Assessor Resource

SFIXSI402
Act to prevent interaction with protected species

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement strategies to prevent or minimise the impact of interactions with protected species, ensure the wellbeing of the species when an interaction occurs, and monitor and report interactions. It does not address the requirements of protecting species that are inherently dangerous, including sharks and crocodiles.

The unit applies to individuals who work under broad direction carrying out work activities in aquaculture, holding facilities or commercial fishing operations where they come into contact with protected species.

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.

No licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has identified and implemented procedures to prevent or minimise the impact of interaction on protected species on at least one occasion, including:

developing a strategic plan to prevent the impact of interactions based on:

research and consultation on protected species that may be encountered as part of operations

relevant legislative and workplace requirements and resources required to implement the strategies

documenting and informing personnel of procedures to implement the strategies

identifying and applying intervention procedures to restore the wellbeing of an animal appropriate to the species and according to legislative requirements

following appropriate intervention recording and reporting requirements.

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:

biological and behavioural characteristics of protected species likely to be found in the local area of operation

consequences of non-compliance with fisheries and environment legislation

workplace procedures relating to the implementation of strategies and interventions with protected species

hazards and risks associated with interaction and interventions with protected species

key features of legislation under which a species is afforded protection

regulations relevant to the responsibility of aquaculture and commercial fishing operations to:

intervene to restore the wellbeing of an animal

prevent or minimise the impact of interactions with endangered, threatened or protected species

report interactions.

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in an aquaculture or fishing operations workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

appropriate workplace procedures and templates or forms

personal protective equipment and other required equipment for interventions

specifications:

relevant legislation, standards and guidelines associated with the interaction and interventions with protected species

relationships:

evidence of interactions with personnel to train and report to.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has identified and implemented procedures to prevent or minimise the impact of interaction on protected species on at least one occasion, including:

developing a strategic plan to prevent the impact of interactions based on:

research and consultation on protected species that may be encountered as part of operations

relevant legislative and workplace requirements and resources required to implement the strategies

documenting and informing personnel of procedures to implement the strategies

identifying and applying intervention procedures to restore the wellbeing of an animal appropriate to the species and according to legislative requirements

following appropriate intervention recording and reporting requirements.

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:

biological and behavioural characteristics of protected species likely to be found in the local area of operation

consequences of non-compliance with fisheries and environment legislation

workplace procedures relating to the implementation of strategies and interventions with protected species

hazards and risks associated with interaction and interventions with protected species

key features of legislation under which a species is afforded protection

regulations relevant to the responsibility of aquaculture and commercial fishing operations to:

intervene to restore the wellbeing of an animal

prevent or minimise the impact of interactions with endangered, threatened or protected species

report interactions.

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in an aquaculture or fishing operations workplace or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

appropriate workplace procedures and templates or forms

personal protective equipment and other required equipment for interventions

specifications:

relevant legislation, standards and guidelines associated with the interaction and interventions with protected species

relationships:

evidence of interactions with personnel to train and report to.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify legislative requirements, health and safety and workplace procedures relevant to determined strategies 
Identify and acquire resources and equipment required to implement strategies 
Develop and document workplace procedures for implementing strategies 
Train personnel in the implementation of strategies 
Apply strategies according to agreed procedures 
Obtain information relevant to threatened, endangered and protected species that may be encountered during the operation 
Obtain information about strategies that prevent or minimise the impact of interaction with protected species 
Obtain information about biosecurity regulations and interventions that may restore the wellbeing of an animal during or after interaction 
Select strategies for preventing or minimising the impact of interactions during the operation in consultation with or by management 
Identify legislative requirements, health and safety and workplace procedures relevant to determined strategies 
Identify and acquire resources and equipment required to implement strategies 
Develop and document workplace procedures for implementing strategies 
Train personnel in the implementation of strategies 
Apply strategies according to agreed procedures 
Identify the species accurately 
Evaluate options for intervention against criteria for a successful outcome 
Select the preferred option for intervention based on agreed procedures and the outcomes of the evaluation 
Take or refer the decision to intervene to management where there is a workplace health and safety risk to personnel 
Undertake the intervention according to agreed procedures 
Monitor the wellbeing of the animal before, during and after the intervention 
Monitor, record and report interactions to management and refer notifiable interactions, potential interactions and interventions to relevant authorities according to legislative requirements 
Collect, record and relay data required by authorities according to regulatory requirements 
Communicate to management recommendations for improvement to strategies and interventions 
Recognise and refer opportunities to take a regional or whole of industry approach to preventing or minimising the impact of interactions 
Manage publicity associated with an interaction or intervention event 

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