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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Obtain, record and analyse information from the community
   • Seek, collect and record information relevant to fishery or aquaculture issues
   • Analyse, sort and collate information in relation to the purpose for which it is being obtained
   • Ensure contents of the information recording forms and reports are complete, accurate, concise, legible, understandable and in the required format
2. Conduct interviews
   • Plan, manage and conduct interviews to gather maximum amount of information relevant to the matter being examined
   • Ensure all interviewees are afforded their legal rights and treated fairly and equitably according to judicial standards
   • Employ interview techniques that comply with jurisdictional law and agency codes of ethics and practice
   • Operate interview and evidence recording equipment according to judicial standards
3. Take and compile statements
   • Obtain statements relevant to the matter being examined
   • Use active listening and effective questioning to extract and clarify details.
   • Prepare comprehensive statements relevant to the matter being examined according to judicial standards
4. Use information and database systems
   • Check information entered on database systems is accurate, understandable, complete and verifiable, and the required agency data entry security procedures are adhered to
   • Identify and access appropriate sources of information
   • Retrieve valid information from appropriate database systems
   • Comply with freedom of information and privacy laws or guidelines
   • Sort and collate information collected according to agreed criteria
   • Access and store information according to agency codes of ethics and practice