Required skills

problemsolving skills to differentiate between types of terminal tackle used for different species of fish and situations

planning and organising skills to

source and access relevant terminal tackle and accessories

construct terminal rigs for different situations

numeracy skills to select correct sized hook according to species and size of fish

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and legal conduct

minimal impact codes to ensure protection of the fishing environment

species of fish locations conditions and feeding habits to select appropriate terminal tackle

types of terminal tackle and situations in which each type should be used

factors affecting quality of terminal tackle and quality of trace

variety of hooks and situations for selecting barbless and sharp hooks

methods of rigging and knot tying according to different situations and terminal tackle

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

applies knowledge of different types of terminal tackle to select the most appropriate for particular species of fish locations or conditions

selects and uses appropriate terminal tackle as part of a rig within a particular form of fishing

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure selection and use of a range of terminal tackle that reflects local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

suitable locations to rig and use terminal tackle

a selection of terminal tackle appropriate to local conditions

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 rigging and using terminal tackle suitable to a particular species of fish and location

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures different types of terminal tackle and factors affecting tackle selection

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 use and maintain fishing tackle outfits

SISOFSH204A Select, use and maintain fishing tackle outfits.

Terminal tackle may include:

Forms of fishing may include:

Factors affecting the quality of terminal tackle may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Knots may include:

Factors affecting the choice of trace may include:

Other accessories may include:

Relevant aspects may include: