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Demonstrate marine offshore fishing skills
Demonstrate marine offshore fishing skills
Unit of competency
National Code
SISOFSH417A
SISOFSH417A
State Code
D6394
D6394
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/03/2013
Field of Education
092101 - Sport And Recreation Activities
Original Release Date
18/03/2013
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to catch fish in blue water and marine offshore reef environments. 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 blue water fish.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to fish in a marine offshore environment.
- 1.1. Identify marine offshore target species, their habitat and seasonal cycle.
- 1.2. Identify potential hazards associated with marine offshore 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 fish offshore.
- 2.1. Locate appropriate offshore 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 offshore 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, handling 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 fly and fishing rig.
- 4.2. Identify improvements or modifications for future fly 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.
Species may include:
Blue Water Species
Reef species.
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
the fishing location
tides
size and species of fish landed
reliability of navigation equipment.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure
stings or 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:
trolling
bottom fishing
float
jig
lure
cubing or chunking.
Fishing rig, equipment, terminal tackle may include:
rods
reels and line
rigs
sinkers
lines.
Bait may include:
fish pieces or fish gut
live or dead bait fish
chicken meat
shell fish
prawns
squid
worms
nippers
weed.
Berley may include:
commercial mix
fish frames, pieces or scraps
prawn heads and shells
fish oils
bread or bread crumbs
worms
maggots
sand
wheat
bran
chopped weed
vegetable mix
berley cages, blobs, bombs.
Offshore fishing location may include:
edge of the continental shelf
beyond continental shelf
canyons
sea mounts and ridges
reef
maritime wreck
current lines
temperature breaks.
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 equipment
procedures for handling dangerous fish
humane handling of fish policies
procedures for returning undersized and unwanted fish to water
maritime emergency procedures
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
fizzing a fish
releasing weights.
Species may include:
Blue Water Species
Reef species.
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
the fishing location
tides
size and species of fish landed
reliability of navigation equipment.
Risks may include:
hypothermia
heat exhaustion
injuries
exhaustion
lost party or party member
equipment failure
stings or 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:
trolling
bottom fishing
float
jig
lure
cubing or chunking.
Fishing rig, equipment, terminal tackle may include:
rods
reels and line
rigs
sinkers
lines.
Bait may include:
fish pieces or fish gut
live or dead bait fish
chicken meat
shell fish
prawns
squid
worms
nippers
weed.
Berley may include:
commercial mix
fish frames, pieces or scraps
prawn heads and shells
fish oils
bread or bread crumbs
worms
maggots
sand
wheat
bran
chopped weed
vegetable mix
berley cages, blobs, bombs.
Offshore fishing location may include:
edge of the continental shelf
beyond continental shelf
canyons
sea mounts and ridges
reef
maritime wreck
current lines
temperature breaks.
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 equipment
procedures for handling dangerous fish
humane handling of fish policies
procedures for returning undersized and unwanted fish to water
maritime emergency procedures
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
fizzing a fish
releasing weights.
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 marine offshore fishing activities and selects safety equipment and gear to minimise the risk of injury
applies a range of fishing techniques and various processes to catch and handle fish in marine offshore 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 marine offshore fishing activities in locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
appropriate marine offshore fishing environments
marine offshore fishing equipment.
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 marine offshore fishing
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of marine offshore fishing techniques
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 marine offshore fishing activities and selects safety equipment and gear to minimise the risk of injury
applies a range of fishing techniques and various processes to catch and handle fish in marine offshore 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 marine offshore fishing activities in locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
appropriate marine offshore fishing environments
marine offshore fishing equipment.
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 marine offshore fishing
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of marine offshore fishing techniques
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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|---|---|---|---|
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