Required skills

adjusting communication style and presenting information to suit customer diversity

communicating with customers to

advise to environmental issues

brief on security and topics of interest

instruct on fishing techniques

deploying anchoring equipment specific to a charter fishing operation

handling traces when landing large species

removing hooks from fish to be released

using gaffs or tagging equipment

using vessel manoeuvring techniques

Literacy skills used for

preparing briefings to be presented orally to customers

Required knowledge

anchoring and mooring techniques appropriate to varying bottom types

legislation relevant to fishing charter operation such as environmental management occupational health and safety OHS and fisheries management regulations

techniques for catching landing tagging and disposing of catch

techniques that control the drift of a vessel

the effect of wind and current on the vessel when drifting and at anchor

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

manoeuvre and position a vessel to conduct successful fishing

land fish or tag and release fish as required

communicate instructions advice and information of interest to customer

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

anchoring and mooring techniques

effect of current and wind on hook and line position

fish catching landing and releasing techniques

techniques that control vessel drift

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment

Resources may include

customers

operational charter fishing vessel

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

demonstration

practical exercises

project work or scenario based

written or oral shortanswer testing

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification

Prevailing conditions may include:

Anchoring and mooring techniques may include:

Instructions:

Equipment may include:

Techniques may include:

Negative impacts may include: