Assessor Resource

SFICOMP302C
Exercise compliance powers

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency involves exercising compliance powers to enforce laws relating to fisheries management and other associated legislation.

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm ability to:

exercise compliance powers with tact, discretion and sensitivity in an ethical manner and in accordance with legal and organisational policies and procedures.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

jurisdictional laws, by-laws and regulations relating to offences against state, territory and commonwealth fisheries.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may be conducted on the job and/or in simulated work environments. Evidence of competency will need to be gathered over time and from across a range of actual/simulated workplace situations.

Resources may include:

actual or simulated crime/incident scene

persons, property, vessels and vehicles for searching.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of demonstration

portfolio of reports/documentation

role-play

written or oral short-answer testing.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

applying for search warrants

applying the 'use of force' (defensive tactics)

cautioning or arresting persons

applying conflict resolution, mediation and incident de-escalation

containing and preserving various crime/incident scenes

effectively communicating appropriate instructions/directives to suspects and other members of the public

identifying situational behaviour and problems

minimising workplace risks to self, colleagues and the public.

Literacy skills used for:

documenting actions

preparing and writing reports and briefs of evidence

responding to conflict.

Required knowledge

Anti-Discrimination Act

Disability Act

human behaviour and the impacts of age, gender, ethnicity, social background and recreational practices,, such as use of drugs and alcohol

Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

jurisdictional laws and procedures for search and entry

jurisdictional laws, by-laws and regulations relating to offences against state, territory and commonwealth fisheries

jurisdictional policy and procedures covering reactive operational safety issues/practices

potential risks associated with operational policing

reporting requirements in relation to operational safety matters

requirements for crime or incident scene preservation and investigation, as far as it relates to non-compliance with fisheries management regulations

strategies to optimise safety under a range of operational scenarios

the 'use of force' and its legal parameters.

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.

Searches may include:

at sea, beach or landing

of inland waterways

of persons

of premises

of vehicles or vessels

to locate evidence.

Breaches of the law may include non-compliance with:

Criminal Code

Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) legislation

fisheries legislation

licensing terms and conditions

marine/boating legislation

National Parks and Wildlife legislation.

Documentation may include:

arrest reports

briefs of evidence

cautioning notices

expiation notices

information reports.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Decision to enter and/or search is made and conducted with due regard to lawful authority and jurisdictional procedures. 
Search process is thorough, meticulous and adheres to operational policy and procedures. 
Property is seized or collected, recorded and stored according to jurisdictional policy and legislative requirements. 
Any damage and/or injuries incurred are accurately documented according to jurisdictional policy. 
Breaches of the law are identified and investigated according to relevant jurisdictional law, policy and procedures. 
The decision to caution, report or arrest is made at the discretion of the officer and conveyed to the person concerned according to jurisdiction guidelines and professional codes of conduct. 
Relevant and accurate documentation is prepared and submitted as required by law and/or jurisdictional policy. 
Suspects are transported for further processing according to their legal rights and jurisdictional policy. 
Suspects are treated in a fair, equitable and non-discriminatory manner. 
Suspects are made aware of, and provided with, their legal entitlements under relevant jurisdictional laws and procedures. 
Crime or incident scenes are correctly assessed for future investigation requirements. 
Where necessary, crime or incident scenes are correctly secured to facilitate potential future investigatory activity. 
All actions and reports taken at crime or incident scenes optimise the gathering and preservation of evidence present and its lawful presentation in court. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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