Elements and Performance Criteria

The range of variables places the competency in context and allows for differences between enterprises and workplaces, including practices, knowledge and requirements. The range of variables also provides a focus for assessment and relates to the unit as a whole. The following variables may be present.

Fish species:
· eating
· game
· exotic
· protected.

Stock levels, seasonal and tide fluctuations
· level of supply
· tide times
· seasonal movements of different fish species
· climatic conditions.

Regulatory requirements:
· limits on catch
· limits on size
· licence requirements.

Customer needs:
· families
· children
· experienced fishers
· inexperienced fishers
· special needs such as disability or language.
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Information recording:
· written notes
· database
· memory.

Customer communications:
· by phone
· brochures
· advertising
· internet
· mail.

Each unit of competency has an evidence guide that relates directly to the performance criteria and the range of variables. Its purpose is to guide assessment of the unit in the workplace and/or training program. The following components provide information to assist this purpose.

Underpinning knowledge
The essential knowledge and understanding a person needs to perform work to the required standard include:
· different sources of information-other fishermen, industry networks, industry regulatory authorities, educational institutions, tourist information centres
· different ways in which customers seek information.

Practical skills
The essential skills a person needs to perform work to the required standards include:
· written and verbal communication skills
· research skills
· reading skills.

Critical aspects of competence
Assessment must confirm ability to:
· locate reliable fishing charter destinations.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
· local marine, coastal, inland waterways environment
· fish populations.

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit may be assessed after/with:
· No recommendations.

Context of assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested.
· written or oral short answer testing
· practical exercises
· project work
· observation of practical demonstration.

Resources required for assessment
Resources may include:
· telephone
· customers.