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Demonstrate estuary fishing skills
Demonstrate estuary fishing skills
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOFSH312A
SISOFSH312A
State Code
D6389
D6389
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
10
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to catch fish in estuarine environments from vessels and onshore locations. The unit focuses on identifying fish habitats, selecting tackle, equipment and bait, and applying appropriate fishing techniques, including the safe handling, landing and releasing of fish.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for estuarine fishing.
- 1.1. Identify target recreational species and their habitats.
- 1.2. Identify potential hazards associated with estuarine fishing and procedures to minimise risks.
- 1.3. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information that may impact on the activity.
- 1.4. Determine the most appropriate fishing technique for the target species.
- 1.5. Select appropriate fishing rig, equipment, terminal tackle, bait or lure and berley for target species and check working order.
- 1.6. Select safety equipment and gear to minimise risk of injury.
- 1.7. Assemble and balance fishing rig to suit target species, habitat and the fishing environment.
2. Catch estuarine fish.
- 2.1. Locate appropriate fishing location and determine safety measures according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 2.2. Deploy fishing rig using appropriate technique to present lure or bait to the target species.
- 2.3. Disperse berley if applicable.
- 2.4. Monitor fishing rigs performance and change settings as required to optimise outcomes.
- 2.5. Retrieve rig and land fish in appropriate manner according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
3. Handle estuarine fish.
- 3.1. Handle and release fish in a humane manner according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 3.2. Release fish using appropriate tagging and return techniques.
- 3.3. Despatch retained fish in a humane manner according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
4. Finalise fishing operations
- 4.1. Analyse performance of the fishing rig, bait or lure and berley.
- 4.2. Identify improvements or modifications for future fishing sessions.
- 4.3. Clean, maintain and safely stow fishing rig and equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
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.
Recreational species may include:
Australian Bass
Barramundi
Blackfish
Bonito
Bream, Black and Yellow Fin
Estuary Cod
Estuary Perch
Flathead
Flounder
Garfish
Kingfish
Luderick
Mackeral
Mangrove Jack
Morwong
Mullet
Mulloway
Queen Fish
Snapper
Sooty Grunter
Tailor
Tarpon
Tarwhine
Tommy Ruff
Trevally
Whiting.
Hazards may include:
dangerous fish
poisonous or dangerous flora or fauna
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure
stings and bites.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Fishing techniques may include:
lure
spinning
float
bottom
drifting
live or dead bait
trolling depth and speed.
Fishing rig, equipment, terminal tackle may include:
rods
reels and line
rigs.
Bait may include:
prawns
cungevoi
bread
abalone
pilchards
whitebait
live fish
pippies
worms.
Lures may include:
soft plastic
metal
minnow
spinners.
Berley may include:
tuna oil
chicken pellets
bread
fish frames
maggots.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations:
marine regulations
fishing regulations and restrictions
protected species
recreational fishery and netting licenses
fish and bag size limits.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
safety and emergency procedures
use, maintenance and storage of fishing equipment
procedures for handling dangerous fish
humane handling of fish policies
procedures for returning undersized and unwanted fish to water
manufacturer's design specifications and recommendations for equipment use
code of ethics.
Handle and release fish may include:
using fish handling tools, crates and rubber landing nets
removing hook or cutting the line
de hooking with fish still in the water
using gentle release practices.
Recreational species may include:
Australian Bass
Barramundi
Blackfish
Bonito
Bream, Black and Yellow Fin
Estuary Cod
Estuary Perch
Flathead
Flounder
Garfish
Kingfish
Luderick
Mackeral
Mangrove Jack
Morwong
Mullet
Mulloway
Queen Fish
Snapper
Sooty Grunter
Tailor
Tarpon
Tarwhine
Tommy Ruff
Trevally
Whiting.
Hazards may include:
dangerous fish
poisonous or dangerous flora or fauna
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure
stings and bites.
Relevant sources may include:
Bureau of Meteorology
media
land managers or agencies
coastal patrol or coastguard
volunteer marine rescue
local knowledge.
Weather and environmental information may include:
satellite images
daily and weekly forecasts
maximum and minimum temperatures
weather warnings
event warnings
river levels
synoptic charts
high and low tide predictions.
Fishing techniques may include:
lure
spinning
float
bottom
drifting
live or dead bait
trolling depth and speed.
Fishing rig, equipment, terminal tackle may include:
rods
reels and line
rigs.
Bait may include:
prawns
cungevoi
bread
abalone
pilchards
whitebait
live fish
pippies
worms.
Lures may include:
soft plastic
metal
minnow
spinners.
Berley may include:
tuna oil
chicken pellets
bread
fish frames
maggots.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations:
marine regulations
fishing regulations and restrictions
protected species
recreational fishery and netting licenses
fish and bag size limits.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
safety and emergency procedures
use, maintenance and storage of fishing equipment
procedures for handling dangerous fish
humane handling of fish policies
procedures for returning undersized and unwanted fish to water
manufacturer's design specifications and recommendations for equipment use
code of ethics.
Handle and release fish may include:
using fish handling tools, crates and rubber landing nets
removing hook or cutting the line
de hooking with fish still in the water
using gentle release practices.
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 safety measures to conduct estuarine fishing activities and selects safety equipment and gear to minimise the risk of injury
applies a range of fishing techniques and processes to catch and handle fish in estuarine environments using various baits and lures
evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths and weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple estuary fishing activities in locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
appropriate estuarine fishing environments
equipment to fish in estuarine fishing environments.
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 all practical tasks during estuarine fishing
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of estuarine fishing techniques and equipment
observation of safe and humane catching and handling of fish
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 safety measures to conduct estuarine fishing activities and selects safety equipment and gear to minimise the risk of injury
applies a range of fishing techniques and processes to catch and handle fish in estuarine environments using various baits and lures
evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths and weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure participation in multiple estuary fishing activities in locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
appropriate estuarine fishing environments
equipment to fish in estuarine fishing environments.
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 all practical tasks during estuarine fishing
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of estuarine fishing techniques and equipment
observation of safe and humane catching and handling of fish
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 |