Required skills

communication skills to interact with clients and suppliers of fishing rod building equipment components and materials

problemsolving skills to

respond to technology advancements

determine techniques to use when building or repairing fishing rods

decide on appropriate rod building and repair equipment and materials

literacy skills to read interpret and implement rod building and repair information instructions and material data sheets

planning and organising skills to

source rod building and repair equipment and materials

ensure all gear and equipment is in good working order

numeracy skills to calculate and estimate material quantities and lengths

maintenance and repair skills to check prevent and repair common fishing gear and equipment faults and deficiencies

self management skills to

review and reflect on own performance

set goals to improve techniques

Required knowledge

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

fishing industry terminology related to rod building and repair to communicate with clients and suppliers

rod building and repair techniques to enable selection and application of appropriate techniques

tools equipment and material types characteristics and technology used for rod building and repair and the advantages and disadvantages of the range of equipment

rod designs and suitability for targeted species and the fishing habitat

rod binding and finishing techniques to enable construction and repair of high quality rods

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

demonstrates knowledge of the techniques which apply to the design construction and repair of fishing rods and selects appropriate equipment and materials

constructs and repairs fishing rods using a range of current industry designs construction and repair methods tools equipment and materials

inspects and trials fishing rods to ensure their suitability and effectiveness and identifies potential improvements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure construction and repair of multiple fishing rods to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a workshop suitable for the construction and repair of fishing rods

required rod building equipment tools components and materials

an appropriate site to evaluate the fishing rods compliance with client requirements and design and construction parameters

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

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of fishing rod construction and repair techniques and materials

observation of trialling and evaluating rods

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing performance

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

Client requirements may include:

Rod designs may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Rod building components and materials may include:

Rod building equipment may include:

Inspections may include:

Trial and evaluate may include: