SFI20411 - Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support
Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support
This qualification specifies the competencies relevant to people working at a local level in a support role to an agency or organisation that has legislated responsibility for the management of fisheries, both wild catch and aquaculture.
Job role
Typically, the qualification will have application for people in Indigenous Australian communities who strive for environmentally sustainable usage of the fisheries, and marine and freshwater environments in their regions.
The Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support has been developed for observers who can report on change and suspected non-compliance using only observable evidence as can be recorded, such as photographs and global positioning system (GPS) readings. People working in this role follow strict procedures and have no authority to approach or confront anyone acting suspiciously or suspected of non-compliance.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
A total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be achieved.
four (4) core units plus
six (6) fisheries compliance specialist elective units (Group A) plus
five (5) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
Group A fisheries compliance specialist units not yet selected for this qualification
Group B elective units
imported units from this Training Package or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of three (3) units can be imported, however, at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate II or III level. Units must be relevant to fisheries compliance operations and not duplicate skills already selected.
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
SFI30411 Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance.
This qualification is usually offered by training providers in conjunction with an agency responsible for fisheries management.
Some competencies are transferrable to other industries, such as conservation and land management, maritime, aquaculture and fishing.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licences for operating motor vehicles and vessels apply for some competencies.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
SFI20411 Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the fisheries compliance 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 agency to another.
Employability Skill
Agency requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
reading and interpreting workplace instructions and notices
clarifying workplace instructions and procedures
expressing own opinions
listening to others without interruption
responding to questions
communicating with the public in courteous, non-confrontational and culturally respectful manner
using verbal and non-verbal communication in a culturally sensitive way
using speed and distance calculations to estimate fuel usage and time
completing work-related forms accurately and legibly
recording workplace data.
Teamwork
sharing relevant information with co-workers.
Problem solving
rectifying errors in recording information on forms/documents
resolving or reporting workplace issues
reviewing operational plan and outcomes
making recommendations for improvement.
Initiative and enterprise
identifying errors in recording information on forms/documents
identifying and reporting environmental hazards
identifying and reporting OHS hazards
applying principles of sustainability.
Planning and organising
assessing own work and prioritising within allocated timeframes
making appropriate preparations for observation field trips.
Self-management
seeking additional support to improve performance
seeking feedback on presentations from audience
undertaking responsibilities and duties in a positive manner.
Learning
identifying career options and training opportunities within the enterprise and seafood industry
identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
willing to learn new skills and procedures.
Technology
using business computer applications to prepare reports and record work information
