Fishing Operator Skill Set

Skill set Outline

Information current as of
13/09/2026 11:08 AM AWST

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Skill set

National Code
SFISS00026

State Code
AD915

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

AQF Level

—

Field of Education

—

Skillset Type

National

Original TGA Release Date

21/06/2019

Current Release Date

21/06/2019

Current Release Number

1.00

Approved Date

18/10/2019

Nominal Hours

Duration

1 Semester

Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	21/06/2019	Current	Approved

Description

This skill set is designed to provide individuals who have Maritime certification with skills and knowledge in fishing operations.

Pathway Information

These units provide credit towards the SFI30219 Certificate III in Fishing Operations in the SFI Seafood Industry Training Package.

Licensing / Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this skill set at the time of publication.

Target Group

This skill set is for qualified Coxswains or Master up to 24m Near Coastal recipients undertaking fishing operations.

Suggested words for statement of attainment

These competencies from the SFI Seafood Industry Training Package meet the industry requirements for fishing operations.

General notes

Schedule

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAR56	SFIFSH304	Adjust and position fishing gear	25	Unit of competency
OAR54	SFIFSH305	Locate fishing grounds and stocks of fish	60	Unit of competency

Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AC467	SFISS00004	Fishing Operator Skill Set	Skill set