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Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sector
Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sector
Unit of competency
National Code
SFILEAD401B
SFILEAD401B
State Code
D9233
D9233
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/10/2014
Field of Education
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/10/2014
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit of competency deals with the capability of an industry sector leader to keep up-to-date with current and emerging industry sector developments and to disseminate and present information effectively to industry members and at public forums.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Build and maintain a detailed knowledge of the sector
- 1.1. Knowledge of key products, equipment, supply chain, stakeholders and other organisations, resource management processes and policies, work policies and practices, resource management processes/policies, legislation and regulations and other industry sectors is developed and maintained.
- 1.2. Likely sources of information are identified and accessed as required.
- 1.3. Relevant historical events, and the sensitivities and positions of the people involved, are recalled and applied.
2. Assess new developments
- 2.1. Emerging issues of potential significance to the industry are identified and researched.
- 2.2. Relevant research findings are assessed for significance to the sector.
- 2.3. The opportunities and risks of new developments are identified and assessed.
- 2.4. The views of other stakeholders and interest groups are identified and assessed for their potential benefit or impact.
- 2.5. Risk mitigation strategies are developed in consultation with other sector members.
3. Disseminate information to best effect
- 3.1. Broad sector awareness and interest in key issues are promoted by providing regular and timely information.
- 3.2. Accurate and balanced information is disseminated to other stakeholders using language, style and format that are readily understood.
4. Present information at public forums
- 4.1. Appropriate forums are selected to present industry positions.
- 4.2. Reliable information and advice are obtained to prepare appropriately focused presentations.
- 4.3. Presentations are made at public forums using language and delivery styles that have been adapted to meet the needs of the audience.
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. canned seafood and soups)
miscellaneous invertebrates
shellfish 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:
aquaculture, 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 and other 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, 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.
Relevant 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
fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits, licences, quotas, catch restrictions, and other compliance requirements, including:
Australian Exclusive Economic Zone
international treaties and agreements
food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody
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
use of chemicals and biological agents
use of firearms and powerheads
use of utilities, including water, natural gas, electricity and sewage
water or land lease, tenure or ownership and use
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 naming and labelling (country of origin, Australian Fish Names Standard and eco-labelling)
correct quantities, sizes, other customer requirements
third-party certification (e.g. Australian Grown and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems).
Industry sectors may include:
aquaculture
fisheries compliance
foreign fishers and companies
importing, exporting, trading and marketing
Indigenous Australian fishers
ornamentals and aquaria
post-harvest:
live holding or display
processing
transport and distribution
wholesale and retail
vessel operations
wild catch fisheries, including fishing charter operations.
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
quality and environmental requirements
research findings
technological change
third-party accreditation or certification.
Information may include:
discussion of issues:
at port, sector, cooperative and community meetings
with industry groups and government representatives
verbal information (face to face and telephone)
websites, Facebook, Twitter and other online networks
written information (electronic, SMS, memos, reports, newsletters, surveys, media releases, posters and brochures).
Presentation may include:
clarity of message
humour and entertainment value
preparation, including knowledge of the subject matter and suitability of presentation for target audience or occasion
presentation aids (e.g. handouts, overhead transparencies, slides, PowerPoint, CDs, DVDs and videotapes)
punctuality and personal appearance
responses to questions
tone and volume of voice
use of language and explanations.
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. canned seafood and soups)
miscellaneous invertebrates
shellfish 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:
aquaculture, 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 and other 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, 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.
Relevant 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
fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits, licences, quotas, catch restrictions, and other compliance requirements, including:
Australian Exclusive Economic Zone
international treaties and agreements
food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody
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
use of chemicals and biological agents
use of firearms and powerheads
use of utilities, including water, natural gas, electricity and sewage
water or land lease, tenure or ownership and use
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 naming and labelling (country of origin, Australian Fish Names Standard and eco-labelling)
correct quantities, sizes, other customer requirements
third-party certification (e.g. Australian Grown and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems).
Industry sectors may include:
aquaculture
fisheries compliance
foreign fishers and companies
importing, exporting, trading and marketing
Indigenous Australian fishers
ornamentals and aquaria
post-harvest:
live holding or display
processing
transport and distribution
wholesale and retail
vessel operations
wild catch fisheries, including fishing charter operations.
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
quality and environmental requirements
research findings
technological change
third-party accreditation or certification.
Information may include:
discussion of issues:
at port, sector, cooperative and community meetings
with industry groups and government representatives
verbal information (face to face and telephone)
websites, Facebook, Twitter and other online networks
written information (electronic, SMS, memos, reports, newsletters, surveys, media releases, posters and brochures).
Presentation may include:
clarity of message
humour and entertainment value
preparation, including knowledge of the subject matter and suitability of presentation for target audience or occasion
presentation aids (e.g. handouts, overhead transparencies, slides, PowerPoint, CDs, DVDs and videotapes)
punctuality and personal appearance
responses to questions
tone and volume of voice
use of language and explanations.
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:
build knowledge by researching information from a wide range of sources on key matters relating to the sector
analyse information for gaps, accuracy and industry significance
be proactive by recognising threats and opportunities affecting the sector
provide timely and appropriate information and advice to sector members and other stakeholders.
Assessment must confirm current working knowledge of:
the sector, organisations, representatives and political processes relevant to the industry sector.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
relevant legislation and regulations
fisheries management or research reports.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
evidence from leadership or other appropriate training programs or courses
feedback from stakeholders regarding accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information provided by the candidate
interview and oral questioning
observation of an oral presentation made by the candidate
review of a project that describes the candidate's research and analysis of a topic or issue
review of articles, reports, advice and other industry information written by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other SFILEAD (leadership) units within a Skill Set or 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 the ability to:
build knowledge by researching information from a wide range of sources on key matters relating to the sector
analyse information for gaps, accuracy and industry significance
be proactive by recognising threats and opportunities affecting the sector
provide timely and appropriate information and advice to sector members and other stakeholders.
Assessment must confirm current working knowledge of:
the sector, organisations, representatives and political processes relevant to the industry sector.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
relevant legislation and regulations
fisheries management or research reports.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
evidence from leadership or other appropriate training programs or courses
feedback from stakeholders regarding accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information provided by the candidate
interview and oral questioning
observation of an oral presentation made by the candidate
review of a project that describes the candidate's research and analysis of a topic or issue
review of articles, reports, advice and other industry information written by the candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other SFILEAD (leadership) units within a Skill Set or qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4242 | SFILEAD401A | Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sector | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W988 | SFI40111 | Certificate IV in Aquaculture | Qualification |
| D626 | SFI40411 | Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |
| W989 | SFI40211 | Certificate IV in Fishing Operations | Qualification |
| AC363 | SFISS00006 | Industry Leadership - Sector Representation Skill Set | Skill set |
| D625 | SFI40311 | Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management) | Qualification |
| D628 | SFI40611 | Certificate IV in Seafood Industry Sales and Distribution | Qualification |
| D627 | SFI40511 | Certificate IV in Seafood Processing | Qualification |