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Guide fishing trips
Guide fishing trips
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOFSH307A
SISOFSH307A
State Code
D6384
D6384
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/03/2013
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
22/03/2013
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to guide or lead participants on day or overnight fishing trips. This unit focuses on the application of planning skills to make suitable arrangements to safely guide groups on fishing trips on lakes and or rivers in coastal and or offshore conditions.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan fishing trip.
- 1.1. Conduct relevant assessments to determine the condition of participants.
- 1.2. Develop a trip plan according to participant's needs, type of fishing, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.3. Select an appropriate fishing location for the trip according to participant's abilities, trip objectives, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.
- 1.4. Identify hazards associated with the type of fishing and minimise risks to ensure safety of participants.
- 1.5. Access relevant sources to interpret detailed weather and environmental information to determine trip plan.
- 1.6. Determine food and water requirements according to principles of nutrition and contextual issues of the trip.
- 1.7. Obtain permits or permission for access where required, and inform appropriate authorities before commencing the fishing trip.
2. Select equipment for the group.
- 2.1. Select fishing equipment according to contextual issues and organisational policies and procedures, and check serviceability.
- 2.2. Rig and adjust equipment and ensure suitability to the participant and location.
- 2.3. Check safety and first aid equipment to ensure suitability to the group and the location.
3. Brief participants.
- 3.1. Communicate instructions and relevant information about the fishing trip in a manner suitable to the participants.
- 3.2. Outline logistical details and safety procedures for the trip.
- 3.3. Establish a suitable communication system for participants to use throughout trip.
- 3.4. Demonstrate correct fishing techniques according to the type of fishing and location.
- 3.5. Check and confirm participants are properly equipped for the trip.
4. Lead fishing trip.
- 4.1. Evaluate conditions and provide direction and advice to group during the trip.
- 4.2. Demonstrate techniques, where required, to safely and efficiently negotiate features of the fishing environment.
- 4.3. Monitor individual and group progress and provide appropriate feedback throughout.
- 4.4. Identify potential hazards and decide how they can be overcome or avoided.
- 4.5. Implement appropriate modifications to trip in regard to all variable factors that are monitored.
- 4.6. Respond to any emergency or non routine situation, according to organisational policies and procedures.
5. Complete post trip responsibilities.
- 5.1. Notify relevant authority of trip completion.
- 5.2. Retrieve, inspect, repair and store equipment according to organisational policies and procedures.
- 5.3. Evaluate relevant aspects of fishing trip.
- 5.4. Identify potential areas of improvement for future fishing trips.
- 5.5. Review own performance and identify potential improvements.
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.
Condition of participants may include:
previous fishing experience
physical capabilities
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
guide and participant ratios
risk and contingency management plans.
Type of fishing may include:
fly
freshwater
oceanic
estuary
beach and rock
charter in and off-shore.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use, maintenance and storage of fishing equipment
manufacturer's design specifications and recommendations for equipment use
procedures for handling dangerous fish
procedures for returning undersized and unwanted fish to water
communication protocols
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
confidentiality of participant information
code of ethics.
Trip objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
catching various species of fish
adventure and recreation.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards
slippery or unstable shore
poor posture, poor technique
poor carrying techniques
loose or insecure craft when being transported.
other craft.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
hyperthermia
injuries
exhaustion
dehydration.
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.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
food preparation
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including tide times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Equipment may include:
fishing equipment
navigation equipment
safety and rescue equipment
Relevant information may include:
minimal environmental impact practices
fishing techniques
logistical details
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
use of first aid, safety and rescue equipment
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common fishing incidents or risks
guide or participant ratios
contingency and risk management
establishing safe areas or boundaries, if applicable.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather and conditions
equipment failure
available fish species.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
Condition of participants may include:
previous fishing experience
physical capabilities
age
injuries and illnesses.
Plan may include:
aims and objectives
date, time and duration
location, equipment and resources
guide and participant ratios
risk and contingency management plans.
Type of fishing may include:
fly
freshwater
oceanic
estuary
beach and rock
charter in and off-shore.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
permits or permission for access
environmental regulations
marine regulations.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
use, maintenance and storage of fishing equipment
manufacturer's design specifications and recommendations for equipment use
procedures for handling dangerous fish
procedures for returning undersized and unwanted fish to water
communication protocols
risk management procedures
time and budget constraints
confidentiality of participant information
code of ethics.
Trip objectives may include:
self improvement
meeting people
catching various species of fish
adventure and recreation.
Hazards may include:
temperature extremes
slippery or unstable terrain
dangerous animals and insects
stinging trees and nettles
dense vegetation
group management hazards
slippery or unstable shore
poor posture, poor technique
poor carrying techniques
loose or insecure craft when being transported.
other craft.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
hyperthermia
injuries
exhaustion
dehydration.
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.
Food and water requirements may include:
menu planning and preparation
range of foods.
Principles of nutrition may include:
food groups
dietary guidelines
food preparation
individual food requirements and allergies.
Contextual issues may include:
weather conditions, including tide times
season
transport
location
trip distance and duration
group objectives
group size.
Equipment may include:
fishing equipment
navigation equipment
safety and rescue equipment
Relevant information may include:
minimal environmental impact practices
fishing techniques
logistical details
responsible and safe behaviour.
Safety procedures may include:
use of first aid, safety and rescue equipment
symptoms, treatment and prevention of common fishing incidents or risks
guide or participant ratios
contingency and risk management
establishing safe areas or boundaries, if applicable.
Variable factors may include:
change of weather and conditions
equipment failure
available fish species.
Relevant aspects may include:
objectives
planning process
activity site
weather
equipment selection
clothing selection
food selection
instructional content
instructional technique
assessment technique
group feedback
directing techniques
rescue techniques employed.
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:
plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors group in a safe and professional manner
applies effective modifications and contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems or variable factors that may arise during fishing trips
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure guiding of groups on multiple fishing trips in fishing locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
suitable fishing locations to guide participants
participants to take part in fishing trips
a range of oceanic, offshore, fly, estuarine and freshwater fishing tackle and equipment
resources and information regarding participants and fishing site to plan, guide and document fishing trips for a variety of participants.
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 planning and guiding processes and interacting with participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all fishing activities throughout trip
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of fishing trip plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors group in a safe and professional manner
applies effective modifications and contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems or variable factors that may arise during fishing trips
encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths, weaknesses and areas that need improvement.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure guiding of groups on multiple fishing trips in fishing locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
suitable fishing locations to guide participants
participants to take part in fishing trips
a range of oceanic, offshore, fly, estuarine and freshwater fishing tackle and equipment
resources and information regarding participants and fishing site to plan, guide and document fishing trips for a variety of participants.
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 planning and guiding processes and interacting with participants, including conveying information for safe participation
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the application of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all fishing activities throughout trip
observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure
review of fishing trip plans
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C6199 | SROFSH009A | Guide fishing trips | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBF41 | SISOFSH004 | Lead fishing activities | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J761 | SIS30413 | Certificate III in Outdoor Recreation | Qualification |