Undertake a local operation

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:27 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
SFICPL201

State Code
OAS04

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

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow an agency's policies and procedures to plan, prepare, undertake and report on a local patrol operation. It requires the ability to ensure that equipment is available and in working condition, that relevant information relating to weather forecasts, tides and seasonal factors is obtained beforehand, and that appropriate safety precautions are taken. The unit applies to individuals who use knowledge of the local area to undertake local patrols as part of observation and monitoring activities. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan the local patrol operation

1.1 Confirm the purpose of the operation with the supervising officer
1.2 Identify health and safety and environmental hazards and risks associated with the operation, and recognise appropriate controls for inclusion in the plan
1.3 Identify resources required to support the operation, and confirm their availability
1.4 Consider and take into account logistics associated with the operation when developing the operational plan
1.5 Develop and submit an operational plan according to agency procedures

2. Prepare for the local patrol operation

2.1 Perform maintenance checks and testing to ensure communications and other equipment are operational
2.2 Confirm backup systems and contingency plans are in place
2.3 Obtain current information relating to local weather and seasonal conditions that are significant to the operation
2.4 Recognise cultural, fishing and aquatic activities and their significance to the operation
2.5 Confirm role of self and others involved in the operation
2.6 Complete pre-operational activities in a timely and efficient manner

3. Undertake the local patrol operation

3.1 Select and check fit of the required personal protective equipment for the operation
3.2 Re-confirm the operation objectives with others involved in the operation
3.3 Follow the schedule of activities in the operational plan
3.4 Use equipment safely and effectively throughout the operation according to standard operating procedures
3.5 Use effective and timely communications with others involved in the operation
3.6 Communicate with the public in a courteous, non-confrontational and culturally respectful manner
3.7 Complete post-operational activities and checks in a timely and efficient manner

4. Report on the local patrol operation

4.1 Report operational outcomes, intelligence information and any follow-up actions to be taken to the supervising officer or other designated person as required by the agency
4.2 Review the operational plan and outcomes at a debriefing session and provide recommendations for improvement or follow-up

No information

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D9183	SFICOMP201B	Undertake a local operation	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BEJ3	SFI20419	Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support	Qualification