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 the ability to:

communicate clearly with key individuals, target groups and the government to position the industry to best effect

listen actively, understand the information needs of others and adapt communication to suit

prepare for and participate in meetings to obtain effective outcomes

negotiate and lobby persuasively

review evidence from leadership or other appropriate training programs or courses

negotiate constructively by acknowledging the legitimate positions of other stakeholders.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

feedback from stakeholders about the candidate's ability to participate in meetings

feedback from stakeholders about the capability of the candidate to establish rapport and negotiate effectively

interview and oral questioning

observation of networking undertaken by the candidate

review of industry information prepared by the candidate

role-plays and responses to scenarios.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other SFILEAD (leadership) units within a Skill Set or qualification.

Required skills

achieving outcomes in meetings through adherence to meeting procedures and seeking consensus and compromise

acknowledging disagreements and the views of others and dealing constructively with differences

compromising to achieve realistic and achievable outcomes

consulting and encouraging involvement and commitment within the sector

encouraging the exchange of views and information through active listening and effective questioning techniques

ensuring that negotiations stay focused and do not collapse unnecessarily

ensuring that the intended message is delivered and that key points are covered

identifying and liaising with key people from stakeholder groups, other organisations and government

making a strong case without overselling or becoming personal or aggressive

providing verbal and written communication that is clear and concise.

Required knowledge

available public and community forums

government legislation and budget processes

government organisations, processes and communication channels

information and resources available in the industry and within the organisation

political parties, platforms and processes

principles of negotiation, mediation, conflict resolution and incident de-escalation

structured and inclusive meeting procedures

the range of stakeholder organisations and their interests.

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.

Stakeholders and other organisations may include:

Austrade and Department of Foreign Affairs

certification or accreditation bodies, and third-party auditors

commercial fishing or aquatic groups

community representatives, local land holders and residents

conservation and environmental organisations, such as the Nature Conservation Council and the World Wide Fund for Nature

cooperatives, marketing bodies and associations

current and potential customers, clients and suppliers

ecosystem or resource management committees or advisory groups, including Management Advisory Committees (MACs), catchment management groups, Landcare, Bushcare, Coastcare and Seacare

employer, company directors and other professional associations

export promotion agencies, such as the Exporters Club

government funding providers

Indigenous seafood or resource management groups, and traditional fishing groups/cooperatives

media

ornamental, aquarium and other hobby groups

political organisations, politicians and ministerial advisors

professional, industry and state or territory representative bodies, including Seafood Experience Australia, National Aquaculture Council, Commonwealth Fisheries Association and Seafood Services Australia

relevant ministries, government departments (federal, state or territory, and local) and other regulation authorities, such as Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Australian Aquaculture Inspection Service

research organisations, such as Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics and the Bureau of Rural Sciences

schools, registered training organisations (RTOs) and industry training centres, AgriFood Skills Australia Standing Committee and industry training advisory bodies (ITABs)

statutory authorities, such as the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

surfing, recreational fishing and boating groups

unions.

Diversity of views may include:

achievement of economically sustainable development (ESD) of the species

achievement of the commercial viability of fishing or aquaculture operators

conservation of the species

humane slaughter and animal welfare

maintenance of the ecosystem

implementation of adaptive management strategies that reflect uncertainty in scientific and other data

recognition of the interests of other users of the ecosystem

resource access and use of non-renewable resources (e.g. water and fuel).

Industry sector may include:

aquaculture

fisheries compliance

foreign fishers and companies

importing, exporting, trading and marketing

Indigenous Australian fishers

ornamentals and aquaria

post-harvest:

live holding or display

processing

transport and distribution

wholesale and retail

vessel operations

wild catch fisheries, including fishing charter operations.

Meetings may include:

cooperative or other organisation's board meetings

meetings with industry groups, researchers and government and political representatives

port, sector, community and service club meetings

public forums

regional, state, territory and national policy development meetings

resource management groups, including fishery MACs, Landcare, Bushcare, Coastcare and Seacare

catchment management group meetings