Modification History
Release |
Comments |
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 in a regulatory role for an agency or organisation that has legislated responsibility for fisheries management. In this role, these individuals promote and monitor compliance with fisheries legislation for recreational, commercial and traditional fishers, and the general public. They exercise compliance powers to enforce laws related to fisheries management and other associated legislation and may have statutory titles such as fisheries officers, compliance officers, inspectors or wardens.
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 and 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.
Statutory/legislative requirements may apply to holders of this qualification and may vary across states and territories. Users are required to check with the relevant jurisdiction for current requirements.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Packaging Rules
To achieve this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in:
- 16 units of competency:
- 8 core units plus
- 8 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 5 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
SFICPL301 |
Maintain operational safety |
SFICPL302 |
Exercise compliance powers |
SFICPL304 |
Support the judicial process |
SFICPL307 |
Facilitate effective communication in the workplace |
SFICPL308 |
Monitor fish catches for legal compliance |
SFIWHS301 |
Contribute to workplace health and safety processes |
SFIXSI101 |
Apply basic seafood handling and safety practices |
SFIXSI201 |
Work effectively in the seafood industry |
Elective Units
AHCILM308 |
Identify traditional customs and land rights for an Indigenous Community |
AURTGA001 |
Drive and manoeuvre trailers |
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 |
PSPETH001 |
Uphold the values and principles of public service |
PSPLEG001 |
Comply with legislation in the public sector |
SFIBIO301 |
Identify and report signs of aquatic disease or pests |
SFICPL303 |
Board vessel at sea |
SFICPL305 |
Perform administrative duties |
SFICPL306 |
Gather, collate and record information |
SFICPL309 |
Conduct fisheries management awareness program |
SFIOBS301 |
Monitor and record fishing operations |
SFIOBS302 |
Collect reliable scientific data and samples |
SFIOBS303 |
Collect routine fishery management data |
SFIOBS304 |
Analyse and report onboard observations |
TLIC2025 |
Operate four wheel drive vehicle |
Qualification Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
SFI30419 Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance |
SFI30411 Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance |
Updated 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 |
Equivalent qualification |
Links
Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273