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Qualification Details

SFI40211 - Certificate IV in Fishing Operations (Release 2)

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

SFI40211 Certificate IV 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 and specifies the competencies required to oversee fishing operations.

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

• implementing occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental, food safety and quality control procedures and policies
• locating fishing grounds
• managing and controlling fishing operations
• managing cleaning and maintenance of equipment and vessel
• managing or leading work teams, including divers
• managing the handling, harvesting and sorting of by-catch
• skippering a vessel.

Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:

• fishing master
• skipper/owner.

Entry Requirements

Not Applicable

Packaging Rules

A total of

• twenty (20) units of competency must be achieved.

• four (4) core units plus 

• five (5) fishing specialist elective units (Group A) plus 

• eleven (11) 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 IV or Diploma 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 

SFIEMS302B Act to prevent interaction with protected species

SFIFISH310A Adjust and position fishing gear

SFIFISH401C Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish

SFIFISH402C Manage and control fishing operations

SFIOHS301C Implement OHS policies and guidelines

AHCMOM402A Supervise maintenance of property machinery and equipment

AHCWRK403A Supervise work routines and staff performance

BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Elective units - Group B

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)

Seafood transport and storage 

SFIFISH311A Operate vessel deck machinery and lifting appliance

TLIA4025A Regulate temperature controlled stock

TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Specialised management systems 

SFIEMS301B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

SFIEMS401B Conduct an internal audit of an environmental management system

SFIOHS501C Establish and maintain the enterprise OHS program

MTMCOR402C Facilitate Quality Assurance process

MTMCOR404A Facilitate hygiene and sanitation performance*

MTMPSR406B Manage and maintain a food safety plan

* MTMCOR202A Apply hygiene and sanitation practices

Business services 

BSBADM407B Administer projects

BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources

BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies

BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website

BSBFIA302A Process payroll

BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports

BSBITU203A Communicate electronically

BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions

BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents

BSBPUR401B Plan purchasing

BSBPUR402B Negotiate contracts

BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development

SITXMPR401 Coordinate production of brochures and marketing materials

TLIR4002A Source goods/services and evaluate contractors

Frontline management 

BSBATSIC411C Communicate with the community

BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system

BSBHRM401A Review human resources functions

BSBHRM402A Recruit, select and induct staff

BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals

BSBMGT401A Show leadership in the workplace

BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement

Industry leadership Focus A  - Sector representation 

SFILEAD401B Develop and promote knowledge of the industry sector

SFILEAD402B Negotiate effectively for the sector

SFILEAD403B Demonstrate commitment and professionalism

Industry leadership Focus B  - Resource management group membership 

SFILEAD407A Provide expert information to a resource management group

SFILEAD408A Analyse information to develop strategic seafood management options

SFILEAD409A Negotiate collective outcomes within the resource management group process

Licencing Information

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

Employability Skills

EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS QUALIFICATION SUMMARY 

SFI40211 Certificate IV 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

• applying numeracy skills to workplace requirements
• promptly instructing crew in response to abnormal situations
• providing oral and written instructions for routine and emergency situations
• responding to diversity
• using clear, timely and accurate communication to inform crew of their responsibilities during fishing operations
• using ranges and bearings from RADAR.

Teamwork

• identifying and using the strengths of other team members
• showing consideration of other vessels when positioning fishing operation
• working as an individual and a team member
• working with diverse individuals and groups.

Problem solving

• acting to minimise the effects of abnormal situations on crew, environment and vessel safety whilst also minimising disruption to operations
• applying a range of strategies in problem solving
• maximising vessel stability during all stages of the fishing operation.

Initiative and enterprise

• adapting to new situations
• forecasting weather and responding appropriately
• generating a range of options in response to workplace matters
• identifying improvements to the fishing enterprise, including efficiencies, productivity and systems, such as OHS, environmental management and quality assurance.

Planning and organising

• controlling vessel speed with due regard for safety, fishing operation and prevailing conditions
• fixing position on navigational charts or electronic plotters
• managing time and priorities
• organising personnel into an efficient fishing operation
• planning fishing areas based on information available, target species and fishing gear
• sequencing activities for safe and efficient operation.

Self-management

• being timely and effective in responding to enterprise needs within work role
• carrying a fair share of the workload
• managing personal stress
• prioritising work and related activities
• taking responsibility and being accountable for planning and work outcomes.

Learning

• being open to learning, new ideas and techniques
• coaching crew and staff to improve performance
• contributing to the learning of others
• learning in order to take up new opportunities
• participating in ongoing learning.

Technology

• applying technology as a tool to record and analyse information
• using catch reporting systems
• using electronic aids to assist in locating fishing opportunities
• using electronic communication tools
• using vessel monitoring systems.

Pathway Information

Pathways into the qualification 

Pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

• prior vocational qualifications or equivalent experience related to maritime certifications, fishing, seafood processing or aquaculture operations.

Pathways from the qualification 

After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake a:

• SFI50111 Diploma of Aquaculture.
• SFI50211 Diploma of Fishing Operations.