ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

1. Locate crabs, prawns and squid.

1.1. Identify and select suitable tackle and apparatus for catching crabs, prawns and squid.

1.2. Source locations for catching each species, in shore and off shore according to relevant legislation.

2. Catch crabs, prawns and squid.

2.1. Identify differences between crab pots and set suitable types of crab pots according to the situation, relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.2. Handle and tie crabs appropriately and identify the differences between males and females.

2.3. Measure crabs and return female and undersized crabs according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.4. Throw a cast net to catch prawns according to relevant legislation and organisational policies and procedures.

2.5. Identify differences between squid lures and use appropriately according to the situation, relevant legislation, and organisational policies and procedures.

3. Maintain, clean and prepare catch.

3.1. Determine possible uses of the catch and apply the most appropriate processing procedures.

3.2. Apply methods of maintaining, cleaning and preparing catch for its end use.

Required skills

problem-solving skills to:

source locations for catching crabs, squid and prawns

determine the differences between crab pots

determine the most appropriate method of catching a species according to the situation

planning and organising skills to:

select and use crab pots, cast nets and lures to catch crabs, prawns and squid

to handle and keep catch in pristine condition

prepare species for its end-use

numeracy skills to measure crabs and determine undersized crabs.

Required knowledge

legislation and organisational policies and procedures to enable safe and legal conduct of all activities

minimal impact codes to ensure protection of the fishing environment

habitats of crabs, squid and prawns to assist in locating various species, in and off shore

bait used to attract crabs, squid and prawns

methods used to capture crabs, squid and prawns in a specific location

differences between male and female crabs to enable the return of female crabs

methods of handling and keeping crabs, squid and prawns in pristine condition

processes used to maintain, clean and prepare catch for its end-use.

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 and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

applies knowledge of different processes used to catch crabs, prawns and squid in various situations

locates crabs, squid and prawns and uses suitable tackle and apparatus to catch the required species according to legislative and organisational requirements

maintains crabs, squid and prawns in pristine condition and cleans and prepares the catch for a variety of uses.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure participation in multiple fishing activities to catch crabs, prawns and squid, in local conditions to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:

locations to catch crabs, prawns and squid

fishing tackle and apparatuses to catch and process crabs, prawns and squid.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

observation of safe participation and demonstration of locating, catching and preparing crabs, prawns and squid

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of relevant legislation, organisational policies and procedures, and different methods of catching crabs, prawns and squid

third-party reports from a supervisor detailing performance.

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

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.

Tackle and apparatus may include:

drop nets

crab pots and hooks

squid gidgies, jigs and lures

bait nets

throw nets

dab nets.

Locations may include:

tidal estuaries

inshore waters

jetties

wharves

rock walls.

Relevant legislation may include:

occupational health and safety

permits or permission for access

environmental regulations:

marine regulations

fishing regulations and restrictions

recreational fishing licenses

requirements regarding the catching and handling of crabs, prawns and squid.

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

occupational health and safety

safety and emergency procedures

use and maintenance of tackle and apparatus used to catch crabs, prawns and squid

manufacturer's design specifications and recommendations for equipment use

risk management procedures

communication protocols

code of ethics.