Unit of competency
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 |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Navigate the world of work |
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Interact with others |
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Get the work done |
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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