIFISH305A | Adjust and position beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1643 | SFIFISH303A | Adjust and position drop lines and long lines | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1644 | SFIFISH304A | Adjust and position hand operated lines | 10 | Unit of competency |
| S1642 | SFIFISH302A | Adjust and position pots and traps | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1646 | SFIFISH306A | Adjust and position purse seines | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1641 | SFIFISH301A | Adjust and position trawls | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S1647 | SFIFISH307A | Perform breath hold diving operations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S1648 | SFIFISH308A | Perform diving operations | 60 | Unit of competency |
6. ELECTIVES
Vessel Operation Option
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1720 | SFISHIP301A | Apply emergency procedures on board a ship | 45 | Unit of competency |
| S1719 | SFISHIP213A | Operate Inmarsat C communications equipment | 20 | Unit of competency |
7. ELECTIVES
Group 4 - GENERAL ELECTIVE UNITS Functional Area: Seafood Transport & Storage
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S0698 | TDTA2597B | Regulate temperature controlled stock | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S0623 | RUHHRT421A | Supervise supplies and services | 40 | Unit of competency |
8. ELECTIVES
Functional Area: Business/Financial Skills
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1372 | TDTQ397A | Maintain financial records in a small business | 40 | Unit of competency |
| S0624 | RUHHRT422A | Operate within a budget framework | 40 | Unit of competency |
| E0050 | THHGGA04A | Prepare business documents | 25 | Unit of competency |
| C0078 | BSAFIN304B | Process payroll | 30 | Unit of competency |
9. ELECTIVES
Functional Area: General Administration & Office Technology
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S0574 | RUHHRT331A | Maintain an office | 35 | Unit of competency |
| C1416 | BSATEC303B | Maintain computer files | 15 | Unit of competency |
10. ELECTIVES
Functional Area: Human Resources/Personnel
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0034 | THHGLE06A | Monitor staff performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S1047 | RUAAG3202BMA | Organise human resources | 80 | Unit of competency |
11. ELECTIVE
Functional Area: Leadership & Management
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0017 | THHGCS03A | Deal with conflict situations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| Y0024 | BSXFMI508A | Develop and maintain a safe workplace and environment | 60 | Unit of competency |
| E0144 | THHGLE20A | Develop and update the legal knowledge required for business compliance | 60 | Unit of competency |
| S0628 | RUHHRT426A | Develop teamwork | 40 | Unit of competency |
| Y0008 | BSXFMI403A | Establish and manage effective workplace relationships | 50 | Unit of competency |
| Y0026 | BSXFMI409A | Implement and monitor continuous improvements to systems and processes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S0627 | RUHHRT425A | Maintain systems of communication | 40 | Unit of competency |
| Y0014 | BSXFMI405A | Manage operations to achieve planned outcomes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| Y0005 | BSXFMI402A | Provide leadership in the workplace | 50 | Unit of competency |
12. ELECTIVES
Functional Area: Maintenance & Operations Support
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1183 | RUAAG4130EMA | Plan for replacement of equipment | 60 | Unit of competency |
13. ELECTIVES
Functional Area: Quality Assurance & Product Safety
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E0268 | MTMMP72A | Oversee hygiene and sanitation performance | 30 | Unit of competency |
14. ELECTIVES
Functional Area: Training & Assessment
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C0085 | BSZ402A | Conduct assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0084 | BSZ401A | Plan assessment | 15 | Unit of competency |
| C0086 | BSZ403A | Review assessment | 5 | Unit of competency |
| C0087 | BSZ404A | Train small groups | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S430 | SFI41204 | Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations) | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS = 21 UNITS
LICENCES
The issuing of Certificates of Competency (licences) for vessel operations and
maintenance is the responsibility of the relevant Regulatory Authority in each
State/Territory. Regulatory Authorities may set additional requirements to teh
units listed in the various Options for particular Certificates of Competency
such as sea time. Registered Training Organisation (RTOs) awarding this
qualification do not issue Certificates of Competency.
Individuals seking recognition as a SKIPPER2 must select and attain all units
listed under the Skipper 2 Option (Group 3) as well as unit listed in Fishing
Operations Qualification Stream Core Units (Group 2).
Individuals seeking recognition as a MARINE ENGINE DRIVER (MEDI) must select
and attain all units listed under the MED1 Option (Group 3) as well as units
listed in Fishing Operations Qualification Stream Core Units (Group 2).
This training program is a representation of the of the qualification SFI40200
taken from the Seafood Industry Training Package SFI00 which should be
consulted for full description of requirements. SFI00 is accredited until
31/01/2003.
1. This qualification is the copyright of the Australian National Training
Authority. RTOs who wish to deliver this qualification must be registered by
their State accrediting body.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Seafood
Industry Training Package SFI00, available from Australian Training Products
Ltd, tel: (03) 9655 0600.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by Challenger TAFE on 11
January 2001.
4. This qualification was last edited on 20 November 2002 by Challenger TAFE.
LICENCES
The issuing of Certificates of Competency (licences) for vessel operations and
maintenance is the responsibility of the relevant Regulatory Authority in each
State/Territory. Regulatory Authorities may set additional requirements to teh
units listed in the various Options for particular Certificates of Competency
such as sea time. Registered Training Organisation (RTOs) awarding this
qualification do not issue Certificates of Competency.
Individuals seking recognition as a SKIPPER2 must select and attain all units
listed under the Skipper 2 Option (Group 3) as well as unit listed in Fishing
Operations Qualification Stream Core Units (Group 2).
Individuals seeking recognition as a MARINE ENGINE DRIVER (MEDI) must select
and attain all units listed under the MED1 Option (Group 3) as well as units
listed in Fishing Operations Qualification Stream Core Units (Group 2).
This training program is a representation of the of the qualification SFI40200
taken from the Seafood Industry Training Package SFI00 which should be
consulted for full description of requirements. SFI00 is accredited until
31/01/2003.
1. This qualification is the copyright of the Australian National Training
Authority. RTOs who wish to deliver this qualification must be registered by
their State accrediting body.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the Seafood
Industry Training Package SFI00, available from Australian Training Products
Ltd, tel: (03) 9655 0600.
3. This qualification was entered on to the CMS by Challenger TAFE on 11
January 2001.
4. This qualification was last edited on 20 November 2002 by Challenger TAFE.
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