Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance
Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance
SFI40411
D626
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 29/03/2013 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
Description
This qualification specifies the competencies relevant to experienced fisheries compliance officers. The qualification includes skill sets for fraud investigation, surveillance and observer operations.
Job roles
An individual operating at this level may be responsible for:
overseeing a small regional fisheries compliance office
skippering a patrol vessel
leading patrols
monitoring fishers and processors for compliance with fisheries management regulations
exercising powers of compliance
attending court and presenting evidence.
Job titles include:
fisheries officer
fisheries compliance officer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved.- three (3) core units plus
- ten (10) fisheries compliance specialist elective units (Group A) plus
- seven (7) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
- Group A fisheries compliance specialist units not yet selected for this qualification
- Group B elective units
- imported units from this Training Package or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of four (4) units can be imported, however, at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate IV or Diploma level. Units must be relevant to fisheries compliance operations and not duplicate skills already selected.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D9166 | SFICORE101C | Apply basic food handling and safety practices | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D9179 | SFIEMS301B | Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D9169 | SFICORE106B | Meet workplace OHS requirements | 20 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Fisheries compliance Specialist Elective Units
At least ten (10) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
3. Group B Elective Units
Up to seven (7) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S427 | SFI40404 | Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Fisheries Compliance) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ1 | SFI40319 | Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Traineeships and Apprenticeships