The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible. | |
Prerequisite Unit/s | Nil |
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare improvised fishing resources | 1.1 Improvised tackle is assembled from naturalresources and basic survival resources 1.2 Natural fish-stunning agents are identified and prepared 1.3 Tackle is baited using locally acquired insects and animals appropriate to the type of aquatic animal being sought |
2. Conduct fishing operation | 2.1 Location and timing of fishing operation optimises the chances of success without exposing the fisherman to environmental dangers 2.2 Basic fishing techniques are applied to attract the desired aquatic animal to strike 2.3 Hooked aquatic animals are landed efficiently without exposing the fisherman to environmental dangers 2.4 Tidal pools are sited, and enhanced to trap aquatic animals during tidal ranges 2.5 Captured aquatic animals are handled and dispatched, gutted and filleted safely in order to reduce danger to self, and undesirable/poisonous fish are removed from catch 2.6 Guts are examined to identify fish's preferred diet with the aim of targeting particular species and re-investing offal and off-cuts in ongoing fishing operations 2.7 Techniques for maintaining aquatic animals in fresh condition are implemented until required for consumption |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
awareness of aquatic predators recognise dangerous aquatic animals use knives safely |
Required Knowledge |
ciguatera poisoning signs and symptoms dangerous aquatic animals (e.g. stone/toad/lion/angelfish) knife safety |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to site an appropriate fishing location which optimises the chances of success while minimising the environmental stresses and hazards; to site and construct a functional tidal pool of at least 2 m2 surface area; and to maintain a landed fish either by tethering or depositing in an enclosed pool. Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over time in a range of fishing activities that could be expected in a survival situation. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency must be assessed in a simulated workplace environment. While a person can demonstrate the technical ability to catch aquatic animals, doing so in a survival situation is crucial; consequently it is strongly recommended that holistic assessment be conducted with other associated survival units. Assessment under simulated survival conditions should include: food restrictions (food should be restricted to half the recommended daily caloric intake) the absence of normal living conditions and amenities such as showers, beds and bedding (warmth to be provided by fire), kitchens etc. with the attendant levels of personal discomfort and fatigue a significant period of time - the recommendation is four days. Specific resources for assessment Access to a suitable assessment area, fishing hooks (maximum of five) and fishing line (maximum of five metres). |
Guidance information for assessment | Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. |
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Aquatic animals may include | Amphibians (e.g. turtle, tortoise, frog, crocodile) Crustacea (e.g. yabbi, lobster, crab) Fish Shellfish |
Waterways may include | Estuaries Inland lakes and other enclosed waterways (e.g. billabong) Ocean/sea |
Improvised tackle may include | Float Hook Line Rod Sinker |
Natural resources may include | Bark Feathers Sticks Stones |
Survival resources include | Fish-hooks and line Wire |
Fish-stunning agents may include | Amaryllidaceae Convolvulaceae Dioscoreaceae Lamiaceae Lecythidaceae Liliaceae Papilionaceae Sapindaceae Scrophulariaceae Solanaceae Verbenaceae |
Environmental dangers may include | Attack from predators (e.g. crocodile, shark) Being smashed against rocks from surf Drowning Hypothermia and heatstroke Rising tides |
Fishing techniques may include | Dragging Hand-line fishing/jigging Jiggling Throwing burley |
Siting tidal pools includes making use of | Inlets Natural constrictions |
Techniques for maintaining aquatic animals in fresh condition may include | Tethering Transferral to keeping receptacle/pool Wrapping in wet cloth (e.g. shirt) |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. |
Not applicable.