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.
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has collected and recorded fishery management data for at least one fishing operation, including:
validating catch, effort and other variables against fishing activity
adhering to safety and environmental requirements during collection
completing data entries that are accurate and reliable.
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
basic biological features of target species and likely by-catch
health and safety and environmental policies, standards and guidelines relevant to collecting fisheries management data
scientific principles that influence the design of data collection systems
recreational and traditional fishing catches or geographic area
species, other seafood and aquatic products and equipment, and resources relevant to the workplace, sector or geographic area
purposes of fisheries management data collection
manual or electronic data collection requirements relating to catch, effort, species, environment, method, vessel, and time, date and location
work regime and typical equipment used to collect data for target species, product and likely by-catch
importance of, and process for, entering and maintaining accurate records.
Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:
physical conditions:
skills must be demonstrated in a fishery management data collection setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
resources, equipment and materials:
resources, equipment and materials suitable for data collection
specifications:
access to legislation and regulations relevant to fishery management data collections
workplace procedures for collecting and recording fishery management data, including advice on health and safety and environmental requirements.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.