SISOFSH004 — Lead fishing activities

1 Prepare equipment and participants.

• 1.1Assess characteristics, condition and capability of participants, as they present, and obtain informed consent.
• 1.2Confirm participants have clothing and footwear appropriate for the activity and anticipated weather conditions.
• 1.3Select and set up equipment to match participants and prevailing conditions; complete safety checks.
• 1.4Check participants’ own equipment, if provided, and confirm safe working condition.
• 1.5Direct and assist participants to fit and adjust equipment; check comfort and safety of fit.

2 Brief participants and demonstrate fishing techniques.

• 2.1Explain planned objectives; communicate instructions and information about activity in a manner appropriate to participants.
• 2.2Encourage participants to ask questions and seek advice before and during session.
• 2.3Inform participants of fishing regulations, known and anticipated risks, safety procedures, safe behaviour, safe areas and boundaries.
• 2.4Advise participants of roles and responsibilities of activity leaders, and communication protocols to use during activity.
• 2.5Demonstrate and explain correct techniques appropriate for the activity.
• 2.6Demonstrate and explain how to safely carry, handle and stow fishing rods, hooks, knives and other potentially hazardous items of equipment.
• 2.7Check and confirm participant ability to use and control equipment before activity commencement.
• 2.8Check matching of equipment and activities to participants and amend as required.

3 Lead and supervise fishing activities.

• 3.1Implement recreational instruction techniques to impart skills and knowledge for the activity.
• 3.2Provide clear and accurate instructions and or demonstrations throughout the session.
• 3.3Monitor participant performance and provide directions, encouragement and corrective instruction to improve techniques.
• 3.4Facilitate effective group communication and interaction to maintain group control, engagement and safety.
• 3.5Implement required modifications to activity or location to improve catch, to ensure participant engagement and comfort, and completion within timelines.

4 Manage safety during fishing activities.

• 4.1Monitor activity conditions and hazards, including signs of participant difficulty, to ensure safety and welfare.
• 4.2Monitor participant behaviour and adherence to safety procedures, adjust level of supervision and assertively correct breaches, as required.
• 4.3Respond immediately to adverse participant reactions and hazardous situations.
• 4.4Complete ongoing risk assessments to minimise risk of injury to participants and others.
• 4.5Amend activities if risk is unacceptable; cease activities when required.
• 4.6Respond to emergency situations according to organisational safety, emergency response and first aid procedures.

5 Complete post activity responsibilities.

• 5.1Debrief participants and encourage discussion on their technique and satisfaction with session.
• 5.2Notify relevant personnel of activity completion.
• 5.3Retrieve equipment, inspect for wear or breakage, tag faults and store in designated area.
• 5.4Document any equipment faults and incidents including injuries and near misses.
• 5.5Evaluate the activity and identify improvements for future activities.

What does an assessment tool for SISOFSH004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SISOFSH004 needs to address all 54 unit components: 5 elements with 29 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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