Unit of competency Outline
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Plan and undertake patrol operations
Plan and undertake patrol operations
Unit of competency
National Code
SFICOMP409A
SFICOMP409A
State Code
D9202
D9202
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/03/2012
Field of Education
050799 - Fisheries Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/03/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency involves undertaking operational tasks, including patrols, for the purpose of deterring and detecting non-compliant activities. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Undertake patrols
- 1.1. A positive visual presence is maintained while patrolling.
- 1.2. Situations are assessed for potential non-compliance with state, territory and/or commonwealth fisheries regulations and appropriate actions taken, including requests for further assistance.
- 1.3. Effective communication is maintained with other relevant fisheries compliance officers and the public, where appropriate.
- 1.4. Patrolling is undertaken according to jurisdictional requirements and supervisor's instructions or in a manner that optimises achievement of the patrol's goals.
- 1.5. Communication with the public is courteous and professional at all times.
- 1.6. Situational behaviour of persons is accurately assessed with due regard for cultural diversity.
- 1.7. Intelligence gathered while on patrol is shared with other fisheries compliance officers and reported.
- 1.8. Follow-up actions are undertaken on completion of the patrol.
2. Establish, maintain and utilise knowledge of the local patrol area
- 2.1. Features particular to apatrol area are identified and noted.
- 2.2. Communication paths are established and fostered within the patrol's community and industry members.
- 2.3. Fisheries compliance issues concerning a patrol area are identified in the media through internal intelligence and bulletins/notices.
- 2.4. Patrol area information and issues are analysed and acted upon, where required.
- 2.5. Communication regarding latest patrol area issues is maintained with work team and supervisor according to jurisdictional information security procedures.
- 2.6. All actions taken reflect knowledge of latest intelligence.
- 2.7. Patrol reports are completed for supervisor.
3. Respond to requests for emergency and other types of assistance
- 3.1. All requests for assistance are received and confirmed with supervisor.
- 3.2. Vehicles and vessels are prepared appropriately to respond to request.
- 3.3. Staff are fully briefed by authorised personnel on procedures for dealing with emergency situation.
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.
Patrols may be on foot or mobile (e.g. vehicle and vessel) and cover:
beaches
dams and lakes
estuaries
jetties and boat ramps
rivers and creeks
sea.
Situations include anywhere anyone may be involved in:
catching
unloading
selling
processing fish stock.
Assessment may include:
appreciating the incident
determining response required
determining whether security is required
establishing communications.
Effective communication may:
contribute to the safety of officers and the public
ensure all relevant scenario information is shared between officers present at a specific scene or incident
ensure lawful directions given are clearly understood by the recipient.
Communication that is courteous and professional is described in:
the jurisdictional established code of ethics for dealing with fellow fisheries compliance officers and members of the community/industry.
Situational behaviour includes:
a full range of verbal and non-verbal behavioural responses to the presence of fisheries compliance officers or lawful instruction given by such officers.
Cultural diversity may include:
recognition of the linguistic and cultural assets in the population as a valuable resource
respect for and the accommodation of culture, language and religion of others within an Australian legal and institutional framework where English is the primary language.
Intelligence may include information about:
forthcoming industry and community events/activities that could be of promotional assistance to fisheries management
previous suspected non-compliant activities and/or the whereabouts of offenders
suspicious persons, groups, vehicles, vessels and activities.
Follow-up actions may include:
attendance in court
handling of evidence
interviews
preparation of a patrol report for supervisor
preparation of regulatory notices, court documents or briefs
provision of advice or intelligence to other police officers
provision of further information.
Features of a patrol area include:
identification of community and industry contacts supportive of the fisheries compliance function
its geographic location
its local industry and recreational fishers
its predisposition, if any, to particular non-compliance activity and community awareness programs (e.g. Fishwatch)
presence of vessels, boat trailers and vehicles.
Emergency requests may be for:
reporting suspicious activity
search and rescue
transfer of individuals from other vessels
transporting individuals to designated places.
Other requests for assistance may include:
applying chemicals for fish control
assistance with electro-fishing
audit license agencies
collecting samples
fish kills
fish salvages.
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.
Patrols may be on foot or mobile (e.g. vehicle and vessel) and cover:
beaches
dams and lakes
estuaries
jetties and boat ramps
rivers and creeks
sea.
Situations include anywhere anyone may be involved in:
catching
unloading
selling
processing fish stock.
Assessment may include:
appreciating the incident
determining response required
determining whether security is required
establishing communications.
Effective communication may:
contribute to the safety of officers and the public
ensure all relevant scenario information is shared between officers present at a specific scene or incident
ensure lawful directions given are clearly understood by the recipient.
Communication that is courteous and professional is described in:
the jurisdictional established code of ethics for dealing with fellow fisheries compliance officers and members of the community/industry.
Situational behaviour includes:
a full range of verbal and non-verbal behavioural responses to the presence of fisheries compliance officers or lawful instruction given by such officers.
Cultural diversity may include:
recognition of the linguistic and cultural assets in the population as a valuable resource
respect for and the accommodation of culture, language and religion of others within an Australian legal and institutional framework where English is the primary language.
Intelligence may include information about:
forthcoming industry and community events/activities that could be of promotional assistance to fisheries management
previous suspected non-compliant activities and/or the whereabouts of offenders
suspicious persons, groups, vehicles, vessels and activities.
Follow-up actions may include:
attendance in court
handling of evidence
interviews
preparation of a patrol report for supervisor
preparation of regulatory notices, court documents or briefs
provision of advice or intelligence to other police officers
provision of further information.
Features of a patrol area include:
identification of community and industry contacts supportive of the fisheries compliance function
its geographic location
its local industry and recreational fishers
its predisposition, if any, to particular non-compliance activity and community awareness programs (e.g. Fishwatch)
presence of vessels, boat trailers and vehicles.
Emergency requests may be for:
reporting suspicious activity
search and rescue
transfer of individuals from other vessels
transporting individuals to designated places.
Other requests for assistance may include:
applying chemicals for fish control
assistance with electro-fishing
audit license agencies
collecting samples
fish kills
fish salvages.
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 ability to:
accurately assess potential situations of non-compliance and communicate effectively with persons involved.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
jurisdictional policies and procedures for handling situations of non-compliance, potential and actual
the patrol area in detail.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may be conducted at the workplace and/or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
role-play scenarios.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
demonstration on the job or role-play
short answer questions.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
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 ability to:
accurately assess potential situations of non-compliance and communicate effectively with persons involved.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
jurisdictional policies and procedures for handling situations of non-compliance, potential and actual
the patrol area in detail.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment may be conducted at the workplace and/or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
role-play scenarios.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested:
demonstration on the job or role-play
short answer questions.
Guidance information for assessment
To ensure consistency in one's performance, competence should be demonstrated on more than one occasion over a period of time in order to cover a variety of circumstances, cases and responsibilities, and where possible, over a number of assessment activities.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4206 | SFICOMP314B | Undertake patrol operations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAR82 | SFICPL409 | Undertake patrol operations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D626 | SFI40411 | Certificate IV in Fisheries Compliance | Qualification |