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Plan and manage extended fishing charter trips
Plan and manage extended fishing charter trips
Unit of competency
National Code
SFIFCHA501C
SFIFCHA501C
State Code
D9214
D9214
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Transition (Deleted)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/02/2012
Field of Education
031705 - Marine Craft Operation
Original Release Date
29/02/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency involves the skills and knowledge required of a skipper/coxswain who is in charge of extended fishing charter trips (trips longer than one day's duration). It does not include any aspect of the vessel operations or fishing operations which are covered by separate units.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. Plan and coordinate the timetable for fishing charter operations
- 1.1. Planning takes account of critical factors affecting charter trips.
- 1.2. Schedule of trips is drawn up and advertised to customers.
- 1.3. Planning is responsive to customer needs and provides for contingencies.
2. Manage charter activities on board the vessel
- 2.1. Customers are personally greeted and provided with key information about the charter.
- 2.2. Crew jobs relating to charter activities are allocated and monitored.
- 2.3. Charter trip is conducted to schedule and includes all features as advertised or agreed with customers.
- 2.4. Group cohesion is facilitated through leadership, group interaction and participation.
- 2.5. Awareness of diversity amongst crew and customers is taken into consideration in management style and special needs are met.
3. Organise onboard accommodation and catering
- 3.1. Accommodation is provided according to customer booking arrangements and prepared for passengers.
- 3.2. Catering is planned and organised according to scope of charter operations.
- 3.3. Food is prepared hygienically, and food quality and storage monitored.
- 3.4. Customer feedback is noted and alterations made to accommodation and catering arrangements, where required.
4. Respond to unexpected events
- 4.1. Situation is assessed and appropriate action taken and/or assistance rendered.
- 4.2. Contingency plans are put into effect where required.
- 4.3. Health safety and emergency procedures are implemented in the case of an accident.
- 4.4. Unavoidable changes or delays to the charter schedule are promptly notified and explained to customers.
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.
Critical factors may include:
destination
duration
environmental considerations
equipment and resources
language and cultural needs
special requests
type of fishing
weather patterns.
Advertised may be via:
brochures
information boards on piers
local information centres
newspapers
travel and tourism magazines.
Contingencies may include:
bad weather
cancelled trips
poor fishing.
Key information may include:
charter itinerary, including route and schedule
group rules and codes of behaviour whilst on board
health, safety and emergency procedures
regulations governing the activity.
Special needs may include:
disability
language.
Accommodation may include:
factors impacting on accommodation:
bathroom facilities
eating area
lounge
number of bunks or rooms
size of vessel.
Catering may include:
factors impacting on catering:
budget
climate
duration of trip
facilities on board for cooking
size of group
special dietary needs and requirements
staff skills.
Unexpected events may include:
breakdown of vessel and/or equipment
fire on board
loss of valuables or theft
passenger accident, injury, illness or death
passenger disruption, due to unruliness and dissatisfaction
storm, cyclone or high seas.
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.
Critical factors may include:
destination
duration
environmental considerations
equipment and resources
language and cultural needs
special requests
type of fishing
weather patterns.
Advertised may be via:
brochures
information boards on piers
local information centres
newspapers
travel and tourism magazines.
Contingencies may include:
bad weather
cancelled trips
poor fishing.
Key information may include:
charter itinerary, including route and schedule
group rules and codes of behaviour whilst on board
health, safety and emergency procedures
regulations governing the activity.
Special needs may include:
disability
language.
Accommodation may include:
factors impacting on accommodation:
bathroom facilities
eating area
lounge
number of bunks or rooms
size of vessel.
Catering may include:
factors impacting on catering:
budget
climate
duration of trip
facilities on board for cooking
size of group
special dietary needs and requirements
staff skills.
Unexpected events may include:
breakdown of vessel and/or equipment
fire on board
loss of valuables or theft
passenger accident, injury, illness or death
passenger disruption, due to unruliness and dissatisfaction
storm, cyclone or high seas.
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:
communicate with people
manage crew
plan and coordinate fishing charter schedules
solve problems in a range of situations.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
legal responsibilities
local knowledge of sea and waterways
local tourism industry.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
operational fishing charter vessel
customers.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested.
demonstration
feedback from customers and crew
portfolio of charter and vessel documents, such as vessel logs, trip schedule, policies and procedures, and crew training register
project work (work or scenario based)
written or oral short-answer testing.
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 ability to:
communicate with people
manage crew
plan and coordinate fishing charter schedules
solve problems in a range of situations.
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
legal responsibilities
local knowledge of sea and waterways
local tourism industry.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment.
Resources may include:
operational fishing charter vessel
customers.
Method of assessment
The following assessment methods are suggested.
demonstration
feedback from customers and crew
portfolio of charter and vessel documents, such as vessel logs, trip schedule, policies and procedures, and crew training register
project work (work or scenario based)
written or oral short-answer testing.
Guidance information for assessment
This unit may be assessed holistically with other units within a qualification.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4219 | SFIFCHA501B | Plan and manage extended fishing charter trips | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AB610 | SFISS00002 | Extended Fishing Charter Operator Skill Set | Skill set |
| D629 | SFI50211 | Diploma of Fishing Operations | Qualification |