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Qualification Details

SFI20211 - Certificate II in Fishing Operations (Release 3)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

SFI20211 Certificate II in Fishing Operations (Release 3) 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 working in the fishing sector of the seafood industry. It contains the competencies required for a deckhand in the fishing sector. Units equivalent to the former Elements of Shipboard Safety are included in the electives.

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 broad range of routine processes and procedures which may include

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

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

• fisher
• general deckhand.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Packaging Rules

A total of

• fifteen (15) units of competency must be achieved.

• four (4) core units plus 

• four (4) fishing specialist elective units (Group A) plus 

• seven (7) 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 from any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course. A maximum of three (3) units can be imported and at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate II or III level. Units must 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

SFIFISH202C Cook on board a vessel

SFIFISH203C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve trawls to land catch

SFIFISH204C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve pots and traps to land catch

SFIFISH205C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve drop lines and long lines to land catch

SFIFISH206C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve hand operated lines to land catch

SFIFISH207C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve beach seines, mesh nets or gill nets to land catch

SFIFISH208C Maintain, prepare, deploy and retrieve purse seines to land catch

SFIFISH209C Maintain the temperature of seafood

SFIFISH210C Assemble and repair damaged netting

SFIFISH214B Contribute to at-sea processing of seafood*

* SFICORE101C Apply basic food handling and safety practices

SFIPROC304B Boil and pack crustaceans

MTMP2002C Prepare animals for slaughter

Vessel operations 

SFIEMS201B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

SFIFISH215B Apply deckhand skills aboard a fishing vessel

SFIFISH311A Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance

SFISHIP201C Comply with organisational and legislative requirements

SFISHIP202C Contribute to safe navigation

SFISHIP206C Operate a small vessel

SFISHIP207C Operate and maintain outboard motors

Maritime operations 

The units in this group can contribute towards a TDM20307 Certificate II in Transport&Distribution (Coastal Maritime Operations - Coxswain). Additional TDM units from this qualification are available in Certificate III in Fishing Operations.

 

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

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 maintenance 

SFISHIP208C Operate low powered diesel engines

SFISHIP211C Prepare for maintenance

MEM18001C Use hand tools

MEM18002B Use power tools/hand held operations

Elective units - Group B 

Aquaculture operations 

SFIAQUA220A Use waders

Diving operations 

SFIFISH211A Provide support for diving operations*

* HLTFA311A Apply first aid

SFIFISH312A Perform breath-hold diving operations*

* HLTFA311A Apply first aid

HLTFA311A Apply first aid

SISOOPS304A Plan for minimal environmental impact

SROSCB001A SCUBA dive in open water to a maximum depth of 18 metres

SROODR002A Plan outdoor recreation activities

Seafood processing 

SFIPROC101C Clean fish*

* SFIPROC106B Work with knives

SFIPROC102C Clean work area

SFIPROC105B Fillet fish and prepare portions*

* SFIPROC106B Work with knives

SFIPROC106B Work with knives

Seafood transport and storage 

SFISTOR202C Receive and distribute product

SFISTOR203C Assemble and load refrigerated product

SFISTOR204A Prepare, pack and dispatch stock for live transport

SFISTOR205A Prepare, pack and dispatch non-live product

SITXINV001A Receive and store stock

TLID2004A Load and unload goods/cargo

Business services 

BSBCUS201B Deliver a service to customers

BSBINM201A Process and maintain workplace information

BSBWOR204A Use business technology

FNSACC301A Process financial transactions and extract interim reports

Licencing Information

Licences for operating motor vehicles, tractors, forklifts, vessels and other plant apply for some competencies.

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI20211 Certificate II 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

• calculating workplace measures
• completing forms/records accurately and legibly
• estimating time to complete activities and routine workplace measures
• expressing own opinion clearly and listening to others without interrupting
• interpreting labels and descriptions
• interpreting work-related instructions, notices and documents
• reporting hazards
• requesting assistance from appropriate personnel as needed.

Teamwork

• discussing work-related matters with others in a courteous manner appropriate to age and cultural background
• participating in meetings
• participating in OHS and emergency arrangements
• sharing work-related information with co-workers
• undertaking duties in a positive manner that promotes cooperation within the workplace
• working with diverse individuals and groups.

Problem solving

• assisting in developing effective solutions to control level of risk associated with tasks
• attempting to resolve personal workplace conflicts
• recognising work-related problems and referring to appropriate person
• solving problems by asking questions.

Initiative and enterprise

• adapting to new situations
• raising issues, such as those related to OHS, food safety and environmental management with designated personnel
• rectifying errors in recorded information
• requesting additional support to improve own performance
• taking corrective actions within scope of responsibility to maintain food safety standards.

Planning and organising

• assessing and prioritising work load within allocated timeframes and according to level of responsibility
• collecting, analysing and organising information
• minimising environmental hazards and risks in work area.

Self-management

• attending meetings on time
• identifying hazards, and assessing and controlling risks
• keeping work area clean and tidy
• maintaining personal hygiene
• prioritising work tasks
• undertaking duties and taking responsibility at the appropriate level.

Learning

• identifying career pathways
• identifying own learning needs to further career and/or develop skills and knowledge
• undertaking learning as required for work.

Technology

• using basic technology skills to complete work documentation
• 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
• prior vocational qualifications related to maritime certifications or fishing operations.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a:

• SFI30211 Certificate III in Fishing Operations
• SFI40211 Certificate IV in Fishing Operations.