Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor fish catches for legal compliance
Monitor fish catches for legal compliance
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICPL308
SFICPL308
State Code
OAR91
OAR91
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor fish catches and fisheries quotas for legal compliance, and record and report all compliance activities.The unit applies to individuals who assess fish catches against standards for specific species that may include size, quantity and types of catching equipment used in the catching process.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor fish catches for legal compliance
- 1.1 Monitor catches for compliance with regulated limits for species
- 1.2 Monitor fish catching devices for compliance with regulated limits, procedures, and registration and licence conditions
- 1.3 Identify and act upon breaches of legislation and regulations according to jurisdictional procedures
- 1.4 Carry out compliance monitoring activities according to industry hygiene and sanitation practices
- 1.5 Carry out all compliance monitoring activities in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel and equipment
- 1.6 Record and report legal compliance monitoring activities according to jurisdictional procedures
2. Monitor fisheries quota compliance
- 2.1 Monitor catch and catch disposal records for compliance with industry and regulated reporting procedures
- 2.2 Compare estimated and actual weights of catch and identify variations greater than acceptable industry standards
- 2.3 Compare recorded and actual quantities of fish in catch and identify variations greater than industry standards
- 2.4 Investigate non-compliant weight and quantity variations
- 2.5 Record and report fisheries quota compliance monitoring activities according to organisation procedures
3. Monitor market documentation for fish sales and purchases
- 3.1 Ensure market documentation matches purchase records, and identify discrepancies
- 3.2 Ensure sales documentation and business records comply with regulations
- 3.3 Record and report sales and purchase compliance monitoring activities according to jurisdictional procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D9189 | SFICOMP308C | Monitor fish catches for legal compliance | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEJ1 | SFI40319 | Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |
| BEI6 | SFI30419 | Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |