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Qualification Details

SFI30211 - Certificate III in Fishing Operations (Release 3)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

SFI30211 Certificate III 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 and contains the competencies required by an experienced deckhand undertaking a wide range of fishing operation tasks.

Maritime certifications, such as a Coxswain, cannot be achieved through this qualification. Refer to the TDM07 Maritime Training Package for relevant qualifications.

Skill Sets are available through the SFI11 Seafood Industry Training Package as an alternative for fishers using the TDM07 Maritime Training Package to gain a maritime certification. These include:

• Environmental Management Skill Set
• Fishing Operations Skill Set.

The qualification will have application for people working:

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

Job roles 

Individuals operating at this level undertake a broad range of routine processes and procedures which may include:

• maintaining food safety and quality control procedures and policies
• overseeing cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vessel
• overseeing the handling, harvesting and sorting of by-catch
• selecting, deploying and operating fishing gear and equipment
• supervising or leading work teams.

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

• senior deckhand
• Coxswain.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Packaging Rules

• A total of eighteen (18) units of competency must be achieved.

• four (4) core units plus 

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

• ten (10) 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 four (4) units can be imported and at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate III or IV level. Units must be relevant to workplace needs.

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 

SFIEMS301B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

SFIEMS302B Act to prevent interaction with protected species

SFIFISH209C Maintain the temperature of seafood

SFIFISH210C Assemble and repair damaged netting

SFIFISH309B Construct nets and customise design*

* SFIFISH210C Assemble and repair damaged netting

SFIFISH310A Adjust and position fishing gear

SFIFISH311A Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance

SFIFISH401C Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish

SFIFISH402C Manage and control fishing operations

SFIOHS301C Implement OHS policies and guidelines

AHCLSK319A Slaughter livestock

BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Diving operations 

SFIDIVE309A Work effectively as a diver in the seafood industry*

SFIDIVE310A Perform diving operations using SSBA*

SFIDIVE311A Perform diving operations using SCUBA*

SFIDIVE312A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SSBA*

SFIDIVE313A Undertake emergency procedures in diving operations using SCUBA*

SFIDIVE314A Perform compression chamber diving operations*

SFIDIVE315A Perform underwater work in the aquaculture sector*

SFIDIVE316A Perform underwater work in the wild catch sector*

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

* HLTFA311A Apply first aid

Group B : Other elective units 

Aquaculture operations 

SFIAQUA206C Handle stock

SFIAQUA213C Monitor stock and environmental conditions

SFIAQUA217B Maintain stock culture, holding and other farm structures

SFIAQUA303C Coordinate stock handling activities

SFIAQUA309C Oversee harvest and post-harvest activities

SFIAQUA316A Oversee the control of predators and pests

SFIAQUA317A Oversee the control of diseases

SFIAQUA318A Coordinate feed activities

Fishing charter operations 

SFIFCHA301C Develop information and advice on fishing charter trips

SFIFCHA302C Operate an inshore day charter

Crane operations 

TLILIC0012A Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

TLILIC3006A Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

TLILIC3008A Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

Maritime operations 

TDMMB4507A Monitor condition and seaworthiness of a small vessel up to 24 metres

TDMMC707C Apply seamanship skills and techniques when operating a small vessel within limits of responsibility of a Coxswain

TDMMC907C Manoeuvre a domestic vessel within limits of responsibility of a Coxswain

TDMME507B Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone

TDMME1107A Contribute to effective communications and teamwork on a coastal vessel

TDMMF1007B Provide elementary first aid

TDMMF1107B Survive at sea in the event of vessel abandonment

TDMMF3207C Apply domestic regulations and industry practices when operating a small coastal vessel

TDMMF5407A Observe safety and emergency procedures on a coastal vessel

TDMMF5507A Fight and extinguish fires on board a coastal vessel

TDMMH1207B Plan and navigate a short voyage within inshore limits.

TDMMR3007B Operate and carry out basic service checks on small vessel marine propulsion systems

TDMMR3107B Operate and carry out basic servicing on auxiliary systems

TDMMR3207B Operate and carry out basic routine servicing of marine extra low and low voltage electrical systems

TDMMR5407B Carry out refuelling and fuel transfer operations

TDMMU507B Ensure compliance with environmental considerations in a small domestic vessel

Observer operations 

SFIOBSV301B Monitor and record fishing operations

SFIOBSV302B Collect reliable scientific data and samples

SFIOBSV303B Collect routine fishery management data

SFIOBSV304B Analyse and report onboard observations

Quality assurance , food safety and environmental management 

SFIEMS401B Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system

FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures

FDFFS3001A Monitor the implementation of quality and food safety programs*

FDFTEC3001A Participate in a HACCP team*

* FDFFS2001A Implement the food safety program and procedures

Seafood processing 

SFIPROC302C Handle and pack sashimi-grade fish

Seafood transport and storage 

SITHCCC003B Receive and store kitchen supplies

SITXINV001A Receive and store stock

SITXINV002A Control and order stock*

FDFOP2010A Work with temperature controlled stock

* SITXINV001A Receive and store stock

* SITHCCC003B Receive and store kitchen supplies

Vessel operations 

SFISHIP201C Comply with organisational and legislative requirements

SFISHIP202C Contribute to safe navigation

SFISHIP206C Operate a small vessel

SFISHIP207C Operate and maintain outboard motors

SFISHIP211C Prepare for maintenance

Business services 

BSBADM311A Maintain business resources

BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records

BSBFIA302A Process payroll

BSBFIA303A Process accounts payable and receivable

BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports

BSBINM301A Organise workplace information

BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents

BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy

BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents

BSBRKG304B Maintain business records

BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable practices

Corporate management 

BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships

BSBFLM306C Provide workplace information and resourcing plans

BSBFLM309C Support continuous improvement systems and processes

BSBFLM311C Support a workplace learning environment

BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development

E-business 

BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

BSBRKG402B Provide information from and about records

Training and assessment 

TAEASS301B Contribute to assessment

TAEDEL301A Provide work skill instruction

Licencing Information

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

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI30211 Certificate III 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

• completing forms/records accurately and legibly
• estimating time to position fishing devices based on echo sounder
• expressing own opinion clearly and listening to others without interrupting
• giving clear instructions about tasks and methods to work teams
• interpreting gear plans
• interpreting work-related instructions, notices and documents
• requesting assistance from appropriate personnel) as needed
• reading and recording data from electronic detection equipment
• reading tide tables.

Teamwork

• contributing to participative OHS and emergency arrangements
• overseeing or coordinating work of other team members
• respecting people from diverse backgrounds
• sharing information relevant to work with co-workers
• undertaking duties in a positive manner that promotes cooperation in the workplace.

Problem solving

• developing effective solutions to control level of risk associated with work tasks
• identifying and rectifying unsafe and inefficient aspects of a work area
• reconditioning or adjusting sub-optimal fishing gear
• solving problems by asking questions and seeking advice.

Initiative and enterprise

• adapting to new situations
• analysing fish catches to determine effectiveness and performance of fishing device
• identifying, assessing and controlling environmental, OHS and food safety hazards within area of responsibility
• monitoring and responding to changing weather conditions
• recognising and reporting faulty equipment
• using criteria to assess effectiveness of sub-optimal fishing gear.

Planning and organising

• coordinating labour, equipment and other resources to ensure that fishing operation is carried out according to strategy
• developing a fishing strategy that takes into account all relevant factors
• establishing and communicating clear directions and expectations to crew or on-land staff
• following environmental management procedures
• having appropriate techniques, tools and equipment for maintaining and readying fish devices for deployment
• identifying hazards prior to commencing and during the fishing operation or task
• maintaining catch at required temperature
• planning for self and work team to complete operation within an allocated timeframe.

Self-management

• maintaining own knowledge of the job role, reviewing own performance and actively seeking and acting upon advice and guidance
• prioritising work and completing delegated tasks
• taking responsibility for self and work outcomes of others at the appropriate level.

Learning

• being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
• identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
• undertaking learning as required for work.

Technology

• examining options mechanisation or other technology to reduce risks and improve efficiencies
• monitoring position, concentration and movement of target species electronically
• monitoring positions of vessel and fishing
• using computer technology for recording information.

Pathway Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

• direct entry and with or without prior fishing operations skills or knowledge
• through a school vocational studies program combined with work experience
• prior vocational qualifications related to maritime certifications, fishing, seafood processing or aquaculture operations.

This qualification is suited to Australian Apprenticeship pathways.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a:

• SFI40211 Certificate IV in Fishing Operations
• SFI40311 Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management)
• SFI50211 Diploma of Fishing Operations.