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:

ensure compliance with relevant regulations and manage the crew and vessel during fishing operations

conduct a safe and efficient fishing operation under varying conditions and situations

deal with abnormal situations

coexist with other fishing operations.

Assessment must confirm knowledge of:

relevant regulations

operating principles of gear common to the operational area.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

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

Resources may include:

fully operational fishing vessel confronting a wide range of situations.

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested:

logs of fishing operations

journal of reflections on responses to abnormal conditions

portfolio of management-related records, documents and reports.

Supplementary evidence can be gathered from:

third-party reports

minutes and meeting reports

interview.

Guidance information for assessment

This unit may be assessed holistically with SFIFISH401C Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish, and other units within a qualification.

Required skills

conducting a safe and efficient operation

consulting and incorporating appropriate regulations into work practices

controlling the vessel and crew in any particular fishing operation

identifying fishing operations by vessel recognition and gear identification features

organising personnel into an efficient operation

providing oral and written instructions for routine and emergency situations by day, night and in varying weather conditions.

Literacy skills used for:

consulting regulations

providing written instructions.

Numeracy skills used for:

reading gear identification numbers

reading vessel identification numbers.

Required knowledge

communication systems, including hand signals

crew numbers required for safe operation

dimensions and likely movement of other fishing operations encountered

effects of loading on stability

effects of vessel orientation on vessel movement and stability

requirements for safe working

techniques and procedures for dealing with abnormal operating conditions

usual locations of gear identification features

vessel speed requirements for fishing operations and safety.

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.

Relevant government regulations, licensing and other compliance requirements may include:

business or workplace operations, policies and practices:

commercial law, including fair trading and trade practices

consumer law

corporate law, including registration, licensing and financial reporting

disability policies and practices

equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and sexual harassment

industrial relations and awards, individual employment contracts and share of catch agreements

jurisdictional variations

superannuation

taxation

trade practices

warnings and dismissals

worker's compensation

ESD principles, environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

fisheries or aquaculture regulations, permits, licences, quotas, catch restrictions, and other compliance requirements including:

Australian Exclusive Economic Zone

international treaties and agreements

food safety, Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP), hygiene and temperature control along chain of custody

Indigenous native title, land claims and cultural activities, including fishing by traditional methods

imports quarantine and inspection, and importing approved arrangements for Australian Quarantine Inspection Service (AQIS), Australian Customs Service (ACS) and Biosecurity Australia (BA)

land, buildings and vehicles:

buildings and structures design and appearance, constructions and additions

poaching, trespass and theft

road laws for use of motor vehicles, bikes, trucks and other transport equipment

soil and water management

use of chemicals and biological agents

use of firearms and powerheads

use of utilities, including water, natural gas, electricity and sewage

water or land lease, tenure or ownership and use

maritime and occupational diving operations:

foreign and Australian legislation applying to quarantine and customs

International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS)

International Convention on Standards of Training, Certification and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW 1978)

Marine Emergency Response Search and Rescue (MERSAR)

National Standards for Commercial Vessels

pollution prevention - International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL 73/78)

Uniform Shipping Laws (USL) Code

use of vessels, right of way and other marine orders, bunkering and refuelling

OHS hazard identification, risk assessment and control

product quality assurance:

correct naming and labelling (country of origin, Australian Fish Names Standard and eco-labelling)

correct quantities, sizes and other customer requirements

third-party certification (e.g. Australian Grown and ISO 14001:2004 Environmental management systems).

OHS guidelines may include:

appropriate workplace provision of first aid kits and fire extinguishers

clean, uncluttered, hygienic workplace

codes of practice, regulations and/or guidance notes which may apply in a jurisdiction or industry sector

enterprise-specific OHS procedures, policies or standards

hazard and risk assessment of workplace, maintenance activities and control measures

induction or training of staff, contractors and visitors in relevant OHS procedures and/or requirements to allow them to carry out their duties in a safe manner

OHS training register

safe lifting, carrying and handling techniques, including manual handling, and the handling and storage of hazardous substances

safe systems and procedures for outdoor work, including protection from solar radiation, fall protection, confined space entry and the protection of people in the workplace

systems and procedures for the safe maintenance of property, machinery and equipment, including hydraulics and exposed moving parts

the appropriate use, maintenance and storage of PPE.

Food safety and hygiene regulations and procedures may include:

Australian Shellfish Sanitation program

display, packaging and sale of food, including seafood and aquatic products

equipment design, use, cleaning and maintenance

exporting requirements, including AQIS Export Control (Fish) orders

handling and disposal of condemned or recalled seafood products

HACCP, food safety program, and other risk minimisation and quality assurance systems

location, construction and servicing of seafood premises

people, product and place hygiene and sanitation requirements

Primary Products Standard and the Australian Seafood Standard (voluntary)

processing, further processing and preparation of food, including seafood and aquatic products

product labelling, tracing and recall

receipt, storage and transportation of food, including seafood and aquatic products

requirements set out in Australian and New Zealand Food Authority (ANZFA) Food Standards Code and state and territory food regulations

temperature and contamination control along chain of custody.

ESD principles may include:

controlling the use and recycling of water, and managing water quality and quantity

managing environmental hazard identification, risk assessment and control

managing imported products quarantine and inspection, facility biosecurity, translocation of livestock and genetic material, and health certification

managing stock health and welfare, especially for handling, holding, transport and slaughter

managing sustainable fisheries or broodstock/seedstock collection requirements, such as size limits, quotas, season restrictions, population dynamics, fishing impacts, reducing by-catch, fisheries management strategies and maintaining biodiversity

managing, controlling and treating effluents, chemical residues, contaminants, wastes and pollution

minimising noise, dust, light or odour emissions

planning environmental and resource efficiency improvements

preventing genetically modified organisms and live cultured or held organisms from escaping into environment

protecting native and protected flora and fauna, marine or land parks or areas, adhering to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Flora and Fauna (CITES), the Ramsar Convention, World Heritage and other international treaties for which Australia is a signatory

reducing disturbances to soils, erosion and surface water flows from machinery use and other activities

reducing energy use and introducing alternative energy sources.

PPE may include:

buoyancy vest or personal floatation device (PFD)

gloves, mitts or gauntlets, and protective hand and arm covering

hard hat or protective head covering

hearing protection (e.g. ear plugs and ear muffs)

insulated protective clothing for freezers or chillers and refrigeration units

non-slip and waterproof boots (gumboots) or other safety footwear

personal locator beacon or Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

protective eyewear, glasses and face mask

protective hair, beard and boot covers

protective outdoor clothing for tropical conditions

respirator or face mask

safety harness

sun protection (e.g. sun hat, sunscreen and sunglasses)

uniforms, overalls or protective clothing (e.g. mesh and waterproof aprons)

waterproof clothing (e.g. wet weather gear and waders).

Crew may include:

deckhands

engineers

mates.

Communication may include:

hand signals

sound signals:

for shooting gear

hauling gear

lifting of load unsighted

verbal.

Abnormal situations may include:

abnormal loads

coming fast

emergency retrieval of gear

fouling of gear

lost gear

severe weather.

Safety may include:

within safe, navigable waters

within the limits of crew competence

within the limits of the vessel's size, power and condition

within the range of prevailing and anticipated weather conditions appropriate to the vessel.

Stability may be maximised by

controlling free surface

controlling water tight integrity

docking a vessel

freeing water from decks

lifting and distributing heavy weights

reserving freeboard.

Advice may include:

training crew members

raising and having input into issues with industry or government delegates

completing industry surveys

participating in port or commodity group meetings

participating in state, territory or national policy development meetings.

Industry policy, regulations and procedures may include:

enterprise policy and procedures

industry codes of practice

management enforcement policy and regulations

resource management policy

skills and qualifications development.