Assessor Resource
SFIOBS301
Monitor and record fishing operations
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: June 2024
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to validate logbook data on fishing operations and collect other scientific information for research and resource management purposes. It requires the ability to plan work around commercial fishing activities, record observations and conduct on-shore reporting.
This unit applies to observers who are placed on-board designated fishing vessels by an authority, to monitor and record fishing operations for research purposes.
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.
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