Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse and report onboard observations of fisheries and/or environmental management.
This unit applies to observers who are required to examine raw data, present results, determine trends, unusual occurrences and uncertainty in scientific and fisheries management data, and report results according to the agency requirements.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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. Check data and perform basic computations | 1.1 Examine raw measurement data, estimations and observations for consistency with expectations and reasonable ranges 1.2 Calculate and check scientific quantities with required accuracy and precision 1.3 Present results in appropriate formats |
2. Analyse trends and relationships between sets of data | 2.1 Analyse results to determine trends and relationships between sets of data 2.2 Draw logical conclusions from the analyses 2.3 Recognise and report results that are inconsistent with expectations 2.4 Identify possible causes and effects of unexpected outcomes by examining fishing records and notes of atypical observations |
3. Report results | 3.1 Use charts, tables and graphs to present results in the appropriate formats 3.2 Present reports in a format and style consistent with requirements 3.3 Communicate results within the specified time and according to workplace requirements |
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 |
Writing | Prepares reports and presentations |
Problem solving | Identifies inconsistencies, trends, causes and effects in data |
Technology | Uses computers for data analysis, record keeping and correspondence Uses communications technologies Accesses and navigates web-based media |
Sectors
Fisheries Observer (OBS)