Qualification details

Release 

TP Version 

Comments 

3

SFI11v2.2

BSBPMG510A Manage projects replaced with BSBPMG522A Undertake project work

BSBWRK509A Manage industrial relations replaced with BSBWRK510A Manage employee relations

2

SFI11v1.1

Equivalent imported units updated

Included prerequisites in Packaging Rules

1

SFI11

Initial release

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI50211 Diploma of 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

• consulting with and conveying information on OHS to staff
• interpreting relevant information to aid decision making
• 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
• using logical argument to gain commitment for financial and human resources for OHS purposes.

Teamwork

• showing consideration of others when positioning fishing operation
• facilitating teams to achieve business goals, develop and implement policy
• identifying and using the strengths of other team members
• 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
• determining solutions to control risks to systems, such as OHS, environmental management, physical resource management, human resource management and financial management
• maximising vessel stability during all stages of the fishing operation.

Initiative and enterprise

• facilitating and promoting change within the fishing enterprise
• 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
• making recommendations on enterprise policy development, such as OHS, environmental management and sustainability, workforce development and regulatory matters
• offering advice to develop industry policy, regulations and procedures
• selecting area of operation to optimise fishing opportunity
• taking initiative and making decisions within workplace role
• translating ideas into actions.

Planning and organising

• adapting resource allocations to cope with contingencies
• allocating people and other resources to tasks and workplace requirements
• controlling vessel speed with due regard for safety, fishing operation and prevailing conditions
• delegating roles and responsibilities for OHS and environmental management
• determining or applying required resources
• fixing position on navigational charts or electronic plotters
• implementing and monitoring of systems, such as OHS and environmental management systems
• managing time and priorities
• organising personnel into an efficient fishing operation
• planning fishing areas based on information available, target species and fishing gear
• planning systematic approaches, such as for OHS, environmental management, workforce development and meeting regulatory obligations
• sequencing activities for safe and efficient operation
• using basic business systems for planning and organising
• working within or establishing clear enterprise goals and deliverables.

Self-management

• being timely and effective in responding to enterprise needs within work role
• carrying their fair share of the workload
• managing personal stress
• prioritising work and related activities
• taking responsibility for actions of self and others to achieve outcomes.

Learning

• being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
• consulting and incorporating regulations into work practices
• contributing to the learning of others
• learning in a range of settings, including informal learning
• learning in order to accommodate change
• participating in ongoing learning.

Technology

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

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

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIEMS501B

Develop workplace policy for sustainability

SFIFISH310A

Adjust and position fishing gear

SFIFISH401C

Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish

SFIFISH402C

Manage and control fishing operations

SFIOHS501C

Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program

AHCMOM502A

Implement a machinery management system

Unit code 

Unit title 

AHCAGB602A

Manage estate planning

BSBADM502B

Manage meetings

BSBADM504B

Plan or review administrative systems

BSBFIM501A

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBFIM502A

Manage payroll

BSBHRM506A

Manage recruitment selection and induction processes

BSBINM601A

Manage knowledge and information

BSBMGT515A

Manage operational plan

BSBMGT617A

Develop and implement a business plan

BSBPMG522A

Undertake project work

BSBWRK510A

Manage employee relations

FNSORG604A

Establish outsourced services and monitor performance

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIPROC611C

Participate in a media interview or presentation

AHCCCF502A

Facilitate development of group goals and projects

AHCCCF503A

Promote group formation and development

AHCCCF504A

Support group and community changes in resource management

AHCCCF505A

Contribute to regional planning process

AHCCCF506A

Manage the incorporation of a group

AHCCCF601A

Map regional issues and stakeholders

AHCILM506A

Operate within community cultures and goals

AHCILM508A

Propose a negotiated outcome for a given area of country

AHCLPW601A

Coordinate the preparation of a regional resource management plan

AHCWRK502A

Collect and manage data

AHCWRK503A

Prepare reports

CHCCD404E

Develop and implement community programs

LGACOM502B

Devise and conduct community consultations

TLIR4003A

Negotiate a contract

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFIFCHA302C

Operate an inshore day charter

SFIFCHA501C

Plan and manage extended fishing charter trips*

SFIFCHA302C Operate an inshore day charter

Unit code 

Unit title 

MTMPS5603B

Develop, manage and maintain quality systems

MTMPSR5601B

Design and manage the food safety system

Unit code 

Unit title 

SFILEAD501C

Develop and promote industry knowledge

SFILEAD502C

Shape strategic thinking

SFILEAD503C

Cultivate productive working relationships

SFILEAD504C

Plan and achieve change and results

SFILEAD505C

Communicate with influence

SFILEAD506C

Demonstrate personal drive and integrity

SFILEAD507C

Provide corporate leadership

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBSMB301A

Investigate micro business opportunities

BSBSMB401A

Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business

BSBSMB402A

Plan small business finances

BSBSMB403A

Market the small business

BSBSMB404A

Undertake small business planning

BSBSMB405B

Monitor and manage small business operations

BSBSMB406A

Manage small business finances

BSBSMB407A

Manage a small team

Unit code 

Unit title 

BSBATSIC411C

Communicate with the community

BSBEBU501A

Investigate and design e-business solutions

BSBINM501A

Manage an information or knowledge management system

BSBINN502A

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

BSBLED501A

Develop a workplace learning environment

BSBMGT502B

Manage people performance

BSBMGT516C

Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBMGT605B

Provide leadership across the organisation

BSBMGT616A

Develop and implement strategic plans

BSBPUR501C

Develop, implement and review purchasing strategies

BSBPUR504B

Manage a supply chain

BSBWOR501B

Manage personal work priorities and professional development