Fisheries

Labourer in Fish and Seafood Processing

The following are examples of job functions for a Labourer in Fish and Seafood Processing that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:

Operating and/or troubleshooting industrial and computerized equipment
Completing forms such as tally sheets, logs, and worksheets to document relevant information
Entering numerical information about processes into operators’ reports
Completing work orders, processing invoices, making purchases on behalf of the business
Effectively communicating with internal and external parties
Grade, label, pack, and weigh raw material or finished products

Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for a Labourer in Fish and Seafood Processing

Use of computerised equipment, including:
- Computerised packaging and sorting equipment
- Automatic/ semi-automatic weigh-wrap-label system
- E-labeling
- Digital printers
- Microsoft Office Suite (Windows OS, Excel, Word) to maintain fish/seafood records, quality control, and packaging records
Gmail, Outlook, and mobile devices to communicate and collaborate, and share information with staff and supervisors

Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Labourer in Fish and Seafood Processing

The following chart provides the recommended Digital Competency Profile for the selected occupation. This chart indicates the level of digital proficiency recommended for this role across a range of competencies. Users can review this chart and compare their digital proficiency levels with the recommended proficiency levels and identify suitable resources to help close any gaps.

Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy	Total number of statements	Total number of applicable statements for the occupation	% Score	Digital Competency Proficiency Level
1.1 Using Systems and Devices	11	8	61 – 80%	Adept
1.2 Searching and filtering digital information	9	2	21 – 40%	Foundational
1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information	9	2	21 – 40%	Foundational
1.4 Managing and storing digital information	7	2	21 – 40%	Foundational
1.5 Creating and editing digital information	18	3	1 – 20%	Novice

Competency Area 2. Digital Communication					Total number of statements	Total number of applicable statements for the occupation	% Score	Digital Competency Proficiency Level
2.1 Communicating using digital technologies	8	1	1 – 20%	Novice
2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies	7	2	21 – 40%	Foundational
2.3 Transacting using digital technologies	12	3	21 – 40%	Foundational

Competency Area 3. Digital Safety					Total number of statements	Total number of applicable statements for the occupation	% Score	Digital Competency Proficiency Level
3.1 Protecting devices	10	5	41 – 60%	Intermediate
3.2 Protecting data and privacy	16	5	21 – 40%	Foundational
3.3 Managing digital identity	11	3	21 – 40%	Foundational

Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking					Total number of statements	Total number of applicable statements for the occupation	% Score	Digital Competency Proficiency Level
4.1 Solving problems in digital ways	7	2	21 – 40%	Foundational
4.2 Using netiquette	5	2	21 – 40%	Foundational
4.3 Developing digital competencies	6	2	21 – 40%	Foundational

Fishing Vessel Captain

The following are examples of job functions for a Fishing Vessel Captain that demand some level of proficiency with digital tools, devices, and systems:

Determining areas for fishing, plotting courses, and computing navigational positions
Effectively using navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids
Recording fishing progress, crew activities, weather, and sea conditions
Operating communications equipment
Installing, maintaining, and repairing mechanical equipment

Examples of Digital Tools, Devices and Systems for a Fishing Vessel Captain

Computerised course plotter, GPS systems
Electronic Recording and Reporting System (ERS), commonly referred to as E-Logbook for data recording, assimilation, and handling.
Navigational instruments and electronic fishing aids like echo sounders and chart plotters
Digital interface of stationary instruments such as the smart weighing scale for taking fish weight
Vehicle Management Systems for capturing real-time data on the spatial distribution of vessels and calculating fishing intensity
Microsoft Office Suite (Windows OS, Excel, Word)

Recommended Digital Competency Occupational Profile for Fishing Vessel Captains

Competency Area 1. Digital Literacy	Total number of statements	Total number of applicable statements for the occupation	% Score	Digital Competency Proficiency Level
1.1 Using Systems and Devices	11	11	81 – 100%	Advanced
1.2 Searching and filtering digital information	9	4	41 – 60%	Intermediate
1.3 Analyzing and evaluating digital information	9	2	21 – 40%	Foundational
1.4 Managing and storing digital information	7	4	41 – 60%	Intermediate
1.5 Creating and editing digital information	18	7	21 – 40%	Foundational

Competency Area 2. Digital Communication					Total number of statements	Total number of applicable statements for the occupation	% Score	Digital Competency Proficiency Level
2.1 Communicating using digital technologies	8	6	61 – 80%	Adept
2.2 Collaborating using digital technologies	7	3	41 – 60%	Intermediate
2.3 Transacting using digital technologies	12	10	81 – 100%	Advanced

Competency Area 3. Digital Safety					Total number of statements	Total number of applicable statements for the occupation	% Score	Digital Competency Proficiency Level
3.1 Protecting devices	10	6	41 – 60%	Intermediate
3.2 Protecting data and privacy	16	9	41 – 60%	Intermediate
3.3 Managing digital identity	11	5	41 – 60%	Intermediate

Competency Area 4. Digital Thinking					Total number of statements	Total number of applicable statements for the occupation	% Score	Digital Competency Proficiency Level
4.1 Solving problems in digital ways	7	5	61 – 80%	Adept
4.2 Using netiquette	5	3	41 – 60%	Intermediate
4.3 Developing digital competencies	6	2	21 – 40%	Foundational