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.
Information 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 (electronic, SMS, memos, reports, newsletters, surveys, media releases, posters and brochures).
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 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.
Participants may include:
chairperson, who may be independent
commercial fisher seafood sector members
environment and conservation members
government or agency members, such as Australian Fisheries Management Authority representatives
other community or stakeholder members
recreational fisher or resource user members
research members
traditional fisher or resource user members.
Balanced conclusions may include:
achievement of ESD of the species
achievement of the commercial viability of fishing operators
conservation of the species
implementation of adaptive management strategies that reflect the uncertainty of scientific and other data
maintenance of the ecosystem
recognition of the interests of other users of the ecosystem.
Resource management options may include:
combination of input and output controls and other sector-specific options
input controls for aquaculture, ornamental or holding enterprises:
licences or permits for operation
open and closed seasons
restrictions on intensity of operations, and numbers of culture or holding units within specific area
restrictions on translocations of live stock
specifications or minimal requirements on equipment
input controls for fishing:
area closures
limited entry
open and closed seasons
restriction on boat numbers
restrictions on gear
output controls for aquaculture, ornamental or holding enterprises:
information on production returns
treatment and disposal of effluents and wastes
output controls for fishing:
individual transferable quotas
total allowable catches.

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 long-term trends to identify the need to change current industry policies and procedures
assess the implications of a particular course of action for other stakeholders and interest groups
canvass management strategies that reflect risk and the uncertainty of impacts on the ecosystem
challenge traditional thinking and solutions and seek proactive and adaptive approaches
develop and promote practical action plans and strategies to achieve the industry's vision and goals
evaluate the potential outcomes of strategies in respect to achieving industry goals
identify current best practice in other industries and organisations (both within Australia and internationally)
identify opportunities for beneficial change
take a broad industry view that goes beyond sectors, organisations and individuals.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
feedback from stakeholders about the candidate's contribution to seafood management planning in the sector
interview and oral questioning
review of articles, reports, advice and other industry information written by the candidate
role-plays and responses to scenarios.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other SFILEAD (leadership) units within a Skill Set or qualification.