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Qualification details

SFI40211 - Certificate IV in Fishing Operations (Release 3)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
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Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
DeletedDeleted from SFI11 Seafood Industry Training Package20/Jun/2019
Supersedes and is equivalent to SFI41204 - Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations)Minimum number of units reduced from 21 to 20 Increased flexibility in unit selection.21/Jul/2011
Supersedes and is equivalent to SFI42204 - Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Fishing Operations - Marine Engine Driver I)21/Jul/2011

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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BSBADM407B - Administer projectsAdminister projectsSupersededElective
SFICORE101C - Apply basic food handling and safety practicesApply basic food handling and safety practicesSupersededCore
SFIEMS302B - Act to prevent interaction with protected speciesAct to prevent interaction with protected speciesSupersededElective
SITXMPR401 - Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materialsCoordinate production of brochures and marketing materialsSupersededElective
BSBHRM404A - Review human resources functionsReview human resources functionsSupersededElective
BSBWOR301B - Organise personal work priorities and developmentOrganise personal work priorities and developmentSupersededElective
BSBRSK401A - Identify risk and apply risk management processesIdentify risk and apply risk management processesSupersededElective
SITXMPR404 - Coordinate marketing activitiesCoordinate marketing activitiesSupersededElective
BSBEBU401A - Review and maintain a websiteReview and maintain a websiteSupersededElective
SFILEAD403B - Demonstrate commitment and professionalismDemonstrate commitment and professionalismDeletedElective
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Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ANZSCO Identifier 899212 Fishing 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 511 Certificate IV 
Taxonomy - Industry Sector N/A Fishing Operations,Maritime Operations 
Taxonomy - Occupation N/A Fishing Master 

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ANZSCO Identifier 899212 Fishing 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 511 Certificate IV 21/Jul/2011 
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Modification History

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

3

SFI11v2.2

Superseded HRM units from BSB07 Business Services Training Package updated

2

SFI11v1.1

TLID3033A Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane replaced with TLILIC0012A Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

Equivalent imported units updated

Included prerequisites in Packaging Rules

1

SFI11

Initial release

Description

This qualification specifies the competencies required to oversee fishing operations.

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

  • implementing occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, food safety and quality control procedures and policies
  • locating fishing grounds
  • managing and controlling fishing operations
  • managing cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vessel
  • managing or leading work teams, including divers
  • managing the handling, harvesting and sorting of by-catch
  • skippering a vessel.

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

  • fishing master
  • skipper/owner.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

  • prior vocational qualifications or equivalent experience related to maritime certifications, fishing, seafood processing or aquaculture operations.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a:

  • SFI50111 Diploma of Aquaculture.
  • 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 

SFI40211 Certificate IV 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

  • applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
  • promptly instructing crew in response to abnormal situations
  • providing oral and written instructions for routine and emergency situations
  • responding to diversity
  • using clear, timely and accurate communication to inform crew of their responsibilities during fishing operations
  • using ranges and bearings from RADAR.

Teamwork

  • identifying and using the strengths of other team members
  • showing consideration of other vessels when positioning fishing operation
  • working as an individual and a team member
  • working with diverse individuals and groups.

Problem solving

  • acting to minimise the effects of abnormal situations on crew, environment and vessel safety whilst also minimising disruption to operations
  • applying a range of strategies in problem solving
  • maximising vessel stability during all stages of the fishing operation.

Initiative and enterprise

  • adapting to new situations
  • forecasting weather and responding appropriately
  • generating a range of options in response to workplace matters
  • identifying improvements to the fishing enterprise, including efficiencies, productivity and systems, such as OHS, environmental management and quality assurance.

Planning and organising

  • controlling vessel speed with due regard for safety, fishing operation and prevailing conditions
  • fixing position on navigational charts or electronic plotters
  • managing time and priorities
  • organising personnel into an efficient fishing operation
  • planning fishing areas based on information available, target species and fishing gear
  • sequencing activities for safe and efficient operation.

Self-management

  • being timely and effective in responding to enterprise needs within work role
  • carrying a fair share of the workload
  • managing personal stress
  • prioritising work and related activities
  • taking responsibility and being accountable for planning and work outcomes.

Learning

  • being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
  • coaching crew and staff to improve performance
  • contributing to the learning of others
  • learning in order to take up new opportunities
  • participating in ongoing learning.

Technology

  • applying technology as a tool to record and analyse information
  • using catch reporting systems
  • using electronic aids to assist in locating fishing opportunities
  • using electronic communication tools
  • using vessel monitoring systems.

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules 

A total of twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved.

  • four (4) core units plus 
  • five (5) fishing specialist elective units (Group A) plus 
  • eleven (11) 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 IV or Diploma 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 

SFIEMS302B

Act to prevent interaction with protected species

SFIFISH310A

Adjust and position fishing gear

SFIFISH401C

Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish

SFIFISH402C

Manage and control fishing operations

SFIOHS301C

Implement OHS policies and guidelines

AHCMOM402A

Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment

AHCWRK403A

Supervise work routines and staff performance

BSBRSK401A

Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Group B : Other elective units 

Crane operations 

Unit code 

Unit title 

TLILIC0012A

Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

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)

Seafood transport and storage 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIFISH311A

Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance

TLIA4025A

Regulate temperature controlled stock

TLIR4002A

Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Specialised management systems 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIEMS301B

Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

SFIEMS401B

Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system

SFIOHS501C

Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program

MTMCOR402C

Facilitate Quality Assurance process

MTMCOR404A

Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance*

MTMCOR202A Apply hygiene and sanitation practices

MTMPSR406B

Manage and maintain a food safety plan

Business services 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBADM407B

Administer projects

BSBADM409A

Coordinate business resources

BSBCUS401B

Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

BSBEBU401A

Review and maintain a website

BSBFIA302A

Process payroll

BSBFIA401A

Prepare financial reports

BSBITU203A

Communicate electronically

BSBITU305A

Conduct online transactions

BSBITU404A

Produce complex desktop published documents

BSBPUR401B

Plan purchasing

BSBPUR402B

Negotiate contracts

BSBRES401A

Analyse and present research information

BSBWOR301B

Organise personal work priorities and development

SITXMPR401

Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials

TLIR4002A

Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Frontline management 

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBATSIC411C

Communicate with the community

BSBINM401A

Implement workplace information system

BSBHRM404A

Review human resources functions

BSBHRM405A

Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff

BSBHRM506A

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBLED401A

Develop teams and individuals

BSBMGT401A

Show leadership in the workplace

BSBMGT403A

Implement continuous improvement

Industry leadership Focus A  - Sector representation 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFILEAD401B

Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sector

SFILEAD402B

Negotiate effectively for the sector

SFILEAD403B

Demonstrate commitment and professionalism

Industry leadership Focus B  - Resource management group membership 

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFILEAD407A

Provide expert information to a resource management group

SFILEAD408A

Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management options

SFILEAD409A

Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group process