This qualification specifies the minimum requirement for entry into a career as a trainee fisheries officer.
Job role
A person operating at this level will be engaged in promoting compliance with fisheries legislation for recreational and commercial fishers, and the general public. On occasions it may be necessary to exercise compliance powers.
Job title includes:
trainee fisheries officer.
Packaging Rules
A total of sixteen (16) units of competency must be achieved.
three (3) core units plus
eight (8) fisheries compliance specialist elective units (Group A) plus
five (5) elective units that may be a combination of:
Group A fisheries compliance specialist elective 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 III level. Units must be relevant to fisheries compliance operations and not duplicate skills already selected.
Core units of competency
Unit code | Unit title |
Apply basic food handling and safety practices | |
Work effectively in the seafood industry | |
Meet workplace OHS requirements |
Elective units of competency
Group A: Fisheries compliance specialist units
Unit code | Unit title |
Exercise compliance powers | |
Monitor fish catches for legal compliance | |
Operate off-road vehicles | |
Support the judicial process | |
Gather, collate and record information | |
Facilitate effective communication in the workplace | |
Perform administrative duties | |
Uphold the values and principles of public service | |
Comply with legislation in the public sector |
Group B: Other elective units
Observer
Unit code | Unit title |
Monitor and record fishing operations | |
Collect reliable scientific data and samples | |
Collect routine fishery management data | |
Analyse and report on board observations |
Maritime operations
The units in this group can contribute towards a MAR20313 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal).
Unit code | Unit title |
MARC020 | Transmit and receive information by marine radio |
MARF001 | Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
MARF002 | Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
MARF004 | Meet work health and safety requirements |
MARF005 | Survive at sea using survival craft |
Vessel operations
Unit code | Unit title |
Operate a small vessel | |
Operate and maintain outboard motors | |
Contribute to safe navigation |
Pathways into the qualification
Entry into this qualification may be:
after completing SFI20411 Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support
after completing studies, either tertiary or vocational, in marine environmental management
after gaining vessel skills
by direct entry without prior skills.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
SFI40411 Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance.
This qualification is usually undertaken by fisheries officers as part of their career development, and the agency's workforce development plan.
Not Applicable
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licences for operating motor vehicles and vessels apply for some competencies.
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY | |
SFI30411 Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance 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 | using verbal and non-verbal communication in a culturally sensitive way adapting communication techniques to identified audience negotiating relevant solutions to issues or incidents stating and substantiating own position clearly and effectively producing accurate, completed, legible and understandable forms and reports using active and accurate listening skills when taking statements counting and measuring fish and fish catches. |
Teamwork | sharing information with agency sanctioned fellow officers |
Problem solving | resolving or reporting workplace issues reviewing operational plan and outcomes making recommendations for improvement. |
Initiative and enterprise | applying principles of sustainability identifying and reporting environmental hazards identifying and reporting OHS hazards. |
Planning and organising | analysing, sorting and collating information according to criteria arranging court appearances forwarding court documents within required timeframe scheduling vehicle and outboard motor maintenance and services. |
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 using email for communications using global positioning system (GPS). |
