Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to collect and record routine fishery management data according to agency procedures.
The unit applies to observers who are required to identify, collect and check fishery management data, make estimations and ensure data is completed.
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.
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. Collect data | 1.1 Identify fishery management data collection requirements 1.2 Collect valid data as soon as practical during and after fishing operations 1.3 Measure and make estimations of catch, effort and other variables that support fishing activity 1.4 Observe and comply with health and safety and environmental requirements during data collection |
2. Record data | 2.1 Enter identifying information on record sheets to ensure traceability of data 2.2 Enter valid data on record sheets accurately, legibly and without gaps 2.3 Check for and rectify errors as required 2.4 Check data sheets for completeness, and dispatch according to data collection requirements |
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 | Estimates and calculates distance, length, number, time and weight |
Reading | Interprets instructions |
Writing | Completes data sheets |
Sectors
Fisheries Observer (OBS)