Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and record routine fishery management data according to agency procedures.
The unit applies to observers who are required to identify, collect and check fishery management data, make estimations and ensure data is completed.
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 |
1. Collect data | 1.1 Identify fishery management data collection requirements 1.2 Collect valid data as soon as practical during and after fishing operations 1.3 Measure and make estimations of catch, effort and other variables that support fishing activity 1.4 Observe and comply with health and safety and environmental requirements during data collection |
2. Record data | 2.1 Enter identifying information accurately either manually or electronically as per workplace requirements to ensure traceability of data 2.2 Check for and rectify errors as required 2.3 Check data entries for completeness, and dispatch according to data collection requirements |
Evidence of Performance
An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.
There must be evidence that the individual has collected and recorded fishery management data for at least one fishing operation, including:
validating catch, effort and other variables against fishing activity
adhering to safety and environmental requirements during collection
completing data entries that are accurate and reliable.
Evidence of Knowledge
An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
basic biological features of target species and likely by-catch
health and safety and environmental policies, standards and guidelines relevant to collecting fisheries management data
scientific principles that influence the design of data collection systems
recreational and traditional fishing catches or geographic area
species, other seafood and aquatic products and equipment, and resources relevant to the workplace, sector or geographic area
purposes of fisheries management data collection
manual or electronic data collection requirements relating to catch, effort, species, environment, method, vessel, and time, date and location
work regime and typical equipment used to collect data for target species, product and likely by-catch
importance of, and process for, entering and maintaining accurate records.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:
physical conditions:
skills must be demonstrated in a fishery management data collection setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
resources, equipment and materials:
resources, equipment and materials suitable for data collection
specifications:
access to legislation and regulations relevant to fishery management data collections
workplace procedures for collecting and recording fishery management data, including advice on health and safety and environmental requirements.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Foundation Skills
Skill | Description |
Reading | Interpret instructions |
Writing | Complete data entries |
Numeracy | Estimate and calculate distance, length, number, time and weight |
Sectors
Fisheries Observer (OBS)