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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Undertake patrols
  2. Establish, maintain and utilise knowledge of the local patrol area
  3. Respond to requests for emergency and other types of assistance
  4. Undertake patrols
  5. Establish, maintain and utilise knowledge of the local patrol area
  6. Respond to requests for emergency and other types of assistance

Required Skills

Required skills

applying the use of force restraining and selfdefence tactics

counselling conflict resolution mediation and incident deescalation

effectively communicating appropriate instructionsdirectives to offenders or suspected offenders

identifying situational behaviours and problems

minimising workplace risks to self colleagues and the public

Language and literacy skills used for

completing jurisdictional forms related to evidence and noncompliant activities

communication within a patrol context with community and industry members

reading and interpreting jurisdictional policies and procedures

writing patrol reports and court briefs

Numeracy skills used for

basic auditing

Required knowledge

antidiscrimination Acts

disability Acts

general duty of care responsibilities

human behaviour individual and group and the impacts of age gender ethnicity social background and recreational practices such as drugs and alcohol

Indigenous land rights and cultural activities including fishing by traditional methods

jurisdictional laws and regulations relating to fisheries management and fisheries compliance activities

jurisdictional policy and procedures covering compliance checks related to fisheries management and safety issuespractice

potential risks associated with operational patrolling

strategies to optimise safety under a range of operational scenarios

the use of force and its legal parameters

Evidence Required

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 ability to

accurately assess potential situations of noncompliance and communicate effectively with persons involved

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

jurisdictional policies and procedures for handling situations of noncompliance potential and actual

the patrol area in detail

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment may be conducted at the workplace andor in a simulated work environment

Resources may include

roleplay scenarios

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

demonstration on the job or roleplay

short answer questions

Guidance information for assessment

To ensure consistency in ones performance competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances cases and responsibilities and where possible over a number of assessment activities

Range Statement

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.

Patrols may be on foot or mobile (e.g. vehicle and vessel) and cover:

beaches

dams and lakes

estuaries

jetties and boat ramps

rivers and creeks

sea.

Situations include anywhere anyone may be involved in:

catching

unloading

selling

processing fish stock.

Assessment may include:

appreciating the incident

determining response required

determining whether security is required

establishing communications.

Effective communication may:

contribute to the safety of officers and the public

ensure all relevant scenario information is shared between officers present at a specific scene or incident

ensure lawful directions given are clearly understood by the recipient.

Communication that is courteous and professional is described in:

the jurisdictional established code of ethics for dealing with fellow fisheries compliance officers and members of the community/industry.

Situational behaviour includes:

a full range of verbal and non-verbal behavioural responses to the presence of fisheries compliance officers or lawful instruction given by such officers.

Cultural diversity may include:

recognition of the linguistic and cultural assets in the population as a valuable resource

respect for and the accommodation of culture, language and religion of others within an Australian legal and institutional framework where English is the primary language.

Intelligence may include information about:

forthcoming industry and community events/activities that could be of promotional assistance to fisheries management

previous suspected non-compliant activities and/or the whereabouts of offenders

suspicious persons, groups, vehicles, vessels and activities.

Follow-up actions may include:

attendance in court

handling of evidence

interviews

preparation of a patrol report for supervisor

preparation of regulatory notices, court documents or briefs

provision of advice or intelligence to other police officers

provision of further information.

Features of a patrol area include:

identification of community and industry contacts supportive of the fisheries compliance function

its geographic location

its local industry and recreational fishers

its predisposition, if any, to particular non-compliance activity and community awareness programs (e.g. Fishwatch)

presence of vessels, boat trailers and vehicles.

Emergency requests may be for:

reporting suspicious activity

search and rescue

transfer of individuals from other vessels

transporting individuals to designated places.

Other requests for assistance may include:

applying chemicals for fish control

assistance with electro-fishing

audit license agencies

collecting samples

fish kills

fish salvages.