Required skills

identifying a range of species other seafoodaquatic products and equipment and resources relevant to the enterprise sector or geographic area

measuring and estimating catch effort and other variables that may explain the outcomes of fishing activity

Literacy skills used for

completing data sheets

reading instructions

Numeracy skills for

estimating and calculating

distance

length

number

time

weight

Required knowledge

basic biological features of target species and likely bycatch

ESD principles and practices

scientific principles that influence the design of data collection systems

commercial fisheries and unique aspects relevant to the enterprise sector or geographic area

purposes of fisheries management data collection

work regime and typical equipment used to collect data for target species product and likely bycatch

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

accept responsibility for the validity of data and records

collect and record fisheries management data in an accurate and timely manner and in accordance with preset requirements

Assessment must confirm knowledge of

biological features of target species and likely bycatch

procedures and tools to collect required data on target species and likely bycatch

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources may include

data collection forms

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

completed work documents

observation of data collection activities

thirdparty reports from fishery managers and scientific personnel

written or oral shortanswer questions to assess underpinning knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

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

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SFIOBSV301B Monitor and record fishing operations

SFIOBSVB Collect reliable scientific data and samples

SFIOBSV302B Collect reliable scientific data and samples

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

Data requirements may include:

Estimations may include:

Record sheets may include: