SFI40211 - Certificate IV in Fishing Operations

Certificate IV in Fishing Operations

This qualification specifies the competencies required to oversee fishing operations.

The qualification will have application for people working:

for aquaculture farms using wild caught broodstock or seedstock

on charter vessels

on fishing vessels.

Job roles

Individuals operating at this level undertake a broad range of routine processes and procedures which may include

implementing occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, food safety and quality control procedures and policies

locating fishing grounds

managing and controlling fishing operations

managing cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vessel

managing or leading work teams, including divers

managing the handling, harvesting and sorting of by-catch

skippering a vessel.

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

fishing master

skipper/owner.

Subjects

Packaging Rules

A total of twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved.

four (4) core units plus

five (5) fishing specialist elective units (Group A) plus

eleven (11) 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 from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of four (4) units can be imported and at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate IV or Diploma level. Units must be relevant to workplace needs.

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
SFIEMS302B	Act to prevent interaction with protected species
SFIFISH310A	Adjust and position fishing gear
SFIFISH401C	Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish
SFIFISH402C	Manage and control fishing operations
SFIOHS301C	Implement OHS policies and guidelines
AHCMOM402A	Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment
AHCWRK403A	Supervise work routines and staff performance
BSBRSK401A	Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Group B: Other elective units

Crane operations

Unit code	Unit title
TLILIC0012A	Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)
TLILIC3006A	Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)
TLILIC3008A	Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

Seafood transport and storage

Unit code	Unit title
SFIFISH311A	Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance
TLIA4025A	Regulate temperature controlled stock
TLIR4002A	Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Specialised management systems

Unit code	Unit title
SFIEMS301B	Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
SFIEMS401B	Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system
SFIOHS501C	Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program
MTMCOR402C	Facilitate Quality Assurance process
MTMCOR404A	Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance* MTMCOR202A Apply hygiene and sanitation practices
MTMPSR406B	Manage and maintain a food safety plan

Business services

Unit code	Unit title
BSBADM407B	Administer projects
BSBADM409A	Coordinate business resources
BSBCUS401B	Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBEBU401A	Review and maintain a website
BSBFIA302A	Process payroll
BSBFIA401A	Prepare financial reports
BSBITU203A	Communicate electronically
BSBITU305A	Conduct online transactions
BSBITU404A	Produce complex desktop published documents
BSBPUR401B	Plan purchasing
BSBPUR402B	Negotiate contracts
BSBRES401A	Analyse and present research information
BSBWOR301B	Organise personal work priorities and development
SITXMPR401	Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials
TLIR4002A	Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Frontline management

Unit code	Unit title
BSBATSIC411C	Communicate with the community
BSBINM401A	Implement workplace information system
BSBHRM404A	Review human resources functions
BSBHRM405A	Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
BSBHRM506A	Manage recruitment selection and induction processes
BSBINN301A	Promote innovation in a team environment
BSBLED401A	Develop teams and individuals
BSBMGT401A	Show leadership in the workplace
BSBMGT403A	Implement continuous improvement

Industry leadership Focus A - Sector representation

Unit code	Unit title
SFILEAD401B	Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sector
SFILEAD402B	Negotiate effectively for the sector
SFILEAD403B	Demonstrate commitment and professionalism

Industry leadership Focus B - Resource management group membership

Unit code	Unit title
SFILEAD407A	Provide expert information to a resource management group
SFILEAD408A	Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management options
SFILEAD409A	Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group process

Pathways...

Pathways into the qualification

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

prior vocational qualifications or equivalent experience related to maritime certifications, fishing, seafood processing or aquaculture operations.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a:

SFI50111 Diploma of Aquaculture.

SFI50211 Diploma of Fishing Operations.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Licensing Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels and other plant apply for some competencies.

Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
SFI40211 Certificate IV 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	applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements promptly instructing crew in response to abnormal situations providing oral and written instructions for routine and emergency situations responding to diversity using clear, timely and accurate communication to inform crew of their responsibilities during fishing operations using ranges and bearings from RADAR.
Teamwork	identifying and using the strengths of other team members showing consideration of other vessels when positioning fishing operation working as an individual and a team member working with diverse individuals and groups.
Problem solving	acting to minimise the effects of abnormal situations on crew, environment and vessel safety whilst also minimising disruption to operations applying a range of strategies in problem solving maximising vessel stability during all stages of the fishing operation.
Initiative and enterprise	adapting to new situations forecasting weather and responding appropriately generating a range of options in response to workplace matters identifying improvements to the fishing enterprise, including efficiencies, productivity and systems, such as OHS, environmental management and quality assurance.
Planning and organising	controlling vessel speed with due regard for safety, fishing operation and prevailing conditions fixing position on navigational charts or electronic plotters managing time and priorities organising personnel into an efficient fishing operation planning fishing areas based on information available, target species and fishing gear sequencing activities for safe and efficient operation.
Self-management	being timely and effective in responding to enterprise needs within work role carrying a fair share of the workload managing personal stress prioritising work and related activities taking responsibility and being accountable for planning and work outcomes.
Learning	being open to learning, new ideas and techniques coaching crew and staff to improve performance contributing to the learning of others learning in order to take up new opportunities participating in ongoing learning.
Technology	applying technology as a tool to record and analyse information using catch reporting systems using electronic aids to assist in locating fishing opportunities using electronic communication tools using vessel monitoring systems.