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Select and rig tackle outfits

Select and rig tackle outfits

Unit of competency
National Code
SISOFSH003
State Code
OBF31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/09/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2019
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
13/12/2019
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to select, rig and balance fishing tackle outfits that are suited to the type of recreational fishing, location, habitat and target fish species.Recreational fishing activities are diverse and this unit is relevant to any type of fishing completed in any region or locality within different types of waters.It applies to leaders, guides or instructors, who use these skills when leading participants during fishing activities. Leadership skills are provided in complementary units. The unit can also apply to assistants and support staff.This unit applies to any type of organisation that delivers outdoor recreation activities including commercial, not-for-profit and government organisations.Recreational fishing is regulated by specific laws in each Australian state and territory with variable rules. All training and assessment activities must comply with the local, state or territory and international requirements.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Select tackle outfit.
  • 1.1. Select rod suitable to type of fishing, location, habitat and target fish species.
  • 1.2. Select reel according to the rod, line and type of fishing.
  • 1.3. Select class of line according to the rod, reel and type of fishing.
  • 1.4. Check regulations applicable to the location for restrictions on tackle outfits.
2. Select and rig terminal tackle
  • 2.1. Select terminal tackle according to type of fishing, location, habitat and target fish species.
  • 2.2. Select the size and style of hook according to target fish species.
  • 2.3. Select sinkers of a size appropriate to type of fishing and currents in waters to be fished.
  • 2.4. Select and prepare trace or leader, and swivels, as required.
  • 2.5. Prepare and rig all terminal tackle using methods and equipment to suit tackle characteristics.
  • 2.6. Tie knots according to selected terminal tackle and mode of fishing.
  • 2.7. Select other fishing accessories to maximise catch.
3. Balance outfit.
  • 3.1. Match rod, reel and terminal tackle to optimise balance.
  • 3.2. Match line class to rod and reel accounting for line application requirements and breaking strain.
  • 3.3. Balance rod to reel, and balance line and terminal tackle.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6380 SISOFSH203A Select, rig and use terminal tackle Unit of competency
D6381 SISOFSH204A Select, use and maintain fishing tackle outfits Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEU9 SIS30619 Certificate III in Outdoor Leadership Qualification
BEV1 SIS20419 Certificate II in Outdoor Recreation Qualification