Required skills

problemsolving skills to

match rod reel and line

put together a balanced outfit for casting

apply correct casting techniques according to the situation

planning and organising skills to

select and use suitable fishing tackle outfits

repair and maintain outfits in the field

self management skills to take responsibility for the implementation of safe casting to ensure safety of self and others

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 habitats locations and conditions to select appropriate fishing tackle outfits

types of rods reels and lines and their functions

different spool actions of reels and methods of reel control

balancing tackle to improve casting distance and accuracy

specific parts of casting rods and reels

components of reels and their uses to simplify casting

casting techniques suitable to outfit and situation

repair and maintenance procedures to conduct routine maintenance checks and repairs of outfit

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 reels rods line and tackle to select use and maintain fishing tackle outfits

selects matching rods reels and lines suitable to the style of fishing and balances tackle appropriately

conducts routine repairs maintenance and services on an outfit in the field

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple casting activities using fishing tackle outfits that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

suitable locations to select use and maintain fishing tackle outfits

a variety of fishing tackle outfit equipment suitable for use in a particular type of recreational fishing for a specific 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 using and maintaining fishing tackle outfits suitable to a particular species of fish and location

observation of balancing outfits according to the rod reel and line being used and of safe casting techniques

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation organisational policies and procedures different types of tackle outfits and factors affecting outfit 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 Construct and work simple lures

SISOFSH205A Construct and work simple lures.

Guidance information for assessment

Rod may include:

Habitat may include:

Reel may include:

Line may include:

Type of fishing may include:

Requirements for line selection may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Outfit may include:

Fly casting techniques may include:

Casting technique may include:

Routine maintenance and service may include: