Required skills

problemsolving skills to

respond appropriately to changing conditions

decide on fishing equipment and materials to use

determine techniques to use when fishing in different conditions

planning and organising skills to

source estuarine fishing equipment materials bait and berley

ensure all gear and equipment is in good working order

read estuarine waters and determine the most appropriate target fish fishing rig and techniques to use to catch fish

literacy skills to analyse interpret and apply weather and environmental information relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures to ensure safe conduct of fishing activities

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve estuarine fishing techniques

first aid and emergency response skills appropriate to the estuarine location to enable initial response to emergencies and personal health care

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and legal conduct of all activities performed in estuarine environments

fish species preferred habitats and food or feeding styles

fishing locations and best times to target fish species including tidal pattern evening dawn season migratory pattern lunar cycle breeding cycle

estuarine fishing equipment its characteristics and technology and advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment

safety equipment and gear to minimise risk of injury

baits and lures suitable for target species fishing rig and deployment method

bait or lure deployment methods and techniques which present the bait or lure to the target species in the most advantageous manner

fishing rigging techniques suitable for estuarine waters and fishing rig setting adjustments to optimise performance

selection preparation and deployment of berley to maximise attraction of target species

fishing rod designs and features suitable for estuary applications and the target species

hand reels suitable for estuary fishing and the target species

safe and appropriate rig and catch retrieval techniques which minimise stress to the fish and damage to the rig

landing and dehooking techniques appropriate to the species of fish

techniques in handling fish and returning undersized and unwanted fish to the water without damage

techniques in humanely dispatching of fish quickly and decisively

dangerous fish species and their defining features and methods of handling them

basic weather and environmental information to ascertain possible conditions and their affect on the activity

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 safety measures to conduct estuarine fishing activities and selects safety equipment and gear to minimise the risk of injury

applies a range of fishing techniques and processes to catch and handle fish in estuarine environments using various baits and lures

evaluates and reflects on own performance to identify strengths and weaknesses and areas that need improvement

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple estuary fishing activities in locations that reflect local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

appropriate estuarine fishing environments

equipment to fish in estuarine fishing environments

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 all practical tasks during estuarine fishing

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of estuarine fishing techniques and equipment

observation of safe and humane catching and handling of fish

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Recreational species may include:

Hazards may include:

Risks may include:

Relevant sources may include:

Weather and environmental information may include:

Fishing techniques may include:

Fishing rig, equipment, terminal tackle may include:

Bait may include:

Lures may include:

Berley may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Handle and release fish may include: