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Qualification details

SFI30411 - Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance (Release 3)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Supersedes SFI30404 - Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Fisheries Compliance) 21/Jul/2011
Is superseded by and equivalent to SFI30419 - Certificate III in Fisheries ComplianceUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Revised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes. Core units revised and increased by 5 units. Total number of units required remains the same at 16. 20/Jun/2019

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
3 (this release) 06/Mar/2015
(View details for release 2) 29/Mar/2013
(View details for release 1) 22/Jul/2011

Units of competency

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PSPETHC301B - Uphold the values and principles of public serviceUphold the values and principles of public serviceSupersededElective
SFICORE105B - Work effectively in the seafood industryWork effectively in the seafood industrySupersededCore
SFICOMP308C - Monitor fish catches for legal complianceMonitor fish catches for legal complianceSupersededElective
MARF004 - Meet work health and safety requirementsMeet work health and safety requirementsSupersededElective
SFIOBSV303B - Collect routine fishery management dataCollect routine fishery management dataSupersededElective
SFICOMP317A - Facilitate effective communication in the workplaceFacilitate effective communication in the workplaceSupersededElective
SFICOMP316A - Gather, collate and record informationGather, collate and record informationSupersededElective
SFICOMP310C - Operate off-road vehiclesOperate off-road vehiclesDeletedElective
PSPLEGN301B - Comply with legislation in the public sectorComply with legislation in the public sectorSupersededElective
SFIOBSV302B - Collect reliable scientific data and samplesCollect reliable scientific data and samplesSupersededElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 311311 Fisheries Officer 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6194-79 Intermediate Inspectors And Examiners Nec 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0507 Fisheries Studies 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Fisheries Compliance 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Fisheries Compliance Officer 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 311311 Fisheries Officer 07/Aug/2012 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 6194-79 Intermediate Inspectors And Examiners Nec 07/Aug/2012 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0507 Fisheries Studies 07/Aug/2012 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 21/Jul/2011 
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Modification History

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

3

SFI11v2.2

Superseded units from TDM07 Maritime Training Package replaced with new units from MAR Maritime Training Package

2

SFI11v1.1

Corrected formatting issues

1

SFI11

Initial release

Description

This qualification specifies the minimum requirement for entry into a career as a trainee fisheries officer.

Job role 

A person operating at this level will be engaged in promoting compliance with fisheries legislation for recreational and commercial fishers, and the general public. On occasions it may be necessary to exercise compliance powers.

Job title includes:

  • trainee fisheries officer.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Entry into this qualification may be:

  • after completing SFI20411 Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support
  • after completing studies, either tertiary or vocational, in marine environmental management
  • after gaining vessel skills
  • by direct entry without prior skills.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:

  • SFI40411 Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance.

This qualification is usually undertaken by fisheries officers as part of their career development, and the agency's workforce development plan.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations 

Licences for operating motor vehicles and vessels apply for some competencies.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI30411 Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the fisheries compliance sector for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements and may vary from one agency to another.

Employability Skill 

Agency requirements for this qualification include :

Communication

  • using verbal and non-verbal communication in a culturally sensitive way
  • adapting communication techniques to identified audience
  • negotiating relevant solutions to issues or incidents
  • stating and substantiating own position clearly and effectively
  • producing accurate, completed, legible and understandable forms and reports
  • using active and accurate listening skills when taking statements
  • counting and measuring fish and fish catches.

Teamwork

  • sharing information with agency sanctioned fellow officers

Problem solving

  • resolving or reporting workplace issues
  • reviewing operational plan and outcomes
  • making recommendations for improvement.

Initiative and enterprise

  • applying principles of sustainability
  • identifying and reporting environmental hazards
  • identifying and reporting OHS hazards.

Planning and organising

  • analysing, sorting and collating information according to criteria
  • arranging court appearances
  • forwarding court documents within required timeframe
  • scheduling vehicle and outboard motor maintenance and services.

Self-management

  • seeking additional support to improve performance
  • seeking feedback on presentations from audience
  • undertaking responsibilities and duties in a positive manner

Learning

  • identifying career options and training opportunities within the enterprise and seafood industry
  • identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
  • willing to learn new skills and procedures.

Technology

  • using business computer applications to prepare reports and record work information
  • using email for communications
  • using global positioning system (GPS).

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

A total of sixteen (16) units of competency must be achieved.

  • three (3) core units plus 
  • eight (8) fisheries compliance specialist elective units (Group A) plus 
  • five (5) elective units that may be a combination of:
  • Group A fisheries compliance specialist elective units not yet selected for this qualification
  • Group B elective units
  • imported units from this Training Package or from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of three (3) units can be imported, however, at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate III level. Units must be relevant to fisheries compliance operations and not duplicate skills already selected.

Core units of competency 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFICORE101C

Apply basic food handling and safety practices

SFICORE105B

Work effectively in the seafood industry

SFICORE106B

Meet workplace OHS requirements

Elective units of competency 

Group A : Fisheries compliance specialist units 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFICOMP302C

Exercise compliance powers

SFICOMP308C

Monitor fish catches for legal compliance

SFICOMP310C

Operate off-road vehicles

SFICOMP315A

Support the judicial process

SFICOMP316A

Gather, collate and record information

SFICOMP317A

Facilitate effective communication in the workplace

SFICOMP318A

Perform administrative duties

PSPETHC301B

Uphold the values and principles of public service

PSPLEGN301B

Comply with legislation in the public sector

Group B : Other elective units 

Observer 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIOBSV301B

Monitor and record fishing operations

SFIOBSV302B

Collect reliable scientific data and samples

SFIOBSV303B

Collect routine fishery management data

SFIOBSV304B

Analyse and report on board observations

Maritime operations 

The units in this group can contribute towards a MAR20313 Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal).

Unit code 

Unit title 

MARC020

Transmit and receive information by marine radio

MARF001

Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment

MARF002

Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel

MARF004

Meet work health and safety requirements

MARF005

Survive at sea using survival craft

Vessel operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFISHIP206C

Operate a small vessel

SFISHIP207C

Operate and maintain outboard motors

SFISHIP202C

Contribute to safe navigation