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Catch aquatic animals in a survival situation

Catch aquatic animals in a survival situation

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFSUR001
State Code
AVP08
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
061301 - Occupational Health And Safety
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit describes the skills required to catch aquatic animals in a survival situation. This includes preparing improvised fishing resources and conducting fishing operations. The individual is not expected to be an expert fisherperson but rather to have sufficient skills and knowledge to obtain, where possible, a measure of sustenance from waterways to increase their chances of survival.This unit was developed for Defence personnel but may be relevant to others.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would act autonomously, while performing concrete tasks, in a broad range of contexts which may be highly unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare improvised fishing resources
  • 1.1 Assemble improvised tackle from natural resources and basic survival resources (i.e. wire, fish hooks and fishing line).
  • 1.2 Identify and prepare natural fishstunning agents.
  • 1.3 Bait tackle using locally acquired insects and animals appropriate to the type of aquatic animal being sought.
2. Conduct fishing operation
  • 2.1 Choose location and timing of fishing operation to optimise the chances of success.
  • 2.2 Apply basic fishing techniques to attract the desired aquatic animal to strike.
  • 2.3 Land hooked aquatic animals.
  • 2.4 Site and enhance tidal pools (includes making use of inlets, natural constrictions) to trap aquatic animals during tidal ranges.
  • 2.5 Handle, dispatch, gut and fillet captured aquatic animals, and remove undesirable/poisonous animals from catch.
  • 2.6 Examine guts to identify animals’ preferred diet with the aim of targeting particular species and reinvesting offal and offcuts in ongoing fishing operations.
  • 2.7 Implement techniques for maintaining aquatic animals in fresh condition until required for consumption.
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State Code National Code Title Type
AD269 DEFSS00011 Survival Skill Set Skill set