Required skills

problemsolving skills to

differentiate between types of bait

identify the advantages and disadvantages of types of bait for particular species

determine methods for catching presenting and storing live and dead bait

identify situations for using berley

planning and organising skills to

select preferred bait according to contextual issues

source and use relevant bait gathering equipment

numeracy skills to control the timing of when and how often berley is released so it is presented at consistent intervals to attract target species

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

bait habitats and the ability to recognise them

equipment used to catch bait its characteristics and technology and advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment

fish feeding habits to determine the preferred bait for catching particular species

differences between bait types advantages and disadvantages of types of bait and methods for catching presenting and storing live and dead bait

berley mixes for different species and methods of presenting berley at appropriate intervals

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

differentiates between bait species and selects preferred bait according to the species of fish being caught and contextual issues

catches and collects fresh bait using bait gathering equipment and applies various methods of presenting bait and storing it alive and dead

presents and rigs bait according to the type of fish species targeted and tackle being used and uses berley at appropriate intervals to attract target species

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participates in multiple activities that involve selecting catching and using bait in local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding fish feeding habits to prepare for the baiting activity

suitable locations with sources of bait to allow participants to select catch and use bait

sources of berley suitable to the situation

relevant equipment to catch and store bait within a particular habitat

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 selecting catching and using the preferred bait for the target species of fish

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures and the advantages and disadvantages of types of bait when used for particular fish species

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 Catch and handle fish

SISOFSH201A Catch and handle fish.

Bait may include:

Habitat may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Methods for catching and collecting fresh bait may include:

Methods to keep bait alive may include:

Methods for presenting bait may include:

Rigs may include:

Methods for keeping dead bait may include:

Berley may include: