Required skills

problemsolving skills to

identify and select tackle suitable to different species of fish and habitats

handle dangerous fish appropriately

fight and land a fish quickly with minimum stress

determine whether to return fish to water or keep according to size

planning and organising skills to identify and source relevant fishing tackle and apply fishing methods according to the species location and habitat

literacy skills to

conduct research on different fish species

interpret weather and environmental information relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures

numeracy skills to measure fish to determine if they are undersized

self management skills to review and reflect on own performance and set goals to improve fishing techniques

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the location

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and legal conduct of all activities

minimal impact codes to ensure protection of the fishing environment

fishing tackle and equipment types characteristics and technology used for different types of fishing and the advantages and disadvantages of the range of fishing equipment

methods and techniques to catch and handle species of fish relevant to the current or intended work environment

fish species available within a specific aquatic habitat and factors affecting what types of fish live in various bodies of water

fish migration breeding spawning and seasonal feeding habits

impact of poaching pollution over harvesting and loss of habitat on fish population

fishing etiquette and ethical behaviour with respect to recreational fishing

basic weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

emergency and first aid procedures relevant to the location to ensure risk minimisation to self and others

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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

prepares for fishing activities by researching fish species available in specific habitats and accessing tackle and equipment to suit the targeted species

applies suitable methods to catch fish from specific habitats using appropriate tackle and equipment while maintaining minimal environmental impact

handles fish using humane techniques that reduce risk to self and others and returns undersized and unwanted fish to the water

evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple fishing activities that reflect local conditions and are of sufficient breadth and duration to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding species of fish and habitats to prepare for the activity

suitable fishing locations that allow participants to demonstrate fishing skills

a range of oceanic offshore estuarine and freshwater fishing tackle and equipment including rods reels handlines nets bait berley rigs and lures

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

observation of safe participation and demonstration of fishing skills including catching and handling fish

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe conduct of all fishing activities

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

SISOFSHA Select catch and use bait

SISOFSH202A Select, catch and use bait.

Guidance information for assessment

Research may include:

Relevant information may include:

Fish may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Minimal impact practices may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Tackle may include:

Habitat may include:

Rigs may include:

Casting techniques may include:

Trolling may include:

Landing may include:

Relevant aspects may include: