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Qualification details

SFI30211 - Certificate III in Fishing Operations (Release 1)

Summary

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Superseded
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Is superseded by and equivalent to SFI30219 - Certificate III in Fishing OperationsRevised packaging rules to better reflect outcomes and allow for specialisations. Total number of units reduced by 2 units. Core units revised and decreased by 1 unit. 20/Jun/2019
Supersedes and is equivalent to SFI31204 - Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations)Minimum number of units reduced from 21 to 18 Increased flexibility in unit selection 21/Jul/2011
Supersedes and is equivalent to SFI32204 - Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations - Marine Engine Driver II) 21/Jul/2011
Supersedes and is equivalent to SFI33204 - Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations - Master 5/Skipper 3)Minimum number of units reduced from 21 to 18 Increased flexibility in unit selection 21/Jul/2011

Releases:
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(View details for release 5) 06/Mar/2015
(View details for release 4) 18/Dec/2013
(View details for release 3) 20/Aug/2013
(View details for release 2) 29/Mar/2013
1 (this release) 22/Jul/2011

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Units of competency

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BSBFLM311C - Support a workplace learning environmentSupport a workplace learning environmentSupersededN/A
SFIDIVE301B - Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industryWork effectively as a diver in the seafood industrySupersededN/A
BSBRKG304B - Maintain business recordsMaintain business recordsSupersededN/A
SFIEMS401B - Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management systemConduct an internal audit of an environmental management systemDeletedN/A
SFIDIVE302B - Perform diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatusPerform diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatusSupersededN/A
SFIFISH311A - Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting applianceOperate vessel deck machinery and lifting applianceSupersededN/A
SROOPS002B - Plan for minimal environmental impactPlan for minimal environmental impactSupersededN/A
SFIAQUA206C - Handle stockHandle stockSupersededN/A
SFIDIVE303B - Perform diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatusPerform diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatusSupersededN/A
TAEASS301A - Contribute to assessmentContribute to assessmentSupersededN/A
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 899211 Deck Hand 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 7994-13 Fishing Hand 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0317 Maritime Engineering And Technology 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Fishing Charter Operations,Maritime Operations,Fishing Operations 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Senior Deck Hand 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 899211 Deck Hand 07/Aug/2012 
ASCO (occupation type) Identifier 7994-13 Fishing Hand 07/Aug/2012 
ASCED Qualification/Course Field of Education Identifier 0317 Maritime Engineering And Technology 07/Aug/2012 
Qualification/Course Level of Education Identifier 514 Certificate III 21/Jul/2011 
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Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification contains the competencies required by an experienced deckhand undertaking a wide range of fishing operation tasks.

Maritime certifications, such as a Coxswain, cannot be achieved through this qualification. Refer to the TDM07 Maritime Training Package for relevant qualifications.

Skill Sets are available through the SFI11 Seafood Industry Training Package as an alternative for fishers using the TDM07 Maritime Training Package to gain a maritime certification. These include:

  • Environmental Management Skill Set
  • Fishing Operations Skill Set.

The qualification will have application for people working:

  • for aquaculture farms using wild caught broodstock or seedstock
  • on charter vessels
  • on fishing vessels.

Job roles 

Individuals operating at this level undertake a broad range of routine processes and procedures which may include:

  • maintaining food safety and quality control procedures and policies
  • overseeing cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vessel
  • overseeing the handling, harvesting and sorting of by-catch
  • selecting, deploying and operating fishing gear and equipment
  • supervising or leading work teams.

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

  • senior deckhand
  • Coxswain.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

  • direct entry and with or without prior fishing operations skills or knowledge
  • through a school vocational studies program combined with work experience
  • prior vocational qualifications related to maritime certifications, fishing, seafood processing or aquaculture operations.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a:

  • SFI40211 Certificate IV in Fishing Operations
  • SFI40311 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management)
  • SFI50211 Diploma of Fishing Operations.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Licensing , legislative , regulatory or certification considerations 

Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels and other plant apply for some competencies.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI30211 Certificate III in Fishing Operations 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the fishing operations 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 workplace to another.

Employability Skill 

Industry for this qualification include :

Communication

  • completing forms/records accurately and legibly
  • estimating time to position fishing devices based on echo sounder
  • expressing own opinion clearly and listening to others without interrupting
  • giving clear instructions about tasks and methods to work teams
  • interpreting gear plans
  • interpreting work-related instructions, notices and documents
  • requesting assistance from appropriate personnel) as needed
  • reading and recording data from electronic detection equipment
  • reading tide tables.

Teamwork

  • contributing to participative OHS and emergency arrangements
  • overseeing or coordinating work of other team members
  • respecting people from diverse backgrounds
  • sharing information relevant to work with co-workers
  • undertaking duties in a positive manner that promotes cooperation in the workplace.

Problem solving

  • developing effective solutions to control level of risk associated with work tasks
  • identifying and rectifying unsafe and inefficient aspects of a work area
  • reconditioning or adjusting sub-optimal fishing gear
  • solving problems by asking questions and seeking advice.

Initiative and enterprise

  • adapting to new situations
  • analysing fish catches to determine effectiveness and performance of fishing device
  • identifying, assessing and controlling environmental, OHS and food safety hazards within area of responsibility
  • monitoring and responding to changing weather conditions
  • recognising and reporting faulty equipment
  • using criteria to assess effectiveness of sub-optimal fishing gear.

Planning and organising

  • coordinating labour, equipment and other resources to ensure that fishing operation is carried out according to strategy
  • developing a fishing strategy that takes into account all relevant factors
  • establishing and communicating clear directions and expectations to crew or on-land staff
  • following environmental management procedures
  • having appropriate techniques, tools and equipment for maintaining and readying fish devices for deployment
  • identifying hazards prior to commencing and during the fishing operation or task
  • maintaining catch at required temperature
  • planning for self and work team to complete operation within an allocated timeframe.

Self-management

  • maintaining own knowledge of the job role, reviewing own performance and actively seeking and acting upon advice and guidance
  • prioritising work and completing delegated tasks
  • taking responsibility for self and work outcomes of others at the appropriate level.

Learning

  • being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
  • identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
  • undertaking learning as required for work.

Technology

  • examining options mechanisation or other technology to reduce risks and improve efficiencies
  • monitoring position, concentration and movement of target species electronically
  • monitoring positions of vessel and fishing
  • using computer technology for recording information.

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

A total of eighteen (18) units of competency must be achieved.

  • four (4) core units plus 
  • four (4) fishing specialist elective units (Group A) plus 
  • ten (10) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:
  • Group A fishing specialist 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 four (4) units can be imported and at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate III or IV level. Units must be relevant to workplace needs.

Core units of competency 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFICORE101C

Apply basic food handling and safety practices

SFICORE103C

Communicate in the seafood industry

SFICORE105B

Work effectively in the seafood industry

SFICORE106B

Meet workplace OHS requirements

Elective units of competency 

Group A : Fishing specialist units 

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCLSK319A

Slaughter livestock

BSBRSK401A

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

SFIEMS301B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

SFIEMS302B

Act to prevent interaction with protected species

SFIFISH309B

Construct nets and customise design

SFIFISH210C

Assemble and repair damaged netting

SFIFISH310A

Adjust and position fishing gear

SFIFISH311A

Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance

SFIFISH209C

Maintain the temperature of seafood

SFIFISH401C

Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish

SFIFISH402C

Manage and control fishing operations

SFIOHS301C

Implement OHS policies and guidelines

Diving operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIDIVE301B

Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry

SFIDIVE302B

Perform diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatus

SFIDIVE303B

Perform diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

SFIDIVE304B

Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using surface-supplied breathing apparatus

SFIDIVE305B

Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using self-contained underwater breathing apparatus

SFIDIVE306B

Perform compression chamber diving operations

SFIDIVE307B

Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector

SFIDIVE308B

Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector

HLTFA301B

Apply first aid

SROSCB001A

SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

SROOPS002B

Plan for minimal environmental impact

SROODR002A

Plan outdoor recreation activities

Group B : Other elective units 

Aquaculture operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIAQUA206C

Handle stock

SFIAQUA213C

Monitor stock and environmental conditions

SFIAQUA217B

Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures

SFIAQUA303C

Coordinate stock handling activities

SFIAQUA309C

Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities

SFIAQUA316A

Oversee the control of predators and pests

SFIAQUA317A

Oversee the control of diseases

SFIAQUA318A

Coordinate feed activities

Fishing charter operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIFCHA301C

Develop information and advice on fishing charter trips

SFIFCHA302C

Operate an inshore day charter

Crane operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

TLID3033A

Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane

TLILIC3006A

Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

TLILIC3008A

Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

Maritime operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

TDMMB4507A

Monitor condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel up to 24 metres

TDMMC707C

Apply seamanship skills and techniques when operating a small vessel within limits of responsibility of a Coxswain

TDMMC907C

Manoeuvre a domestic vessel within limits of responsibility of a Coxswain

TDMME507B

Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone

TDMME1107A

Contribute to effective communications and teamwork on a coastal vessel

TDMMF1007B

Provide elementary first aid

TDMMF1107B

Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

TDMMF3207C

Apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel

TDMMF5407A

Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel

TDMMF5507A

Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel

TDMMH1207B

Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits.

TDMMR3007B

Operate and carry out basic service checks on small vessel marine propulsion systems

TDMMR3107B

Operate and carry out basic servicing on auxiliary systems

TDMMR3207B

Operate and carry out basic routine servicing of marine extra low and low voltage electrical systems

TDMMR5407B

Carry out refuelling and fuel transfer operations

TDMMU507B

Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel

Observer operations 

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 onboard observations

Quality assurance , food safety and environmental management 

Unit code 

Unit title 

FDFFS3001A

Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs

FDFFS2001A

Implement the food safety program and procedures

FDFTEC3001A

Participate in a HACCP team

SFIEMS401B

Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system

Seafood processing 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIPROC302C

Handle and pack sashimi-grade fish

Seafood transport and storage 

Unit code 

Unit title 

FDFOP2010A

Work with temperature controlled stock

SITXINV002A

Control and order stock

SITXINV001A

Receive and store stock

SITHCCC003B

Receive and store kitchen supplies

Vessel operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFISHIP201C

Comply with organisational and legislative requirements

SFISHIP202C

Contribute to safe navigation

SFISHIP206C

Operate a small vessel

SFISHIP207C

Operate and maintain outboard motors

SFISHIP211C

Prepare for maintenance

Business services 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBADM311A

Maintain business resources

BSBCUS301A

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBFIA301A

Maintain financial records

BSBFIA302A

Process payroll

BSBFIA303A

Process accounts payable and receivable

BSBFIA401A

Prepare financial reports

BSBINM301A

Organise workplace information

BSBITU306A

Design and produce business documents

BSBITU307A

Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

BSBITU309A

Produce desktop published documents

BSBRKG304B

Maintain business records

BSBSUS201A

Participate in environmentally sustainable practices

Corporate management 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBFLM306C

Provide workplace information and resourcing plans

BSBFLM309C

Support continuous improvement systems and processes

BSBFLM311C

Support a workplace learning environment

BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBWOR301A

Organise personal work priorities and development

E-business 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBITU305A

Conduct online transactions

BSBRES401A

Analyse and present research information

BSBRKG402B

Provide information from and about records

Training and assessment 

Unit code 

Unit title 

TAEASS301A

Contribute to assessment

TAEDEL301A

Provide work skill instruction