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

SFILEAD407A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Provide expert information to a resource management group

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFILEAD407A - Provide expert information to a resource management group
Description This unit of competency deals with the capability of resource management group or committee participants to provide constructive information and advice at meetings based on their expertise, knowledge and experience of a sector within the seafood industry. Participants must ensure that colleagues within their industry sector are informed of the group's developments and seek their input and feedback.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit has application for seafood industry stakeholders who represent their industry sector in natural resource management groups, and other public and industry forums. This unit is one of six sector leadership units at Certificate IV level. The leadership units are undertaken as a group and are listed as a Skill Set in the SFI10 Seafood Industry Training Package.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Build and maintain a detailed knowledge of an industry sector
  • Knowledge of products, equipment, supply chain, key stakeholders and otherorganisations, resource management processes and policies, legislation and regulations and other industry sectors is developed and maintained.
  • Likely sources of information are identified and accessed, as required.
  • Relevant historical events, and the sensitivities and positions of the people involved, are recalled and applied.
  • New developments, including quality and environmental requirements, affecting the sector are identified and assessed for their potential impact.
       
Element: Provide quality information to the committee
  • Meeting procedures are observed according to the requirements of the chairperson and the agency.
  • Accurate and balanced information is provided to the committee.
  • Information is provided to add constructively to the committee discussion or debate.
  • Contributions to the meeting are made in a professional and ethical manner.
       
Element: Keep sector informed of committee process
  • Interested sector members are informed of meeting outcomes and feedback is sought.
  • Confidentiality and sensitivity of meeting processes is respected, where appropriate.
       
Element: Build and maintain a detailed knowledge of an industry sector
  • Knowledge of products, equipment, supply chain, key stakeholders and otherorganisations, resource management processes and policies, legislation and regulations and other industry sectors is developed and maintained.
  • Likely sources of information are identified and accessed, as required.
  • Relevant historical events, and the sensitivities and positions of the people involved, are recalled and applied.
  • New developments, including quality and environmental requirements, affecting the sector are identified and assessed for their potential impact.
       
Element: Provide quality information to the committee
  • Meeting procedures are observed according to the requirements of the chairperson and the agency.
  • Accurate and balanced information is provided to the committee.
  • Information is provided to add constructively to the committee discussion or debate.
  • Contributions to the meeting are made in a professional and ethical manner.
       
Element: Keep sector informed of committee process
  • Interested sector members are informed of meeting outcomes and feedback is sought.
  • Confidentiality and sensitivity of meeting processes is respected, where appropriate.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

build knowledge by researching information from a range of sources on key matters relating to the industry sector

analyse information for gaps, accuracy and industry significance

be proactive by recognising existing and potential threats and opportunities affecting the sector

provide timely and appropriate information and advice to key stakeholders and other members of the sector.

Assessment must confirm current working knowledge of:

the sector, organisations, representatives and political processes relevant to the industry sector.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment is to be conducted in the workplace or in a simulated work environment.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

feedback from chairperson and/or agency member regarding candidate's respect for confidentiality, as required

feedback from constituents regarding the candidate's information dissemination

feedback from the chairperson and/or other members regarding the accuracy, timeliness and relevance of information provided by the candidate to the committee

interview and oral questioning

observation of an oral presentation made by the candidate at, for example, port meetings of constituents

review of information that candidate may have supplied to the committee or other stakeholders.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other SFILEAD (leadership) units within a Skill Set or qualification.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analysing the relevance, accuracy and shortcomings of information and discerning trends, issues and implications

assessing risks and opportunities implicit in new information and developments

explaining ideas and concepts to a range of audiences

identifying target groups that can use information to good effect

presenting and distributing information to constituents using effective strategies

researching industry information

tapping into a wide range of sources of information.

Required knowledge

basic environmental and resource management procedures, regulations and codes of practice relevant to seafood industry sectors

ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles and practices, such as Environment Australia protocols

employment and workplace safety legislation and regulations

key seafood industry political processes

key seafood industry stakeholders, including individuals, interest groups and organisations

key processes or steps in the seafood supply chain

major historical events that have shaped the sector over time

methods of disseminating information to best effect

new and emerging processes, technology and quality or environmental requirements

other commercial sectors, species, products and correct marketing names

processes for identifying stakeholders and opinion leaders

scientific and economic concepts relating to resource management, including maximum sustainable yield, maximum economic yield and technology creep

relevant sectors in the seafood industry and their supply chains

work regime, typical equipment used and special features of the relevant sector or geographic area.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Products may include:

crustaceans

fish and related products (e.g. roe)

live and dead seafood

manufactured foodstuffs (e.g. canned seafood and soups)

miscellaneous invertebrates

molluscs and related products (e.g. pearls)

ornamental and display aquatic plants and animals

reptiles and related products (e.g. skins)

seaweed, aquatic plants and algae.

Equipment may include:

aquaculture, ornamental or holding machinery and equipment

communication equipment, including computers

fishing gear

manufacturing, processing, transport and refrigeration equipment

packing and storage equipment and containers

safety gear and personal protective equipment (PPE)

vessels

wholesale and retail equipment.

Supply chain may include:

auction/wholesale and retail

consumption

cultivate and grow/culture

harvest or catch

live holding and display

process

transport and storage.

Stakeholders and other organisations may include:

Austrade and Department of Foreign Affairs

certification or accreditation bodies, and third-party auditors

cooperatives, marketing bodies and associations

commercial fishing or aquatic groups

community representatives, local land holders and residents

conservation and environmental organisations, such as the Nature Conservation Council and the World Wide Fund for Nature

current and potential customers, clients and suppliers

ecosystem or resource management committees or advisory groups, including Management Advisory Committees (MACs), catchment management groups, Landcare, Bushcare, Coastcare and Seacare

employer, company directors and other professional associations

export promotion agencies, such as the Exporters Club

government funding providers

Indigenous seafood or resource management groups and traditional fishing groups/cooperatives

media

ornamental, aquarium and other hobby groups

political organisations, politicians and ministerial advisors

professional, industry and state or territory representative bodies, including Seafood Experience Australia, National Aquaculture Council, Commonwealth Fisheries Association and Seafood Services Australia

relevant ministries, government departments (federal, state or territory and local) and other regulation authorities, such as Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Australian Fisheries Management Authority and Australian Aquaculture Inspection Service

research organisations, such as Australian Bureau of Agricultural Resource Economics and the Bureau of Rural Sciences

schools, registered training organisations (RTOs) and industry training centres, AgriFood Skills Australia Standing Committee and industry training advisory bodies (ITABs)

statutory authorities, such as the Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

surfing, recreational fishing and boating groups

unions.

Relevant legislation and regulations may include:

business or workplace operations, policies and practices:

commercial law, including fair trading and trade practices

consumer law

corporate law, including registration, licensing and financial reporting

disability policies and practices

equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and sexual harassment

industrial relations and awards, individual employment contracts and share of catch agreements

jurisdictional variations

superannuation

taxation

trade practices

warnings and dismissals

worker's compensation

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits, licences, quotas, catch restrictions, and other compliance requirements, including:

Australian Exclusive Economic Zone

international treaties and agreements

food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody

imports quarantine and inspection, and importing approved arrangements for Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS), Australian Customs Service (ACS) and Biosecurity Australia (BA)

Indigenous native title, land claims and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

land, buildings and vehicle operations:

buildings and structures design and appearance, constructions and additions

poaching, trespass and theft

road laws for use of motor vehicles, bikes, trucks and other transport equipment

soil and water management

use of chemicals and biological agents

use of firearms and powerheads

use of utilities, including water, natural gas, electricity and sewage

water or land lease, tenure or ownership and use

maritime, vessel and occupational diving operations:

Australian occupational diving standards and codes of practice

foreign and Australian legislation applying to quarantine and customs

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 1978)

Marine Emergency Response Search and Rescue (MERSAR)

National Standards for Commercial Vessels

pollution prevention - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78)

Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code

use of vessels, right of way and other marine orders, bunkering and refuelling

occupational health and safety (OHS) hazard identification, risk assessment and control

product quality assurance:

correct naming and labelling (country of origin, Australian Fish Names Standard and eco-labelling)

correct quantities, sizes and other customer requirements

third-party certification (e.g. Australian Grown and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems).

Industry sectors may include:

aquaculture

fisheries compliance

foreign fishers and companies

importing, exporting, trading and marketing

Indigenous Australian fishers

ornamentals and aquaria

post-harvest:

live holding or display

processing

transport and distribution

wholesale and retail

wild catch fisheries, including fishing charter operations

vessel operations.

Information may include:

discussion of issues:

at port, sector, cooperative and community meetings

with industry groups and government representatives

verbal information (e.g. face to face and telephone)

websites, Facebook, Twitter and other online networks

written information (e.g. electronic, SMS, memos, reports, newsletters, surveys, media releases, posters and brochures).

New developments may include:

climate change

economic change

legislative and resource management changes

new products, markets, processing, packaging and equipment

political issues

proposed policy changes

quality and environmental requirements

research findings

technological change

third-party accreditation or certification.

Quality and environmental requirements may include:

animal welfare

ecologically sustainable fisheries requirements, including population dynamics, fishing impacts and management strategies

enterprise standard operating procedures and quality assurance systems

food safety, including state or territory food regulations and Australian and New Zealand Food Safety requirements

HACCP

industry or sector codes of practice

legal/regulatory requirements, such as legal limits and quotas

personal hygiene.

Professional and ethical manner may include:

acknowledging the roles and accountability of other stakeholders

declaring any financial and other self-interest

ensuring that contributions are in the best interests of the industry sector, rather than acting as an advocate for an organisation or interest group

making time for consultation and meeting preparation

observing confidentiality, tact and discretion when dealing with sensitive issues and documents

putting views forward in a manner that engenders cooperation and compromise.

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
Knowledge of products, equipment, supply chain, key stakeholders and otherorganisations, resource management processes and policies, legislation and regulations and other industry sectors is developed and maintained. 
Likely sources of information are identified and accessed, as required. 
Relevant historical events, and the sensitivities and positions of the people involved, are recalled and applied. 
New developments, including quality and environmental requirements, affecting the sector are identified and assessed for their potential impact. 
Meeting procedures are observed according to the requirements of the chairperson and the agency. 
Accurate and balanced information is provided to the committee. 
Information is provided to add constructively to the committee discussion or debate. 
Contributions to the meeting are made in a professional and ethical manner. 
Interested sector members are informed of meeting outcomes and feedback is sought. 
Confidentiality and sensitivity of meeting processes is respected, where appropriate. 
Knowledge of products, equipment, supply chain, key stakeholders and otherorganisations, resource management processes and policies, legislation and regulations and other industry sectors is developed and maintained. 
Likely sources of information are identified and accessed, as required. 
Relevant historical events, and the sensitivities and positions of the people involved, are recalled and applied. 
New developments, including quality and environmental requirements, affecting the sector are identified and assessed for their potential impact. 
Meeting procedures are observed according to the requirements of the chairperson and the agency. 
Accurate and balanced information is provided to the committee. 
Information is provided to add constructively to the committee discussion or debate. 
Contributions to the meeting are made in a professional and ethical manner. 
Interested sector members are informed of meeting outcomes and feedback is sought. 
Confidentiality and sensitivity of meeting processes is respected, where appropriate. 

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