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Analyse and report onboard observations

Analyse and report onboard observations

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIOBS304
State Code
OAR50
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and report onboard observations of fisheries and/or environmental management. This unit applies to observers who are required to examine raw data, present results, determine trends, unusual occurrences and uncertainty in scientific and fisheries management data, and report results according to the agency requirements.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Check data and perform basic computations
  • 1.1 Examine raw measurement data, estimations and observations for consistency with expectations and reasonable ranges
  • 1.2 Calculate and check scientific quantities with required accuracy and precision
  • 1.3 Present results in appropriate formats
2. Analyse trends and relationships between sets of data
  • 2.1 Analyse results to determine trends and relationships between sets of data
  • 2.2 Draw logical conclusions from the analyses
  • 2.3 Recognise and report results that are inconsistent with expectations
  • 2.4 Identify possible causes and effects of unexpected outcomes by examining fishing records and notes of atypical observations
3. Report results
  • 3.1 Use charts, tables and graphs to present results in the appropriate formats
  • 3.2 Present reports in a format and style consistent with requirements
  • 3.3 Communicate results within the specified time and according to workplace requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9251 SFIOBSV304B Analyse and report onboard observations Unit of competency