SFI10211 - Certificate I in Fishing Operations

Certificate I in Fishing Operations

This qualification provides individuals with an introduction to the fishing sector of the seafood industry and some basic skills needed in this sector. It is an appropriate level for an individual undertaking work experience, or in a probationary period in employment. It is particularly applicable to school-based studies.

The qualification will have application for people working:

for aquaculture farms using wild caught broodstock or seedstock

on fishing vessels

on charter vessels.

Job roles

Individuals operating at this level undertake a range of work activities under supervision, which may include:

assisting with operation of fishing gear and equipment

handling harvest and sorting by-catch

basic processing

general cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vessel.

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

general deckhand

fisher.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

A total of eight (8) units of competency must be achieved.

four (4) core units plus

one (1) fishing specialist elective unit (Group A) plus

three (3) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:

Group A fishing specialist units not yet selected for this qualification

Group B elective units

imported units from this Training Package or any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of two (2) units can be imported, however, they must align to Certificate I or II level and be relevant to fishing operations.

Core units of competency

Unit code	Unit title
SFICORE101C	Apply basic food handling and safety practices
SFICORE103C	Communicate in the seafood industry
SFICORE105B	Work effectively in the seafood industry
SFICORE106B	Meet workplace OHS requirements

Elective units of competency

Group A: Fishing specialist units

Unit code	Unit title
SFIEMS201B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
SFIFISH210C	Assemble and repair damaged netting
SFIFISH214B	Contribute to at-sea processing of seafood* SFICORE101C Apply basic food handling and safety practices
SFIFISH215B	Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel
SFISHIP211C	Prepare for maintenance
HLTAID003	Provide first aid
MARF001	Apply basic survival skills in the event of a vessel abandonment
MARF004	Meet work health and safety requirements
MARF005	Survive at sea using survival craft

Group B: Other elective units

Aquaculture operations

Unit code	Unit title
SFIAQUA220A	Use waders

Maritime operations

Unit code	Unit title
MARC020	Transmit and receive information by marine radio

Seafood processing

Unit code	Unit title
SFIPROC101C	Clean fish* SFIPROC106B Work with knives
SFIPROC102C	Clean work area
SFIPROC105B	Fillet fish and prepare portions* SFIPROC106B Work with knives
SFIPROC106B	Work with knives
MTMP2002C	Prepare animals for slaughter

Seafood transport and storage

Unit code	Unit title
TLID1001A	Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Pathways...

Pathways into the qualification

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

direct entry and without prior fishing operations skills or knowledge

through a school vocational studies program combined with work experience.

Pathways from the qualification

After completing this qualification, candidates may undertake:

SFI20211 Certificate II in Fishing Operations

SFI30211 Certificate III in Fishing Operations.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Units of competency in this qualification do not require a licence or certification.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
SFI10210 Certificate I in Fishing Operations The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the fishing operations sector for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements and may vary from one workplace to another.
Employability Skill	Industry for this qualification include:
Communication	confirming instructions estimating the duration of tasks oral reporting of work activities and problems to a supervisor reading and interpreting instructions and work procedures recording and reporting data.
Teamwork	contributing to participative OHS arrangements respecting people from diverse backgrounds sharing information relevant to work with co-workers undertaking duties in a positive manner to promote cooperation.
Problem solving	assisting in solving problems recognising and resolving problems and conflicts that may arise in the workplace reporting problems to supervisor.
Initiative and enterprise	adapting to new situations identifying environmental, OHS, quality and food safety hazards.
Planning and organising	collecting and checking equipment before beginning work activities following safe work practices planning to complete work within an allocated timeframe.
Self-management	prioritising work seeking support to improve own performance.
Learning	identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations taking part in learning opportunities.
Technology	using basic technology skills to record data using technology and related workplace equipment.