SFI30411 - Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance
Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance
This qualification specifies the minimum requirement for entry into a career as a trainee fisheries officer.
Job role
A person operating at this level will be engaged in promoting compliance with fisheries legislation for recreational and commercial fishers, and the general public. On occasions it may be necessary to exercise compliance powers.
Job title includes:
trainee fisheries officer.
Subjects
Packaging Rules
A total of sixteen (16) units of competency must be achieved.
three (3) core units plus
eight (8) fisheries compliance specialist elective units (Group A) plus
five (5) elective units that may be a combination of:
Group A fisheries compliance specialist elective 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, however, at least two (2) of those units must be aligned to Certificate III level. Units must be relevant to fisheries compliance operations and not duplicate skills already selected.
after completing SFI20411 Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support
after completing studies, either tertiary or vocational, in marine environmental management
after gaining vessel skills
by direct entry without prior skills.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification, candidates may undertake:
SFI40411 Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance.
This qualification is usually undertaken by fisheries officers as part of their career development, and the agency's workforce development plan.
Entry Requirements
Not Applicable
Licensing Information
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification considerations
Licences for operating motor vehicles and vessels apply for some competencies.
Employability Skills
QUALIFICATION SUMMARY
SFI30411 Certificate III in Fisheries Compliance
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the fisheries compliance 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 agency to another.
Employability Skill
Agency requirements for this qualification include:
Communication
using verbal and non-verbal communication in a culturally sensitive way
adapting communication techniques to identified audience
negotiating relevant solutions to issues or incidents
stating and substantiating own position clearly and effectively
producing accurate, completed, legible and understandable forms and reports
using active and accurate listening skills when taking statements
counting and measuring fish and fish catches.
Teamwork
sharing information with agency sanctioned fellow officers
Problem solving
resolving or reporting workplace issues
reviewing operational plan and outcomes
making recommendations for improvement.
Initiative and enterprise
applying principles of sustainability
identifying and reporting environmental hazards
identifying and reporting OHS hazards.
Planning and organising
analysing, sorting and collating information according to criteria
arranging court appearances
forwarding court documents within required timeframe
scheduling vehicle and outboard motor maintenance and services.
Self-management
seeking additional support to improve performance
seeking feedback on presentations from audience
undertaking responsibilities and duties in a positive manner
Learning
identifying career options and training opportunities within the enterprise and seafood industry
identifying own learning needs for future work requirements and career aspirations
willing to learn new skills and procedures.
Technology
using business computer applications to prepare reports and record work information