SFICOMP203B
Promote sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments

This unit of competency involves taking advantage of opportunities to promote the sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Application

Promotion may include informal conversations with individuals, formal talks to school children or community groups, answering questions about compliance matters and setting up displays at community events or in locations frequented by users of the local marine and freshwater environments.

The fisheries compliance support officer will use their knowledge of the local ecology, the cultural significance of sustainable fishing activities and legislation relevant to sustainability in the local area in their work. The officer will use his or her interpersonal and presentation skills to engage the public. Individuals are not required to confront non-compliance suspects.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Plan a presentation or display

1.1. Opportunities to present information that meetwork plan objectives are identified and support is gained from the supervisor.

1.2. Main purpose of presentation or display is identified.

1.3. The type of presentation or display selected is appropriate for the audience and opportunity.

1.4. Resources that will enhance the presentation or display are located and arrangements are made for their use.

1.5. An appropriate medium for the presentation or display is selected and organised.

1.6. The presentation or display is designed and/or constructed according to required procedures.

1.7. Information collected and prepared for presentation or display purposes is consistent with legislative requirements and cultural significance.

1.8. Planned presentation or display is approved by the supervisor or team leader.

2. Present or display information

2.1. Information is presented or displayed using methods of communication appropriate for the audience and message.

2.2. Communication is clear, concise and adjusted to meet the needs of the audience.

2.3. An interpreter and/or assistive technology is used where language is a barrier for the audience.

2.4. Questions from the audience or public are responded to appropriately and accurately.

2.5. Presentation materials or displays are amended and updated as required and removed when no longer current.

2.6. Outcomes are reported to the supervisor as required.

3. Follow up the presentation

3.1. Feedback on the presentation is sought from the audience and used to review the presentation outcomes.

3.2. Recommendations are made to improve the presentation, based on the feedback received.

3.3. Resources are returned to original location or placed in storage.

Required Skills

Required skills

applying occupational health and safety (OHS) principles in public presentation and display activities

collecting, analysing and organising information

selecting and using a range of display techniques

selecting and using appropriate communication methods with different audiences

selecting and using appropriate presentation methods to convey information for different purposes

selecting and using standard display equipment and resources effectively and within OHS guidelines

structuring information in a logical sequence for presentation

working within established timeframes to achieve specified objectives.

Literacy skills used for:

preparing information for presentations or displays

identifying and accessing information.

Numeracy skills used for:

counting and estimating numbers of people and quantities of resources.

Required knowledge

legislation and policies relevant to sustainable use of marine and freshwater environments, including:

commonwealth, state or territory and local government

agency policies and procedures

community standards and regulations

Indigenous land rights

codes of practice

sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments

significance of sacred and other cultural sites

significance of cultural activities, including Indigenous fishing or use of other marine resources, time management and planning techniques.

Evidence Required

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:

promote the sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments to a variety of audiences

analyse and interpret information

communicate information and ideas to people

plan for a presentation or display

solve problems and answer questions.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

legislation and policies relevant to sustainable use of marine and freshwater environments

cultural significance of local marine and freshwater environments

significance of cultural activities, including Indigenous fishing or use of other marine resources.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources may include:

relevant policies and procedures manuals

venue

overhead projector

computer

other display equipment and resources.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

observation of practical demonstration

simulation or role-play

examples of display work (e.g. photographs of displays) and information resources developed (e.g. flyers, handouts, leaflets and booklets)

other relevant productions, such as newsletters, posters, plans, models and computer-produced presentations.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.


Range Statement

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.

Opportunities to present information may include:

community events, such as festivals and competitions

group presentations

help desks

industry forums, open days and reference groups

information booths

interviews or articles for local media

school visits

staff professional development activities

story telling.

Work plan objectives may include:

assisting fishers and tourists to comply with legislation

educating local community, visitors and fishers on:

sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments

changes to legislative requirements

encouraging best-practice measures to mitigate the effects of fishing on the aquatic environment

increasing awareness of the impact of human activity on the local marine and freshwater ecology

providing educational resources to schools and educational institutions

the cultural significance of the local marine and freshwater environments.

Type of presentation or display may include:

audio or visual

formal or informal

static or interactive

verbal or non-verbal

written or electronic.

Resources may include:

audio and video tapes

banners and posters

leaflets or handouts

multimedia presentations

PowerPoint presentations or overheads

props, signage and stands

story telling.

Selecting an appropriate medium may include:

booking a venue

making or ordering posters

organising boats or vehicles

printing or preparing leaflets or handouts

using tents or booths.

Required procedures may include:

access and equity

OHS

quality assurance procedures for the use of departmental logos and publicity materials

workplace policies and codes of practice.

Legislative requirements may include:

those associated with the management of coastal and estuarine environments:

Commonwealth Acts

state or territory Acts and regulations

local council regulations and by-laws.


Sectors

Unit sector

Fisheries compliance


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Refer to Unit Descriptor