Unit of competency Outline
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23/07/2026 10:05 AM AWST
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Gather, collate and record information
Gather, collate and record information
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP316A
SFICOMP316A
State Code
D9192
D9192
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/02/2012
Field of Education
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
29/02/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency involves gathering, collating and recording information. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Obtain, record and analyse information from the community
- 1.1. Information sought is relevant to fishery or aquaculture issues and is collected and recorded.
- 1.2. Information obtained is analysed, sorted and collated in relation to the purpose for which it is being obtained.
- 1.3. Contents of the information recording forms/reports is complete, accurate, concise, legible, understandable and in the required format.
2. Take and compile statements
- 2.1. Statements relevant to the matter being examined are sought.
- 2.2. Comprehensive statements are taken and contain all details relevant to the matter being examined.
- 2.3. Active and accurate listening is used when taking statements from persons.
3. Conduct interviews
- 3.1. Interviews are planned, managed and conducted to gather maximum amount of information relevant to the matter being examined.
- 3.2. All interviewees are afforded their legal rights and treated fairly and equitably.
- 3.3. Interview techniques employed comply with jurisdictional law and agency codes of ethics/practice.
- 3.4. Interviews are conducted and recorded correctly.
- 3.5. Interview and evidencerecording equipment is operated correctly.
4. Utilise fishery or aquaculture and other appropriate information/database systems
- 4.1. Information entered on database systems is accurate, understandable, complete and verifiable, and the required agency data entry security procedures are adhered to.
- 4.2. Appropriate sources of information are identified and correctly accessed.
- 4.3. Information is legitimately retrieved from appropriate database systems.
- 4.4. Freedom of information and privacy laws or guidelines are complied with.
- 4.5. Information collected is sorted and collated according to criteria agreed to with supervisor.
- 4.6. Information is accessed and stored according to agency codes of ethics/practice.
5. Exchange information with other members within the agency
- 5.1. Communication linkages within the organisation/department are identified and utilised to exchange/share information.
- 5.2. Information received is assessed for relevancy to the purpose/issue for which it was sought.
- 5.3. Information is shared with agency sanctioned fellow officers.
- 5.4. Irrelevant information is disposed of according to agency procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Information from the community could be related to:
addressing general community safety issues
assisting in the investigation and/or prosecution of criminal activity, location of witnesses to and/or suspects of such activity
establishing participative community programs
locating missing persons
progressing/supporting court hearings/matters.
Information to be collected may come from:
commercial and recreational boaters and fishers
community business leaders
ethnic communities
crime/accident/incident scenes
fellow officers
individuals
industry representatives and leaders
informants
local government
local media
Oceanwatch, Coastcare, Waterwatch, Landcare, and other similar community groups
public community forums
schools.
Information recording forms/reports may include:
hand written and electronically-based proformas and reporting styles.
Statements should be comprehensive and may contain:
all details which may assist the investigation and/or prosecution
all information required by court
all relevant information.
Statements may be taken at agreed locations and are to be recorded in a written format that complies with the legal requirements for statements. Where appropriate and legal, statements may also be recorded in forms other than written, such as audiotape or audiovisual (video) tape.
Interview and evidence recording equipment may include:
audiotape recorders
video cameras and recording equipment
cameras authorised for the purpose of recording interviews and statements that can be tendered as evidence in courts.
In some agencies, interview and evidence recording equipment may also include basic fingerprinting equipment.
Correct use of the equipment includes the authorisation, labelling, storage and filing of tapes and film (original and duplicates).
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Information from the community could be related to:
addressing general community safety issues
assisting in the investigation and/or prosecution of criminal activity, location of witnesses to and/or suspects of such activity
establishing participative community programs
locating missing persons
progressing/supporting court hearings/matters.
Information to be collected may come from:
commercial and recreational boaters and fishers
community business leaders
ethnic communities
crime/accident/incident scenes
fellow officers
individuals
industry representatives and leaders
informants
local government
local media
Oceanwatch, Coastcare, Waterwatch, Landcare, and other similar community groups
public community forums
schools.
Information recording forms/reports may include:
hand written and electronically-based proformas and reporting styles.
Statements should be comprehensive and may contain:
all details which may assist the investigation and/or prosecution
all information required by court
all relevant information.
Statements may be taken at agreed locations and are to be recorded in a written format that complies with the legal requirements for statements. Where appropriate and legal, statements may also be recorded in forms other than written, such as audiotape or audiovisual (video) tape.
Interview and evidence recording equipment may include:
audiotape recorders
video cameras and recording equipment
cameras authorised for the purpose of recording interviews and statements that can be tendered as evidence in courts.
In some agencies, interview and evidence recording equipment may also include basic fingerprinting equipment.
Correct use of the equipment includes the authorisation, labelling, storage and filing of tapes and film (original and duplicates).
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm ability to:
conduct interviews
prepare and compile statements
gather relevant information and record it accurately.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
jurisdictional laws and procedures relevant to gathering and recording information
sources of relevant information.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in the workplace or simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
access to interview and evidence recording equipment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises or role-plays
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm ability to:
conduct interviews
prepare and compile statements
gather relevant information and record it accurately.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
jurisdictional laws and procedures relevant to gathering and recording information
sources of relevant information.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in the workplace or simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
access to interview and evidence recording equipment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
practical exercises or role-plays
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR94 | SFICPL306 | Gather, collate and record information | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D622 | SFI30411 | Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |