Unit of competency Outline
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Promote sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments
Promote sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP203B
SFICOMP203B
State Code
D9185
D9185
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/03/2012
Field of Education
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
13/03/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency involves taking advantage of opportunities to promote the sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a presentation or display
- 1.1. Opportunities to present information that meetwork plan objectives are identified and support is gained from the supervisor.
- 1.2. Main purpose of presentation or display is identified.
- 1.3. The type of presentation or display selected is appropriate for the audience and opportunity.
- 1.4. Resources that will enhance the presentation or display are located and arrangements are made for their use.
- 1.5. An appropriate medium for the presentation or display is selected and organised.
- 1.6. The presentation or display is designed and/or constructed according to required procedures.
- 1.7. Information collected and prepared for presentation or display purposes is consistent with legislative requirements and cultural significance.
- 1.8. Planned presentation or display is approved by the supervisor or team leader.
2. Present or display information
- 2.1. Information is presented or displayed using methods of communication appropriate for the audience and message.
- 2.2. Communication is clear, concise and adjusted to meet the needs of the audience.
- 2.3. An interpreter and/or assistive technology is used where language is a barrier for the audience.
- 2.4. Questions from the audience or public are responded to appropriately and accurately.
- 2.5. Presentation materials or displays are amended and updated as required and removed when no longer current.
- 2.6. Outcomes are reported to the supervisor as required.
3. Follow up the presentation
- 3.1. Feedback on the presentation is sought from the audience and used to review the presentation outcomes.
- 3.2. Recommendations are made to improve the presentation, based on the feedback received.
- 3.3. Resources are returned to original location or placed in storage.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Opportunities to present information may include:
community events, such as festivals and competitions
group presentations
help desks
industry forums, open days and reference groups
information booths
interviews or articles for local media
school visits
staff professional development activities
story telling.
Work plan objectives may include:
assisting fishers and tourists to comply with legislation
educating local community, visitors and fishers on:
sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments
changes to legislative requirements
encouraging best-practice measures to mitigate the effects of fishing on the aquatic environment
increasing awareness of the impact of human activity on the local marine and freshwater ecology
providing educational resources to schools and educational institutions
the cultural significance of the local marine and freshwater environments.
Type of presentation or display may include:
audio or visual
formal or informal
static or interactive
verbal or non-verbal
written or electronic.
Resources may include:
audio and video tapes
banners and posters
leaflets or handouts
multimedia presentations
PowerPoint presentations or overheads
props, signage and stands
story telling.
Selecting an appropriate medium may include:
booking a venue
making or ordering posters
organising boats or vehicles
printing or preparing leaflets or handouts
using tents or booths.
Required procedures may include:
access and equity
OHS
quality assurance procedures for the use of departmental logos and publicity materials
workplace policies and codes of practice.
Legislative requirements may include:
those associated with the management of coastal and estuarine environments:
Commonwealth Acts
state or territory Acts and regulations
local council regulations and by-laws.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Opportunities to present information may include:
community events, such as festivals and competitions
group presentations
help desks
industry forums, open days and reference groups
information booths
interviews or articles for local media
school visits
staff professional development activities
story telling.
Work plan objectives may include:
assisting fishers and tourists to comply with legislation
educating local community, visitors and fishers on:
sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments
changes to legislative requirements
encouraging best-practice measures to mitigate the effects of fishing on the aquatic environment
increasing awareness of the impact of human activity on the local marine and freshwater ecology
providing educational resources to schools and educational institutions
the cultural significance of the local marine and freshwater environments.
Type of presentation or display may include:
audio or visual
formal or informal
static or interactive
verbal or non-verbal
written or electronic.
Resources may include:
audio and video tapes
banners and posters
leaflets or handouts
multimedia presentations
PowerPoint presentations or overheads
props, signage and stands
story telling.
Selecting an appropriate medium may include:
booking a venue
making or ordering posters
organising boats or vehicles
printing or preparing leaflets or handouts
using tents or booths.
Required procedures may include:
access and equity
OHS
quality assurance procedures for the use of departmental logos and publicity materials
workplace policies and codes of practice.
Legislative requirements may include:
those associated with the management of coastal and estuarine environments:
Commonwealth Acts
state or territory Acts and regulations
local council regulations and by-laws.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
promote the sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments to a variety of audiences
analyse and interpret information
communicate information and ideas to people
plan for a presentation or display
solve problems and answer questions.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
legislation and policies relevant to sustainable use of marine and freshwater environments
cultural significance of local marine and freshwater environments
significance of cultural activities, including Indigenous fishing or use of other marine resources.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
relevant policies and procedures manuals
venue
overhead projector
computer
other display equipment and resources.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
simulation or role-play
examples of display work (e.g. photographs of displays) and information resources developed (e.g. flyers, handouts, leaflets and booklets)
other relevant productions, such as newsletters, posters, plans, models and computer-produced presentations.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
promote the sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments to a variety of audiences
analyse and interpret information
communicate information and ideas to people
plan for a presentation or display
solve problems and answer questions.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
legislation and policies relevant to sustainable use of marine and freshwater environments
cultural significance of local marine and freshwater environments
significance of cultural activities, including Indigenous fishing or use of other marine resources.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
relevant policies and procedures manuals
venue
overhead projector
computer
other display equipment and resources.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
observation of practical demonstration
simulation or role-play
examples of display work (e.g. photographs of displays) and information resources developed (e.g. flyers, handouts, leaflets and booklets)
other relevant productions, such as newsletters, posters, plans, models and computer-produced presentations.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4196 | SFICOMP203A | Promote sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAS02 | SFICPL203 | Promote sustainable use of local marine and freshwater environments | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D618 | SFI20411 | Certificate II in Fisheries Compliance Support | Qualification |