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 |
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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. |
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Employability Skill |
Industry for this qualification include : |
Communication |
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Teamwork |
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Problem solving |
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Initiative and enterprise |
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Planning and organising |
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Self-management |
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Learning |
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Technology |
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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 |