Required skills

planning and organising skills to source all relevant equipment and information required to locate and attract fish

problemsolving skills to

determine how anatomical features environmental factors predator and prey relationships fish migration patterns and life cycles affect fish locations

decide on how to locate fish using various strategies based on fish senses reading water visual sightings and fishing aids

literacy skills to

conduct preactivity research on fish locations

source information on how to locate a particular fish species

Required knowledge

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

basic fish anatomy migration patterns life cycles predator and prey relationships food sources and feeding habits for particular species of fish to help determine their location

environmental factors affecting natural habitats

sight tactile taste and olfactory senses of fish and how to locate and attract fish using their senses

types of charts depth finders binoculars and global positioning systems used to locate and attract various species of fish

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

conducts research to acquire knowledge of specific characteristics senses features and requirements of fish within a particular habitat and area to determine fishing spots and locations

reads water and uses visual sightings and fishing aids to locate and attract specific fish species

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure application of strategies to locate and attract fish on multiple occasions in locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

resources and information regarding specific species of fish

suitable fishing areas that allow participants to demonstrate their ability to locate and attract fish species

a range of fishing aids to assist in locating and attracting fish

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 the preactivity research process

written questioning to assess knowledge of methods used to locate and attract specific fish species

observation of safe participation and demonstration of locating and attracting fish

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 rig and use terminal tackle

SISOFSH203A Select, rig and use terminal tackle

SISOFSHA Select use and maintain fishing tackle outfits

SISOFSH204A Select, use and maintain fishing tackle outfits.

Anatomical features affecting locations may include:

Habitats may include:

Environmental factors may include:

Life cycles may include:

Knowledge of fish senses may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include: