Fisheries Catch Reporting And Data Collection Training

Learning Outcomes

• Apply standard procedures for recording and reporting fisheries catch data.
• Analyze catch data to identify trends and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Evaluate data collection methods for accuracy and reliability.
• Implement data quality control measures to minimize errors.
• Demonstrate proper use of data collection tools and technologies.
• Design a basic catch reporting system for a fishing operation.

Target Audience

Fisheries observers, data collectors, compliance officers, and fishery managers involved in catch reporting and data collection within the fishing industry.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practicals are integral to this course, as learners must demonstrate competence in using data collection tools, completing logbooks, and performing biological sampling. These sessions ensure learners can accurately collect, record, and report fisheries data in real-world scenarios.

Practical Activities

• Practical 1: Logbook Data Entry and Validation — Learners practice completing paper and electronic logbooks using sample trip data, and cross-check entries for errors. (4h)
• Practical 2: Biological Sampling Techniques — Learners measure, weigh, and identify fish species from provided samples, recording biological data on sampling forms. (4h)
• Practical 3: Catch Reporting Simulation — In a simulated environment, learners play roles (fisher, observer, compliance officer) to complete the full reporting chain from catch to submission. (4h)
• Practical 4: Data Analysis and Presentation — Learners analyze a provided dataset (CPUE, species composition) using spreadsheets and present their findings to the group. (4h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	40% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.