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Promote fisheries management awareness programs
Promote fisheries management awareness programs
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP410A
SFICOMP410A
State Code
D9203
D9203
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/03/2012
Field of Education
080509 - Public Relations
Original Release Date
01/03/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency involves promoting fisheries management awareness programs to industry, recreational fishers and the general public. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify opportunities for awareness raising activities
- 1.1. Opportunities for increasing awareness of legislation and fisheries management principles are identified by work team members.
- 1.2. Resources within the organisation that can support the promotion and awareness activities are identified and availability researched and booked or obtained.
- 1.3. Awareness and promotional activities are selected that are consistent with awareness program and the goals of the organisation, and will maximise audience coverage for minimum effort and be cost-effective.
2. Conduct awareness and promotional activities
- 2.1. Awareness and promotional activities are approved by supervisor.
- 2.2. Plans are developed for activities that take into account the type of activity, target group characteristics and message.
- 2.3. Bookings are made for selected activities and expectations clarified with relevant people.
- 2.4. Awareness/promotional activities are conducted according to plan.
- 2.5. Organisation is presented in a positive manner.
3. Follow up on awareness and promotional activities
- 3.1. Borrowed resources are returned and acknowledgment given to anyone who provided assistance or support.
- 3.2. Requests for information are responded to in a timely manner.
- 3.3. Evaluation of activities is carried out according to the plan and reported to supervisor.
4. Build industry networks
- 4.1. Opportunities to liaise with industry at all levels are identified, evaluated for benefits to fisheries compliance organisation, and prioritised.
- 4.2. Personnel are scheduled to pursue liaison opportunities as part of operational planning.
- 4.3. Work team and supervisor are kept informed of current issues and concerns that relate to fisheries management and fisheries compliance operations.
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.
Awareness raising activities may include:
group presentations
information booth
interviews
literature display
media releases
newspaper articles
school presentations.
Opportunities may include:
fishing seasons
newspapers and special lift outs
regional and metropolitan events (e.g. shows, exhibitions, Blessing of the Fleet, field days, shopping malls and expos)
school programs and career events
service club meetings
target special interest groups/individuals and locations frequented
television and radio current affairs.
Legislation may include:
fisheries quotas
legal limitations
netting and fish catching devices
regulated procedures.
Fisheries management principles may include:
fisheries management strategy
measures for determining fishing effort for species in relevant fisheries
methods for determining stock abundance
population dynamics of species:
mortality rate
reproductive and movement patterns
schooling and growth habits.
Resources may include:
education and promotions personnel
education unit
specialist library
videos and paper presentation materials
volunteer groups.
Plans may include:
choice of media
evaluation process:
cost of conducting activity
feedback from target group
interest in volunteer service
number of non-compliance incidents reduced
marketing
presentation/delivery plan
resource requirements, including staff and volunteers
time schedule.
Target groupcharacteristics may include:
area of interest
background knowledge and experience
literacy level.
Bookings may include:
advertising space
organisation resources (e.g. caravan, literature and videos)
staff and volunteers
venue.
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.
Awareness raising activities may include:
group presentations
information booth
interviews
literature display
media releases
newspaper articles
school presentations.
Opportunities may include:
fishing seasons
newspapers and special lift outs
regional and metropolitan events (e.g. shows, exhibitions, Blessing of the Fleet, field days, shopping malls and expos)
school programs and career events
service club meetings
target special interest groups/individuals and locations frequented
television and radio current affairs.
Legislation may include:
fisheries quotas
legal limitations
netting and fish catching devices
regulated procedures.
Fisheries management principles may include:
fisheries management strategy
measures for determining fishing effort for species in relevant fisheries
methods for determining stock abundance
population dynamics of species:
mortality rate
reproductive and movement patterns
schooling and growth habits.
Resources may include:
education and promotions personnel
education unit
specialist library
videos and paper presentation materials
volunteer groups.
Plans may include:
choice of media
evaluation process:
cost of conducting activity
feedback from target group
interest in volunteer service
number of non-compliance incidents reduced
marketing
presentation/delivery plan
resource requirements, including staff and volunteers
time schedule.
Target groupcharacteristics may include:
area of interest
background knowledge and experience
literacy level.
Bookings may include:
advertising space
organisation resources (e.g. caravan, literature and videos)
staff and volunteers
venue.
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 ability to:
organise and carry out effective fisheries management awareness activities.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
fisheries legislation and fisheries management principles for species in the region.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may be undertaken as part of work activities or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
material and kits pre-prepared by others
pre-outfitted caravans and trailer displays
events calendars.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
questions
development of plan
project involving a specific fisheries management awareness raising program.
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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm ability to:
organise and carry out effective fisheries management awareness activities.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
fisheries legislation and fisheries management principles for species in the region.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may be undertaken as part of work activities or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
material and kits pre-prepared by others
pre-outfitted caravans and trailer displays
events calendars.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
questions
development of plan
project involving a specific fisheries management awareness raising program.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4205 | SFICOMP313B | Promote fisheries management awareness programs | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR77 | SFICPL410 | Promote fisheries management awareness programs | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D626 | SFI40411 | Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |