Assessor Resource
SFIOBSV301B
Monitor and record fishing operations
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
This unit has application to the work undertaken by observers who are placed on board designated fishing vessels by the Australian Maritime Fisheries Authority, to monitor and record fishing operations for research purposes. An observer generally works alone although they work and live in a cooperative arrangement with the vessel crew during the cruise.
All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles.
Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, checked, used and maintained.
This unit of competency covers the requirements to be an observer with a designated fishing vessel. An observer validates logbook data and collects other scientific information for research and resource management purposes.
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.
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