Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Products may include:
crustaceans
fish and related products (e.g. roe)
live and dead seafood
manufactured foodstuffs (e.g. soups)
miscellaneous invertebrates
molluscs and related products (e.g. pearls)
ornamental and display aquatic plants and animals
reptiles and related products (e.g. skins)
seaweed, aquatic plants and algae.
Equipment may include:
aquacultural ornamental or holding machinery and equipment
communication equipment, including computers
fishing gear
manufacturing, processing, transport and refrigeration equipment
packing and storage equipment and containers
safety gear and personal protective equipment (PPE)
vessels
wholesale and retail equipment.
Supply chain may include:
auction/wholesale and retail
consumption
cultivate and grow/culture
harvest or catch
live holding and display
process
transport and storage.
Stakeholder organisations may include:
Austrade and Department of Foreign Affairs
certification or accreditation bodies and third-party auditors
commercial fishing or aquatic groups
community representatives, local land holders and residents
conservation and environmental organisations, such as the Nature Conservation Council and the World Wide Fund for Nature
cooperatives, marketing bodies and associations
current and potential customers, clients and suppliers
ecosystem or resource management committees or advisory groups, including Management Advisory Committees (MACs), catchment management groups, Landcare, Bushcare, Coastcare and Seacare
employer, company directors and other professional associations
export promotion agencies, such as the Exporters Club
government funding providers
Indigenous seafood or resource management groups and traditional fishing groups/cooperatives
media
ornamental, aquarium and other hobby groups
political organisations, politicians and ministerial advisors
professional, industry and state or territory representative bodies, including Seafood Experience Australia, National Aquaculture Council, Commonwealth Fisheries Association and Seafood Services Australia
relevant ministries, government departments (federal, state or territory and local) and other regulation authorities, such as Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Australian Aquaculture Inspection Service
research organisations, such as Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics and the Bureau of Rural Sciences
schools, registered training organisations (RTOs) and industry training centres, AgriFood Skills Australia Standing Committee and industry training advisory bodies (ITABs)
statutory authorities, such as the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation
surfing, recreational fishing and boating groups
unions.
Legislation and regulations may include:
business or workplace operations, policies and practices:
commercial law, including fair trading and trade practices
consumer law
corporate law, including registration, licensing and financial reporting
disability policies and practices
equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and sexual harassment
industrial relations and awards, individual employment contracts and share of catch agreements
jurisdictional variations
superannuation
taxation
trade practices
warnings and dismissals
worker's compensation
ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control
food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody
fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits, licences, quotas, catch restrictions, and other compliance requirements, including:
Australian Exclusive Economic Zone
international treaties and agreements
imports quarantine and inspection, and importing approved arrangements for Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS), Australian Customs Service (ACS) and Biosecurity Australia (BA)
Indigenous native title, land claims and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods
land, buildings and vehicle operations:
buildings and structures design and appearance, constructions and additions
poaching, trespass and theft
road laws for use of motor vehicles, bikes, trucks and other transport equipment
soil and water management
water or land lease, tenure or ownership and use
use of chemicals and biological agents
use of firearms and powerheads
use of utilities, including water, natural gas, electricity and sewage
maritime, vessel and occupational diving operations:
Australian occupational diving standards and codes of practice
foreign and Australian legislation applying to quarantine and customs
International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)
International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 1978)
Marine Emergency Response Search and Rescue (MERSAR)
National Standards for Commercial Vessels
pollution prevention - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78)
Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code
use of vessels, right of way and other marine orders, bunkering and refuelling
occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard identification, risk assessment and control
product quality assurance
correct quantities, sizes and other customer requirements
correct naming and labelling (e.g. country of origin, Australian Fish Names Standard and eco-labelling)
third-party certification (e.g. Australian Grown and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems).
New developments may include:
climate change
economic change
legislative and resource management changes
new products, markets, processing, packaging and equipment
political issues
proposed policy changes
research findings
quality and environmental requirements
technological change
third-party accreditation or certification.
Information dissemination may include:
discussion of issues:
at port, sector, cooperative and community meetings
with industry groups and government representatives
verbal information (e.g. face to face and telephone)
websites, Facebook, Twitter and other online networks
written information (e.g. electronic, SMS, memos, reports, newsletters, surveys, media releases, posters and brochures).

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 the ability to:
analyse information for gaps, accuracy and industry significance
be proactive by recognising threats and opportunities affecting the industry
build knowledge by researching information from a wide range of sources on key matters relating to industry
demonstrate current, working knowledge of industry sectors, organisations, representatives and political processes
provide timely and appropriate information and advice to key stakeholders.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in the workplace and in a simulated work environment.

Resources may include:
relevant legislation and regulations
fisheries or aquaculture management or research reports.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
feedback from stakeholders regarding accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information provided by the candidate
interview and oral questioning
observation of an oral presentation by the candidate
review of articles, reports, advice and other industry information written by the candidate
review of a project that describes the candidate's research and analysis of a topic or issue.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other SFILEAD (leadership) units within a Skill Set or qualification.