Required skills

preparing and presenting data and samples for use in fisheries research

routine cleaning calibrating and maintenance of equipment

presenting data and information in formats to support its application in fisheries research and management

providing information to engage vessel crew in data collection and observation

undertaking measurements and collecting samples and other data suitable for use in fisheries research and management

Literacy skills used for

labelling and recording samples

preparing endofcruise reports

Numeracy skills used for

calibrating measuring equipment

preparing and measuring samples according to sampling plans and conducting basic measurements calculations and estimations to reflect fishing operations and environmental impacts

Required knowledge

environmental management procedures regulations and codes of practice relevant to the specific sector within the seafood industry

measurement techniques including calibrating equipment

principles of sampling including

achieving consistency in sampling procedures

maintaining the identification or traceability of samples relative to their source including labelling

obtaining representative or randomised samples

preserving the integrity of samples

storing and transporting samples

ESD principles and practices and its application to commercial fishing activity

fisheries and unique aspects relevant to the fishery sector or geographic area

fisheries management methodologies and associated data requirements

fisheries research methodologies and the application of scientific data to management processes

species product work regime and typical equipment used

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 the ability to follow a sampling plan and associated procedures to conduct measurements and to collect biological samples and other scientific data

Assessment must confirm the ability to

apply quality data collection processes that yield outcomes that are valid and comparable to other data sources

complete data collection and sampling records

engage other vessel crew members to support data collection

identify atypical measurements and samples and suggest possible causes and effects

identify samples to ensure a link to their origins

obtain specified measurements observations estimations and representative samples

preserve or protect samples to minimise change or deterioration

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

measuring techniques

relevant procedures for planning designing conducting recording and reporting measurements and samples taken

sampling methodologies

use of measuring and sampling equipment

typical and likely atypical occurrences

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources may include

equipment maintenance schedules and procedures

relevant documentation such as

standard operating procedures for sampling and data collection

sampling and data collection plans

cruise procedures and protocols for observers

selection of sampling equipment and recording sheets

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

examples of workplace recording and reporting completed by the candidate

observation of the candidate while conducting onboard observations

practical exercises including the design and conduct of measurement and sampling processes

thirdparty reports from team leaders cruise personnel users of the marine environment and other relevant personnel

written or oral shortanswer testing to assess underpinning knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units in the Observer Skill Set

SFIOBSVB Monitor and record fishing operations

SFIOBSV301B Monitor and record fishing operations

SFIOBSVB Collect routine fishery management data

SFIOBSV303B Collect routine fishery management data

SFIOBSVB Analyse and report onboard observations

SFIOBSV304B Analyse and report onboard observations.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements are followed including:

OHS guidelines may include:

ESD principles may include:

PPE may include

Equipment may include:

Measurements and observations may include:

Samples may include:

Estimations may include:

Procedures may include:

Sampling conditions may include:

Atypical measurements and observations may include: