Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

DEFSUR001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Catch aquatic animals in a survival situation

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFSUR001 - Catch aquatic animals in a survival situation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to catch aquatic animals in a survival situation. This includes preparing improvised fishing resources and conducting fishing operations. The individual is not expected to be an expert fisherperson but rather to have sufficient skills and knowledge to obtain, where possible, a measure of sustenance from waterways to increase their chances of survival.This unit was developed for Defence personnel but may be relevant to others.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would act autonomously, while performing concrete tasks, in a broad range of contexts which may be highly unpredictable.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of fishing activities that could be expected in a survival situation. Competency must be assessed in a simulated workplace environment with access to a suitable assessment area, fish hooks (maximum of five) and fishing line (maximum of five metres).

Consideration must be given to holistic assessment with other survival units.

While a person can demonstrate the ability to catch aquatic animals, doing so in a survival situation is crucial. Assessment under simulated survival conditions includes:

food restrictions

absence of normal living conditions and amenities

significant period of time

Refer to advice in the companion volumes.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Survival
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare improvised fishing resources
  • Assemble improvised tackle from natural resources and basic survival resources (i.e. wire, fish hooks and fishing line).
  • Identify and prepare natural fishstunning agents.
  • Bait tackle using locally acquired insects and animals appropriate to the type of aquatic animal being sought.
       
Element: Conduct fishing operation
  • Choose location and timing of fishing operation to optimise the chances of success.
  • Apply basic fishing techniques to attract the desired aquatic animal to strike.
  • Land hooked aquatic animals.
  • Site and enhance tidal pools (includes making use of inlets, natural constrictions) to trap aquatic animals during tidal ranges.
  • Handle, dispatch, gut and fillet captured aquatic animals, and remove undesirable/poisonous animals from catch.
  • Examine guts to identify animals’ preferred diet with the aim of targeting particular species and reinvesting offal and offcuts in ongoing fishing operations.
  • Implement techniques for maintaining aquatic animals in fresh condition until required for consumption.
       
Element: Prepare improvised fishing resources
  • Assemble improvised tackle from natural resources and basic survival resources (i.e. wire, fish hooks and fishing line).
  • Identify and prepare natural fishstunning agents.
  • Bait tackle using locally acquired insects and animals appropriate to the type of aquatic animal being sought.
       
Element: Conduct fishing operation
  • Choose location and timing of fishing operation to optimise the chances of success.
  • Apply basic fishing techniques to attract the desired aquatic animal to strike.
  • Land hooked aquatic animals.
  • Site and enhance tidal pools (includes making use of inlets, natural constrictions) to trap aquatic animals during tidal ranges.
  • Handle, dispatch, gut and fillet captured aquatic animals, and remove undesirable/poisonous animals from catch.
  • Examine guts to identify animals’ preferred diet with the aim of targeting particular species and reinvesting offal and offcuts in ongoing fishing operations.
  • Implement techniques for maintaining aquatic animals in fresh condition until required for consumption.
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare improvised fishing resources

1.1 Assemble improvised tackle from natural resources and basic survival resources (i.e. wire, fish hooks and fishing line).

1.2 Identify and prepare natural fishstunning agents.

1.3 Bait tackle using locally acquired insects and animals appropriate to the type of aquatic animal being sought.

2. Conduct fishing operation

2.1 Choose location and timing of fishing operation to optimise the chances of success.

2.2 Apply basic fishing techniques to attract the desired aquatic animal to strike.

2.3 Land hooked aquatic animals.

2.4 Site and enhance tidal pools (includes making use of inlets, natural constrictions) to trap aquatic animals during tidal ranges.

2.5 Handle, dispatch, gut and fillet captured aquatic animals, and remove undesirable/poisonous animals from catch.

2.6 Examine guts to identify animals’ preferred diet with the aim of targeting particular species and reinvesting offal and offcuts in ongoing fishing operations.

2.7 Implement techniques for maintaining aquatic animals in fresh condition until required for consumption.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

siting an appropriate fishing location that optimises the chances of success

siting and constructing a functional tidal pool of at least two square metres surface area

maintaining a landed fish either by tethering or depositing in an enclosed pool

recognising dangerous aquatic animals and predators

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

ciguatera poisoning signs and symptoms

awareness of dangerous/poisonous aquatic animals and of predators


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare improvised fishing resources

1.1 Assemble improvised tackle from natural resources and basic survival resources (i.e. wire, fish hooks and fishing line).

1.2 Identify and prepare natural fishstunning agents.

1.3 Bait tackle using locally acquired insects and animals appropriate to the type of aquatic animal being sought.

2. Conduct fishing operation

2.1 Choose location and timing of fishing operation to optimise the chances of success.

2.2 Apply basic fishing techniques to attract the desired aquatic animal to strike.

2.3 Land hooked aquatic animals.

2.4 Site and enhance tidal pools (includes making use of inlets, natural constrictions) to trap aquatic animals during tidal ranges.

2.5 Handle, dispatch, gut and fillet captured aquatic animals, and remove undesirable/poisonous animals from catch.

2.6 Examine guts to identify animals’ preferred diet with the aim of targeting particular species and reinvesting offal and offcuts in ongoing fishing operations.

2.7 Implement techniques for maintaining aquatic animals in fresh condition until required for consumption.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Assemble improvised tackle from natural resources and basic survival resources (i.e. wire, fish hooks and fishing line). 
Identify and prepare natural fishstunning agents. 
Bait tackle using locally acquired insects and animals appropriate to the type of aquatic animal being sought. 
Choose location and timing of fishing operation to optimise the chances of success. 
Apply basic fishing techniques to attract the desired aquatic animal to strike. 
Land hooked aquatic animals. 
Site and enhance tidal pools (includes making use of inlets, natural constrictions) to trap aquatic animals during tidal ranges. 
Handle, dispatch, gut and fillet captured aquatic animals, and remove undesirable/poisonous animals from catch. 
Examine guts to identify animals’ preferred diet with the aim of targeting particular species and reinvesting offal and offcuts in ongoing fishing operations. 
Implement techniques for maintaining aquatic animals in fresh condition until required for consumption. 
Assemble improvised tackle from natural resources and basic survival resources (i.e. wire, fish hooks and fishing line). 
Identify and prepare natural fishstunning agents. 
Bait tackle using locally acquired insects and animals appropriate to the type of aquatic animal being sought. 
Choose location and timing of fishing operation to optimise the chances of success. 
Apply basic fishing techniques to attract the desired aquatic animal to strike. 
Land hooked aquatic animals. 
Site and enhance tidal pools (includes making use of inlets, natural constrictions) to trap aquatic animals during tidal ranges. 
Handle, dispatch, gut and fillet captured aquatic animals, and remove undesirable/poisonous animals from catch. 
Examine guts to identify animals’ preferred diet with the aim of targeting particular species and reinvesting offal and offcuts in ongoing fishing operations. 
Implement techniques for maintaining aquatic animals in fresh condition until required for consumption. 

Forms

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