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Manage and control fishing operations

Manage and control fishing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIFSH306
State Code
OAR55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the crew and vessel during fishing operations. It requires the ability to acquire crew, coordinate fishing activities, ensure vessel safety, control vessel speed and position and use vessel reporting and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with fisheries regulations. This unit applies to individuals who have responsibilities for managing crew and vessel during fishing operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Licencing and regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant maritime authority for requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage crew during fishing operations
  • 1.1 Marshall sufficient qualified and competent crew members at the worksite before starting operations
  • 1.2 Ensure crew members are fully informed, by clear, timely and accurate communication, of their responsibilities during fishing operations
  • 1.3 Ensure all crew are fitted with personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Coordinate activities into a sequence that ensures safe and efficient operation
  • 1.5 Identify and rectify unsafe, environmentally hazardous or inefficient practices
  • 1.6 Recognise abnormal situations and instruct crew promptly and clearly to minimise the danger to crew and vessel and the disruption to operations
2. Control the vessel during fishing operations
  • 2.1 Maintain safety of the vessel and crew during fishing operations
  • 2.2 Orient vessel according to fishing operations, wind, aquatic environmental conditions and current to maximise safety
  • 2.3 Position fishing operation to minimise interference with others
  • 2.4 Control vessel speed according to fishing operations and prevailing weather and aquatic environmental conditions to maximise safety
  • 2.5 Minimise effects of abnormal situations on crew, environment and vessel safety, and disruption to operations
  • 2.6 Maximise vessel stability during all stages of the fishing operation
3. Monitor compliance with regulations during fishing operations
  • 3.1 Direct crew to comply with all relevant regulations
  • 3.2 Use catch reporting systems according to fisheries regulations
  • 3.3 Use vessel monitoring systems according to fisheries regulations
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9232 SFIFISH402C Manage and control fishing operations Unit of competency