Assessor Resource

SISOFSH314A
Construct and repair fishing rods

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit applies to personnel working as fishing rod builders and repairers within the recreational fishing industry. It also applies to individuals working in customer service roles in fishing and tackle shops, fishing tour guides and sports fishermen.

This unit may also apply to leaders working for outdoor education or adventure providers; volunteer groups; not-for-profit organisations or government agencies.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to build and repair a fishing rod. The unit focuses on establishing rod requirements, sourcing appropriate components and equipment, and selecting an appropriate design before building, repairing and trialling the rod.

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

Prerequisites

Nil

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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

demonstrates knowledge of the techniques which apply to the design, construction and repair of fishing rods and selects appropriate equipment and materials

constructs and repairs fishing rods using a range of current industry designs, construction and repair methods, tools, equipment and materials

inspects and trials fishing rods to ensure their suitability and effectiveness and identifies potential improvements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure construction and repair of multiple fishing rods to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

a workshop suitable for the construction and repair of fishing rods

required rod building equipment, tools, components and materials

an appropriate site to evaluate the fishing rods compliance with client requirements and design and construction parameters.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of fishing rod construction and repair techniques and materials

observation of trialling and evaluating rods

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

communication skills to interact with clients and suppliers of fishing rod building equipment, components and materials

problem-solving skills to:

respond to technology advancements

determine techniques to use when building or repairing fishing rods

decide on appropriate rod building and repair equipment and materials

literacy skills to read, interpret and implement rod building and repair information, instructions and material data sheets

planning and organising skills to:

source rod building and repair equipment and materials

ensure all gear and equipment is in good working order

numeracy skills to calculate and estimate material quantities and lengths

maintenance and repair skills to check, prevent and repair common fishing gear and equipment faults and deficiencies

self management skills to:

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve techniques.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all activities

fishing industry terminology related to rod building and repair to communicate with clients and suppliers

rod building and repair techniques to enable selection and application of appropriate techniques

tools, equipment and material types, characteristics and technology used for rod building and repair, and the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment

rod designs and suitability for targeted species and the fishing habitat

rod binding and finishing techniques to enable construction and repair of high quality rods.

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.

Client requirements may include:

size, weight, length, colour

decorative binding

fishing location or environment

targeted species

selected reel, tackle and rigging

timeframe

price range.

Rod designs may include:

beach or surf rods

estuary rods

boat rods

game rods

trolling rods

spinning rods

fly rods

one piece rods

multiple piece rods.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations

marine regulations

fishing regulations and restrictions.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety:

use, maintenance, repair and storage of rod building equipment, components and materials

manufacturer's design specifications and recommendations for equipment use.

Rod building components and materials may include:

rod blanks

rod joiners, ferrules

guides or runners

hook keepers

tips

reel seats

handles and grips

gimbals and butt caps

binding threads and braids

adhesives

thread preservers

filler compound

rod paints

rod finishing lacquers and sealers.

Rod building equipment may include:

spine finders

rod building lathe

thread wrappers, rollers and jigs

tread tensioners

dryers

finishing motors and chucks.

Inspections may include:

quality of finish

quality of binding

placement of guides, grips and reel seat

quality of overall workmanship.

Trial and evaluate may include:

feel of the rod and balance

casting action

handles intended line weight or class.

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
Confirm client requirements. 
Determine a rod design which meets client requirements, target species, habitat application and line class according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures. 
Choose appropriate rod blank, rod components, materials and construction methods. 
Source rod building equipment, components and materials according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Locate rod spine. 
Place grips onto the rod. 
Position and place reel seat and guides. 
Apply binding to the rod and burnish threads. 
Apply filler and finish coat. 
Confirm client repair requirements. 
Determine a rod repair technique which will restore the rod's original design parameters and quality of finish. 
Carry out appropriate repairs according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Inspect the finished rod to ensure it meets design parameters and quality of workmanship. 
Trial and evaluate the fishing rod to ensure suitability of intended use according to organisational policies and procedures. 
Identify improvements or modifications to the fishing rod and implement if necessary. 

Forms

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