Required skills

communication skills to

consult with participants to plan fishing trips that meet their needs

convey information about the safety and logistical aspects of trips

interact with participants to create a safe and positive environment

problemsolving skills to

plan fishing trips according to participants needs and abilities

make decisions about potential hazards that may affect trips

modify aspects of trips according to all variable factors and nonroutine situations

planning and organising skills to

source allocate and coordinate equipment and suitable fishing locations

organise participants into manageable groups for fishing

language and literacy skills to

produce plans for fishing trips

complete post trip participant and self evaluations

first aid rescue and emergency response skills appropriate to the location to enable initial response and or rescue in emergencies

Required knowledge

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

minimal impact codes to ensure protection of environment and fish species

site specific information to assist in the planning process and enable management of potential hazards and any special restrictions applying to the area

equipment characteristics and technology used for specific types of fishing and factors affecting appropriate selection use and maintenance to enable safe conduct of all activities

methods and techniques used to catch and handle various species of fish

fish species available within specific aquatic habitats

hazards and risks associated with various types of fishing to adequately prepare group

sources of weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their effect on the trip

principles of nutrition to maintain health and energy during the fishing trip

first aid emergency and rescue procedures relevant to the location to ensure safety of 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

plans within activity constraints and guides and monitors group in a safe and professional manner

applies effective modifications and contingency management techniques to deal with a range of problems or variable factors that may arise during fishing trips

encourages and responds to group feedback and evaluates and reflects on own guiding performance to identify strengths weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure guiding of groups on multiple fishing trips in fishing locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

suitable fishing locations to guide participants

participants to take part in fishing trips

a range of oceanic offshore fly estuarine and freshwater fishing tackle and equipment

resources and information regarding participants and fishing site to plan guide and document fishing trips for a variety of participants

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 planning and guiding processes and interacting with participants including conveying information for safe participation

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

observation of dealing with contingencies such as changing weather conditions and equipment failure

review of fishing trip plans

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

SISOOPSA Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site

SISOOPS202A Use and maintain a temporary or overnight site.

Condition of participants may include:

Plan may include:

Type of fishing may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Trip objectives may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Food and water requirements may include:

Principles of nutrition may include:

Contextual issues may include:

Equipment may include:

Relevant information may include:

Safety procedures may include:

Variable factors may include:

Relevant aspects may include: