Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements are followed including:
biodiversity and genetically modified organisms
biosecurity, translocation and quarantine
Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and other import requirements
business or workplace operations, policies and practices
correct marketing names and labelling
ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences relevant to the area
health and welfare of aquatic animals
Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods
maritime and occupational diving operations, safety at sea and pollution control
OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
OHS guidelines may include:
appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers
codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector
enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards
hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures
induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors
safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances
safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace
the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.
ESD principles may include:
applying animal welfare ethics and procedures
control of effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution
maintaining biodiversity by sustainable fisheries or broodstock/seedstock collection
reducing energy use
improving energy efficiency
reducing emissions of greenhouse gases
reducing use of non-renewable resources
increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources
undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.
PPE may include
buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)
gloves, mitts or gauntlets, and protective hand and arm covering
insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units
non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear
personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)
protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions
safety harness
sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)
waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).
Data requirements may include:
catch retained and discarded
environmental conditions:
bottom type
pH
phase of moon
temperature
tides and currents
fishing effort:
bait
hook size
longline rigging
snood length
fishing methods
gonad state
location (latitude and longitude) and distance from significant port of landmark
measurements
number and species of by-catch, including per shot and per day
number and species of seabirds and marine mammals
quantity and species of catch:
number
per day
per shot
percentage of bin
weight
sampling
sex of fish
size
time and date
vessel characteristics:
communications equipment
electronic equipment
horsepower
length.
Estimations may include:
distance
gonad state
quantity, including number and total or percentage weight of species
seabird activity:
distance from vessel
diving
level of interest or disinterest
numbers
species
sex
size, including length and weight of species.
Record sheets may include:
company initiated reports
logbooks that may be required as a condition of a permit
receival dockets
sampling sheets for industry research purposes
specific research project data sheets.

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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
accept responsibility for the validity of data and records
collect and record fisheries management data in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with pre-set requirements.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
biological features of target species and likely by-catch
procedures and tools to collect required data on target species and likely by-catch.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:
data collection forms.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
completed work documents
observation of data collection activities
third-party reports from fishery managers and scientific personnel
written or oral short-answer questions to assess underpinning knowledge.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units in the Observer Skill Set:
SFIOBSV301B Monitor and record fishing operations
SFIOBSV302B Collect reliable scientific data and samples
SFIOBSV304B Analyse and report onboard observations.