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Unit of competency details

SFICPL201 - Undertake a local operation (Release 1)

Summary

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Current
Mapping:
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Supersedes and is equivalent to SFICOMP201B - Undertake a local operationUpdated to meet Standards for Training Packages 20/Jun/2019

Release Status:
Current
Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 21/Jun/2019

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SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050799 Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.  

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SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 050799 Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.  21/Jun/2019 
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Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 1.0.

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to follow an agency's policies and procedures to plan, prepare, undertake and report on a local patrol operation. It requires the ability to ensure that equipment is available and in working condition, that relevant information relating to weather forecasts, tides and seasonal factors is obtained beforehand, and that appropriate safety precautions are taken.

The unit applies to individuals who use knowledge of the local area to undertake local patrols as part of observation and monitoring activities.

All work must be 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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Pre-requisite Unit

Nil

Unit Sector

Compliance (CPL)

Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan the local patrol operation

1.1 Confirm the purpose of the operation with the supervising officer

1.2 Identify health and safety and environmental hazards and risks associated with the operation, and recognise appropriate controls for inclusion in the plan

1.3 Identify resources required to support the operation, and confirm their availability

1.4 Consider and take into account logistics associated with the operation when developing the operational plan

1.5 Develop and submit an operational plan according to agency procedures

2. Prepare for the local patrol operation

2.1 Perform maintenance checks and testing to ensure communications and other equipment are operational

2.2 Confirm backup systems and contingency plans are in place

2.3 Obtain current information relating to local weather and seasonal conditions that are significant to the operation

2.4 Recognise cultural, fishing and aquatic activities and their significance to the operation

2.5 Confirm role of self and others involved in the operation

2.6 Complete pre-operational activities in a timely and efficient manner

3. Undertake the local patrol operation

3.1 Select and check fit of the required personal protective equipment for the operation

3.2 Re-confirm the operation objectives with others involved in the operation

3.3 Follow the schedule of activities in the operational plan

3.4 Use equipment safely and effectively throughout the operation according to standard operating procedures

3.5 Use effective and timely communications with others involved in the operation

3.6 Communicate with the public in a courteous, non-confrontational and culturally respectful manner

3.7 Complete post-operational activities and checks in a timely and efficient manner

4. Report on the local patrol operation

4.1 Report operational outcomes, intelligence information and any follow-up actions to be taken to the supervising officer or other designated person as required by the agency

4.2 Review the operational plan and outcomes at a debriefing session and provide recommendations for improvement or follow-up

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential for performance in this unit of competency but are not explicit in the performance criteria.

Skill

Description

Numeracy
  • Calculates and estimates speed and distance to determine resource usage and time

Reading
  • Interprets weather reports and information relevant to the operation
  • Interprets checklists, schedules, maps and charts

Writing
  • Records operational planning information
  • Completes checklists on pre-operational and post-operational activities

Navigate the world of work
  • Asks questions to clarify understanding or seek further information

Interact with others
  • Makes adjustments to personal communication style in recognition of the values, beliefs and cultural expectations of others

Get the work done
  • Solves familiar and generally predictable problems within workplace procedures and using experience of past solutions
  • Uses two-way communication and navigational equipment

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version

Code and title previous version

Comments

Equivalence status

SFICPL201 Undertake a local operation

SFICOMP201B Undertake a local operation

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version released with SFI Seafood Industry Training Package Version 1.0.

Performance Evidence

An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has undertaken a local patrol operation on at least one occasion, including:

  • preparing an operational plan that incorporates patrol purpose, resources, logistics, hazard and risk controls, and pre-operation and post-operation activities
  • implementing appropriate health and safety and environmental hazard controls
  • confirming appropriate contingency plans are in place to counteract risks
  • preparing resources appropriate to the local environment, including undertaking maintenance checks
  • reviewing and providing a report on patrol outcomes
  • communicating effectively with supervisor, team members and the public.

Knowledge Evidence

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

  • legislation, regulations and agency policies relevant to the local patrol operation and area, including existence of any native title and customary fishing practices
  • operational requirements of communications equipment used for local patrol operations
  • local environmental and cultural factors and issues impacting on local patrol operations
  • safety procedures and potential hazards associated with local patrol operations, including the principles of hazard identification, risk analysis and risk minimisation
  • effect of external factors on local patrol operations, including:
  • fishing or aquatic activity
  • seasonal factors
  • tides and currents
  • local weather conditions.

Assessment Conditions

Assessment of skills must take place under the following conditions:

  • physical conditions:
  • skills must be demonstrated in a local patrol setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions
  • resources, equipment and materials:
  • communications equipment
  • personal protective clothing and equipment
  • other equipment and resources required to support the operation
  • specifications:
  • agency policies and procedures, including safety and operating procedures
  • access to information relating to weather and seasonal conditions relevant to patrol operations
  • relationships:
  • evidence of interaction with supervisor, team members and members of the public.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Links

Companion Volumes, including Implementation Guides, are available at VETNet: - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=e31d8c6b-1608-4d77-9f71-9ee749456273

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