Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 2.1. |
Release 1 |
This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 1.0. |
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who work as compliance support officers, sea rangers or observers in a support role for an agency or organisation that has legislated responsibility for the management of fisheries, both wild catch and aquaculture. In this role, these individuals conduct field operations to ensure protection of resources and report on suspected non-compliance using only observable evidence that can be recorded.
All work is 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. Licences will be required if operating vessels or vehicles.
The MAR units that appear in the elective bank are subject to licencing and regulatory requirements. These units must be implemented in line with the requirements of the MAR Maritime Training Package and Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at this time of publication.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 12 units of competency:
- 5 core units plus
- 7 elective units.
Elective units must ensure the integrity of the qualification’s Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. The electives are to be chosen as follows:
- at least 4 from the electives listed below
- up to 3 from the electives listed below or from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course.
Core Units
SFICPL202 |
Conduct field observations |
SFIWHS201 |
Meet workplace health and safety requirements |
SFIXSI101 |
Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices |
SFIXSI102 |
Communicate in the seafood industry |
SFIXSI201 |
Work effectively in the seafood industry |
Elective Units
AHCCHM201 |
Apply chemicals under supervision |
AHCFAU201 |
Recognise fauna |
AHCILM201 |
Maintain cultural places |
AHCILM202 |
Observe and report plants or animals |
AHCILM203 |
Record information about Country |
AHCNAR202 |
Maintain wildlife habitat refuges |
AHCPGD206 |
Conduct visual inspection of park facilities |
AURTGA001 |
Drive and manoeuvre trailers |
HLTAID011 |
Provide First Aid |
MARC043 |
Transmit and receive information by marine radio |
MARC044 |
Transmit and receive information by VHF radio |
MARF027 |
Apply basic survival skills in the event of vessel abandonment |
MARF028 |
Follow procedures to minimise and fight fires on board a vessel |
MARF029 |
Meet work health and safety requirements |
MARF030 |
Survive at sea using survival craft |
PUATEA001B |
Work in a team |
SFIBIO201 |
Inspect and clean aquatic work equipment |
SFIBIO301 |
Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests |
SFICPL201 |
Undertake a local operation |
SFICPL203 |
Promote sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments |
SFICPL204 |
Communicate effectively in cross-cultural environments |
SFICPL205 |
Present evidence in a court setting |
SFICPL303 |
Board vessel at sea |
SFICPL306 |
Gather, collate and record information |
SFIEMS201 |
Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices |
TLIC2025 |
Operate four wheel drive vehicle |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
SFI20419 Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support Release 2 |
SFI20419 Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support Release 1 |
Qualification updated to replace superseded first aid unit, as approved by the AISC in consultation with ASQA |
Equivalent |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273