SFI20411 Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support

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SFI20411 Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

This qualification specifies the competencies relevant to people working at a local level in a support role to an agency or organisation that has legislated responsibility for the management of fisheries, both wild catch and aquaculture.

Job role

Typically, the qualification will have application for people in Indigenous Australian communities who strive for environmentally sustainable usage of the fisheries, and marine and freshwater environments in their regions.

The Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support has been developed for observers who can report on change and suspected non-compliance using only observable evidence as can be recorded, such as photographs and global positioning system (GPS) readings. People working in this role follow strict procedures and have no authority to approach or confront anyone acting suspiciously or suspected of non-compliance.

Pathways Information

Pathways into the qualification

Entry into this qualification may be:

as an Indigenous sea ranger

by direct entry without prior skills

in conservation and land management activities

in Indigenous fishing activities

in vessel operations.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:

SFI30411 Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance.

This qualification is usually offered by training providers in conjunction with an agency responsible for fisheries management.

Some competencies are transferrable to other industries, such as conservation and land management, maritime, aquaculture and fishing.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations

Licences for operating motor vehicles and vessels apply for some competencies.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Employability Skills Summary

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
SFI20411 Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the fisheries compliance 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 agency to another.
Employability Skill	Agency requirements for this qualification include:
Communication	reading and interpreting workplace instructions and notices clarifying workplace instructions and procedures expressing own opinions listening to others without interruption responding to questions communicating with the public in courteous, non-confrontational and culturally respectful manner using verbal and non-verbal communication in a culturally sensitive way using speed and distance calculations to estimate fuel usage and time completing work-related forms accurately and legibly recording workplace data.
Teamwork	sharing relevant information with co-workers.
Problem solving	rectifying errors in recording information on forms/documents resolving or reporting workplace issues reviewing operational plan and outcomes making recommendations for improvement.
Initiative and enterprise	identifying errors in recording information on forms/documents identifying and reporting environmental hazards identifying and reporting OHS hazards applying principles of sustainability.
Planning and organising	assessing own work and prioritising within allocated timeframes making appropriate preparations for observation field trips.
Self-management	seeking additional support to improve performance seeking feedback on presentations from audience undertaking responsibilities and duties in a positive manner.
Learning	identifying career options and training opportunities within the enterprise and seafood industry identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations willing to learn new skills and procedures.
Technology	using business computer applications to prepare reports and record work information using email for communications using GPS.

Packaging Rules

Packaging Rules

A total of fifteen (15) units of competency must be achieved.

four (4) core units plus

six (6) fisheries compliance specialist elective units (Group A) plus

five (5) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:

Group A fisheries compliance 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 three (3) units can be imported, however, at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate II or III level. Units must be relevant to fisheries compliance operations and not duplicate skills already selected.

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: Fisheries compliance specialist units

Unit code	Unit title
HLTFA301B	Apply first aid
PUATEA001B	Work in a team
SFICOMP201B	Undertake a local operation
SFICOMP202B	Conduct field observations
SFICOMP203B	Promote sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments
SFICOMP204B	Present evidence in a court setting
SFICOMP205B	Communicate effectively in cross-cultural environments
SFICOMP310C	Operate off-road vehicles
SFIEMS201B	Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

Group B: Other elective units

Conservation and environment

Unit code	Unit title
AHCCHM201A	Apply chemicals under supervision
AHCFAU201A	Recognise fauna
AHCILM201A	Maintain cultural places
AHCILM202A	Observe and report plants and/or animals
AHCILM203A	Record information about country
AHCINF202A	Install, maintain and repair fencing
AHCINF203A	Maintain properties and structures
AHCNAR202A	Maintain wildlife habitat refuges
AHCPGD206A	Conduct visual inspection of park facilities
AHCPMG201A	Treat weeds
AHCPMG202A	Treat plant pests, diseases and disorders
AHCSAW201A	Conduct erosion and sediment control activities

Maritime operations

These competencies can contribute towards a TDM20307 Certificate II in Transport&Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Coxswain).

The competencies below are equivalent to the former Elements of Shipboard Safety.

Unit code	Unit title
TDMME507B	Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone
TDMMF1007B	Provide elementary first aid
TDMMF1107B	Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment
TDMMF5407A	Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel
TDMMF5507A	Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel

Vessel operations

Unit code	Unit title
SFISHIP201C	Comply with organisational and legislative requirements
SFISHIP202C	Contribute to safe navigation
SFISHIP206C	Operate a small vessel
SFISHIP207C	Operate and maintain outboard motors
SFISHIP208C	Operate low powered diesel engines
SFISHIP211C	Prepare for maintenance