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Qualification Details

SFI10211 - Certificate I in Fishing Operations (Release 2)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

SFI10211 Certificate I in Fishing Operations (Release 2) Qualification is offered by Get Qualified Australia via our RTO partners using a combination of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Skills Recognition.

Wherever possible, the qualification will be fully assessed using your career experience without the need for further study. If required, gap training is available from our RTO partners.

Description

This qualification reflects the skills and knowledge required of individuals looking for introduction to the fishing sector of the seafood industry and some basic skills needed in this sector. It is an appropriate level for an individual undertaking work experience, or in a probationary period in employment. It is particularly applicable to school-based studies.

The qualification will have application for people working:

• for aquaculture farms using wild caught broodstock or seedstock
• on fishing vessels
• on charter vessels.

Job roles 

Individuals operating at this level undertake a range of work activities under supervision, which may include:

• assisting with operation of fishing gear and equipment
• handling harvest and sorting by-catch
• basic processing
• general cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vessel.

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

• general deckhand
• fisher.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Packaging Rules

A total of

• eight (8) units of competency must be achieved.

• four (4) core units plus 

• one (1) fishing specialist elective unit (Group A) plus

• three (3) elective units that may be selected from a combination of:

• Group A fishing specialist units not yet selected for this qualification
• Group B elective units
• imported units from this Training Package or any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of two (2) units can be imported, however, they must align to Certificate I or II level and be relevant to fishing operations.

Core units

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 - Group A

Fishing specialist units 

SFIEMS201B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

SFIFISH210C Assemble and repair damaged netting

SFIFISH214B Contribute to at-sea processing of seafood*

SFIFISH215B Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel

SFISHIP211C Prepare for maintenance

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

* SFICORE101C Apply basic food handling and safety practices

Elective units - Group B

Aquaculture operations 

SFIAQUA220A Use waders

Maritime operations 

TDMME507B Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone

Seafood processing 

SFIPROC101C Clean fish*

SFIPROC102C Clean work area

SFIPROC105B Fillet fish and prepare portions*

SFIPROC106B Work with knives

MTMP2002C Prepare animals for slaughter

* SFIPROC106B Work with knives

Seafood transport and storage 

TLID1001A Shift materials safely using manual handling methods

Licencing Information

Units of competency in this qualification do not require a licence or certification.

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI10210 Certificate I in Fishing Operations 

The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the fishing operations 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 workplace to another.

Industry for this qualification include :

Communication

• confirming instructions
• estimating the duration of tasks
• oral reporting of work activities and problems to a supervisor
• reading and interpreting instructions and work procedures
• recording and reporting data.

Teamwork

• contributing to participative OHS arrangements
• respecting people from diverse backgrounds
• sharing information relevant to work with co-workers
• undertaking duties in a positive manner to promote cooperation.

Problem solving

• assisting in solving problems
• recognising and resolving problems and conflicts that may arise in the workplace
• reporting problems to supervisor.

Initiative and enterprise

• adapting to new situations
• identifying environmental, OHS, quality and food safety hazards.

Planning and organising

• collecting and checking equipment before beginning work activities
• following safe work practices
• planning to complete work within an allocated timeframe.

Self-management

• prioritising work
• seeking support to improve own performance.

Learning

• identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
• taking part in learning opportunities.

Technology

• using basic technology skills to record data
• using technology and related workplace equipment.

Pathway Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

• direct entry and without prior fishing operations skills or knowledge
• through a school vocational studies program combined with work experience.

Pathways from the qualification 

After completing this qualification, candidates may undertake:

• SFI20211 Certificate II in Fishing Operations
• SFI30211 Certificate III in Fishing Operations.