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

SFIOBSV303B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect routine fishery management data

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency SFIOBSV303B - Collect routine fishery management data
Description This unit of competency involves collecting and recording routine fishery management data by following given procedures.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 to observers collecting routine fisheries management data. It may be collected during and/or after fishing operations.All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements, including occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines and ecologically sustainable development (ESD) principles. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, checked, used and maintained.
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: Collect data efficiently
  • Data requirements are identified.
  • Valid data is collected as soon as practical during and/or after fishing operations.
  • Estimations are made, where required.
       
Element: Record data accurately
  • Identifying information is entered on record sheets to ensure traceability of data.
  • Valid data is entered on record sheets accurately, legibly and without gaps.
  • Errors are rectified correctly.
  • Data sheets are checked for completeness and dispatched, as required.
       


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:

accept responsibility for the validity of data and records

collect and record fisheries management data in an accurate and timely manner, and in accordance with pre-set requirements.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

biological features of target species and likely by-catch

procedures and tools to collect required data on target species and likely by-catch.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources may include:

data collection forms.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

completed work documents

observation of data collection activities

third-party reports from fishery managers and scientific personnel

written or oral short-answer questions to assess underpinning knowledge.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units in the Observer Skill Set:

SFIOBSV301B Monitor and record fishing operations

SFIOBSV302B Collect reliable scientific data and samples

SFIOBSV304B Analyse and report onboard observations.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identifying a range of species, other seafood/aquatic products and equipment, and resources relevant to the enterprise, sector or geographic area

measuring and estimating catch, effort and other variables that may explain the outcomes of fishing activity.

Literacy skills used for:

completing data sheets

reading instructions.

Numeracy skills for:

estimating and calculating:

distance

length

number

time

weight.

Required knowledge

basic biological features of target species and likely by-catch

ESD principles and practices

scientific principles that influence the design of data collection systems

commercial fisheries and unique aspects relevant to the enterprise, sector or geographic area

purposes of fisheries management data collection

work regime and typical equipment used to collect data for target species, product and likely by-catch.

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.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements are followed including:

biodiversity and genetically modified organisms

biosecurity, translocation and quarantine

Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS) and other import requirements

business or workplace operations, policies and practices

correct marketing names and labelling

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits and licences relevant to the area

health and welfare of aquatic animals

Indigenous land rights and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

maritime and occupational diving operations, safety at sea and pollution control

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures

induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors

safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

ESD principles may include:

applying animal welfare ethics and procedures

control of effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

maintaining biodiversity by sustainable fisheries or broodstock/seedstock collection

reducing energy use

improving energy efficiency

reducing emissions of greenhouse gases

reducing use of non-renewable resources

increasing use of renewable, recyclable and recoverable resources

undertaking environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control.

PPE may include

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

gloves, mitts or gauntlets, and protective hand and arm covering

insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

safety harness

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear).

Data requirements may include:

catch retained and discarded

environmental conditions:

bottom type

pH

phase of moon

temperature

tides and currents

fishing effort:

bait

hook size

longline rigging

snood length

fishing methods

gonad state

location (latitude and longitude) and distance from significant port of landmark

measurements

number and species of by-catch, including per shot and per day

number and species of seabirds and marine mammals

quantity and species of catch:

number

per day

per shot

percentage of bin

weight

sampling

sex of fish

size

time and date

vessel characteristics:

communications equipment

electronic equipment

horsepower

length.

Estimations may include:

distance

gonad state

quantity, including number and total or percentage weight of species

seabird activity:

distance from vessel

diving

level of interest or disinterest

numbers

species

sex

size, including length and weight of species.

Record sheets may include:

company initiated reports

logbooks that may be required as a condition of a permit

receival dockets

sampling sheets for industry research purposes

specific research project data sheets.

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
Data requirements are identified. 
Valid data is collected as soon as practical during and/or after fishing operations. 
Estimations are made, where required. 
Identifying information is entered on record sheets to ensure traceability of data. 
Valid data is entered on record sheets accurately, legibly and without gaps. 
Errors are rectified correctly. 
Data sheets are checked for completeness and dispatched, as required. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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