Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves repairing various types of damage that occurs to netting material used for fish or prawn trawls, purse seines, beach seines or gill nets. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit has application to fishing operations. All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements , including occupational health and safety (OHS ) guidelines , maritime and occupational diver codes of practice and procedures and ecologically sustainable development (ESD ) principles . Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE ) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare netting material for repair |
1.1. Netting material is arranged and repair tools organised to maximise job efficiency and safety. 1.2. Material required for the repair operation is identified by measuring existing material or by reference to a gear plan. 1.3. Damaged netting is removed using net work tools and disposed of correctly. 1.4. Retained netting is prepared ready to accept replacement. 1.5. Replacement netting is shaped with net repair tools. 1.6. Replacement netting is strengthened according to the gear plan or supervisor's instructions before being added to the net. |
2. Mend holes and rips using twine |
2.1. Starting points are identified and twine is secured to the netting according to supervisor's instructions. 2.2. Twine is used to tie knots that make meshes to resemble original netting . 2.3. Twine is secured at the end of the repair according to supervisor's instructions. |
3. Mend large scale damage using netting material |
3.1. Starting points are identified and twine is secured to the netting according to supervisor's instructions. 3.2. Existing and replacement material is joined using twine and knots to resemble original netting. 3.3. Existing and replacement material is joined using twine and lacing to resemble original netting. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Literacy skills used for :
Numeracy skills used for :
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment. Resources may include:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements may include: |
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OHS guidelines may include: |
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ESD principles may include: |
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PPE may include: |
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Material may include: |
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Tools may include: |
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Efficiency may include: |
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Repair operation may include: |
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Measuring may include: |
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Retained material is prepared may include: |
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Shaped may include: |
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Strengthened may include: |
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Twine may be secured by: |
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Knots may include: |
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Netting may include: |
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Joined may include: |
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Lacing may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Fishing operations |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |