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Catch crabs, prawns and squid
Catch crabs, prawns and squid
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOFSH313A
SISOFSH313A
State Code
D6390
D6390
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to locate and catch crabs, prawns and squid, and clean and prepare them following capture.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Locate crabs, prawns and squid.
- 1.1. Identify and select suitable tackle and apparatus for catching crabs, prawns and squid.
- 1.2. Source locations for catching each species, in shore and off shore according to relevant legislation.
2. Catch crabs, prawns and squid.
- 2.1. Identify differences between crab pots and set suitable types of crab pots according to the situation, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.2. Handle and tie crabs appropriately and identify the differences between males and females.
- 2.3. Measure crabs and return female and undersized crabs according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.4. Throw a cast net to catch prawns according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.5. Identify differences between squid lures and use appropriately according to the situation, relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.
3. Maintain, clean and prepare catch.
- 3.1. Determine possible uses of the catch and apply the most appropriate processing procedures.
- 3.2. Apply methods of maintaining, cleaning and preparing catch for its end use.
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.
Tackle and apparatus may include:
drop nets
crab pots and hooks
squid gidgies, jigs and lures
bait nets
throw nets
dab nets.
Locations may include:
tidal estuaries
inshore waters
jetties
wharves
rock walls.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations:
marine regulations
fishing regulations and restrictions
recreational fishing licenses
requirements regarding the catching and handling of crabs, prawns and squid.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
safety and emergency procedures
use and maintenance of tackle and apparatus used to catch crabs, prawns and squid
manufacturer's design specifications and recommendations for equipment use
risk management procedures
communication protocols
code of ethics.
Tackle and apparatus may include:
drop nets
crab pots and hooks
squid gidgies, jigs and lures
bait nets
throw nets
dab nets.
Locations may include:
tidal estuaries
inshore waters
jetties
wharves
rock walls.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations:
marine regulations
fishing regulations and restrictions
recreational fishing licenses
requirements regarding the catching and handling of crabs, prawns and squid.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
safety and emergency procedures
use and maintenance of tackle and apparatus used to catch crabs, prawns and squid
manufacturer's design specifications and recommendations for equipment use
risk management procedures
communication protocols
code of ethics.
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
Evidence of the following is essential:
applies knowledge of different processes used to catch crabs, prawns and squid in various situations
locates crabs, squid and prawns and uses suitable tackle and apparatus to catch the required species according to legislative and organisational requirements
maintains crabs, squid and prawns in pristine condition and cleans and prepares the catch for a variety of uses.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple fishing activities to catch crabs, prawns and squid, in local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
locations to catch crabs, prawns and squid
fishing tackle and apparatuses to catch and process crabs, prawns and squid.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of safe participation and demonstration of locating, catching and preparing crabs, prawns and squid
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and different methods of catching crabs, prawns and squid
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applies knowledge of different processes used to catch crabs, prawns and squid in various situations
locates crabs, squid and prawns and uses suitable tackle and apparatus to catch the required species according to legislative and organisational requirements
maintains crabs, squid and prawns in pristine condition and cleans and prepares the catch for a variety of uses.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple fishing activities to catch crabs, prawns and squid, in local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
locations to catch crabs, prawns and squid
fishing tackle and apparatuses to catch and process crabs, prawns and squid.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of safe participation and demonstration of locating, catching and preparing crabs, prawns and squid
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and different methods of catching crabs, prawns and squid
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J761 | SIS30413 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |