Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the crew and vessel during fishing operations. It requires the ability to acquire crew, coordinate fishing activities, ensure vessel safety, control vessel speed and position and use vessel reporting and monitoring systems to ensure compliance with fisheries regulations.
This unit applies to individuals who have responsibilities for managing crew and vessel during fishing operations.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
Licencing and regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Users are required to check with the relevant maritime authority for requirements.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Manage crew during fishing operations | 1.1 Marshall sufficient qualified and competent crew members at the worksite before starting operations 1.2 Ensure crew members are fully informed, by clear, timely and accurate communication, of their responsibilities during fishing operations 1.3 Ensure all crew are fitted with personal protective equipment 1.4 Coordinate activities into a sequence that ensures safe and efficient operation 1.5 Identify and rectify unsafe, environmentally hazardous or inefficient practices 1.6 Recognise abnormal situations and instruct crew promptly and clearly to minimise the danger to crew and vessel and the disruption to operations |
2. Control the vessel during fishing operations | 2.1 Maintain safety of the vessel and crew during fishing operations 2.2 Orient vessel according to fishing operations, wind, aquatic environmental conditions and current to maximise safety 2.3 Position fishing operation to minimise interference with others 2.4 Control vessel speed according to fishing operations and prevailing weather and aquatic environmental conditions to maximise safety 2.5 Minimise effects of abnormal situations on crew, environment and vessel safety, and disruption to operations 2.6 Maximise vessel stability during all stages of the fishing operation |
3. Monitor compliance with regulations during fishing operations | 3.1 Direct crew to comply with all relevant regulations 3.2 Use catch reporting systems according to fisheries regulations 3.3 Use vessel monitoring systems according to fisheries regulations |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interprets fisheries regulations |
Writing | Provides written instructions |
Numeracy | Interprets gear and vessel identification numbers |
Interact with others | Selects and uses appropriate vocabulary, conventions and protocols, including technical language to communicate with crew members |
Get the work done | Makes and reviews critical and non-critical decisions regarding vessel control, crew management and compliance requirements Operates and maintains electronic aids, communication technology and on board systems |
Sectors
Fishing Operations (FSH)