Model Curriculum. Fishing Gear Technician SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION: REF ID: NSQF LEVEL:

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1 Model Curriculum SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION: REF ID: NSQF LEVEL: AGRICULTURE & ALLIED FISHERIES ASSISTANCE (FISHERIES) AGR/Q5105, v1.0 4

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3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Curriculum Trainer Prerequisites Annexure: Assessment Criteria 06

4 CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a, in the Agriculture & Allied Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner Program Name Qualification Pack Name & Reference ID. AGR/Q5105, v1.0 Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date Pre-requisites to Training Training Outcomes Class 5 After completing this programme, participants will be able to: Identify different type of commercial fishing gears: principles of fish capture using different types of fishing gears: trawls, purse seines, gill nets, long lines, troll lines, pole and lines, traps, stationary bag nets; gear designs, different parts of fishing gear, types of meshes, mesh shapes, types of knots, knotted and knotless netting, mesh size measurement. Identify different materials used for net making: natural and artificial netting materials, yarn, fibre, strand, twisted and braided forms, mono and multi filaments, properties of gear material, testing and preservation of gear materials Employ the principles of fabrication of fishing gears: principles of shaping netting panels, creasing, baiting, direction of netting, different types of cuts, tailoring, assembling, mounting, tools used for net fabrication, mending, splicing of ropes Identify and use major gear accessories: types of floats, types of sinkers, shackles, swivels, types of hooks, jigs, otter boards structure and functions, bridles, warps, sweep lines, natural and artificial baits Familiarize with the operation and maintenance of major fishing gears: bottom, off bottom and mid-water trawling, gillnetting, purse seining, long lining, hand lining, pole and line operation, trolling, squid jigging, fish & lobster traps, deep sea fishing, repair and maintenance of fishing gears Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practice on board: Responsible fishing practices, Life- saving and fire-fighting equipment, navigation, communication and fish finding equipment, hygienic fish handling practices, preservation, storage, prevention of microbial contamination 1

5 This course encompasses 3 out of 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of Qualification Pack issued by Agriculture Skill Council of India. Sr. No. 1 Module Introduction Theory Duration 05:00 Practical Duration 10:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module Key Learning Outcomes Understand General Discipline in the class room (Do s & Don ts) Study the history, scope and importance of Capture Fisheries in India Familiarize with the fishery resources, overview of traditional, motorised and mechanised fishing crafts, material used for construction, corrosion, fouling and protection of fishing crafts, FRP boats, coracles Identify major fishing crafts Equipment Required Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Audiovisual aids, Models of trawler, gillnetter, purse seiner, longliner, pole & line boat, catamaram, canoe 2 Carry out fitting of nets on fishing vessels Theory Duration 20:00 Practical Duration 50:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N5109 Illustrate the classification, structure and principles of fish capture using different types of fishing gears: trawls, purse seines, gill nets, long lines, traps, bag nets, troll lines, pole and line Familiarize with the fish behaviour in the vicinity of gear systems Identify fishing gears Identify different materials used for net making Familiarize with the gear designs, mesh shapes, types meshes and knots, knotted and knotless netting, cutting, hanging Familiarize with the modern netting materials, properties and preservation of gear materials Fabricate the type of net required based on the fishing method, material, dimensions, meshing and weight Undertake mesh size measurement, knot making Calculate tapering rate for panels Select the cordage, floats, sinkers connectors and other accessories Connect trawl net to the bridles, attach lazy line and bridles to otter boards (OBs) using shackles, hang OBs in gallows and attach towing warps to OBs, tie codend Laptop, white board, marker, projector, models of trawl net, gillnet, purse seine, long line, bag net, cast net, flat rectangular wooden otter board, V-form steel otter board, shackles, swivel, nylon (PA) netting (monofilament & multifilament), polyethylene (PE) netting, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, PE & PA twines (mono & multi filament) 2

6 Sr. Module No. 3 Carry out routine maintenance of nets and accessories Theory Duration 15:00 Practical Duration 35:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N5110 Key Learning Outcomes Check damage of nets Clean mending portion Mend damaged panels by hand weaving or replacing with new panels Undertake chipping and painting of OBs Undertake greasing, oiling of pulley, winch Undertake maintenance of fishing traps Carry out routine maintenance of webbing, cordage, floats, sinkers connectors and other accessories Equipment Required Laptop, white board, marker, projector 4 Ensure safety hygiene and sanitation practice for capture fisheries and fishing assistance Theory Duration 20:00 Practical Duration 45:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N5103 Practice rules of seamanship and navigation Learn and practice man overboard situations. Maintain personal hygiene and safety Study the functioning of navigational and fish finding equipment: echo sounder, sonar, GPS, HF/VHF and AIS. Use charts, tide tables, compass, SART, EPIRB, life rafts, life buoys, life jackets, acoustic alarms, inflatable life rafts. Familiarize with the safety requirements of the boat and crew Familiarize with the working of deck equipment: trawl winch, mast & derrick, gallows, pulleys, wire ropes, line setters, haulers, gillnet haulers. Use and maintain fire-fighting, lifesaving equipment Undertake safety precautions during shooting, dragging and hauling of different nets Undertake periodic checking of first aid kit Familiarize with the sanitation, hygiene and preservation of fish Follow Responsible Fishing procedures Laptop/Computer, Audio-visual aids, Projector, First aid box, PPEs, vessel facility with Echo sounder, GPS, AIS, HF, VHF, line setters, line haulers, ice box, chlorine, different fishing vessel facility or provision to hire vessels to undertake sea fishing trials, floats, lead and steel sinkers, needles, gauge, knife, twine, rope, measuring scales, electronic weighing machines (up to 5 kg), steel grids for TED, JFE- SSD (CIFT designs), fishing vessel facility for sea trials Total Duration: Theory Duration 60:00 Practical Duration 140:00 Unique Equipment Required: Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Audio-visual aids, safety shoes, goggles, first aid box, hand gloves, Swimming facility. Models of trawler, gillnetter, purse seiner, longliner, pole & line boat, catamaram, canoe, models of trawl net, gillnet, purse seine, long line, bag net, cast net, flat rectangular wooden otter board, V-form steel otter board, shackles, swivel, nylon (PA) netting (monofilament & multifilament), polyethylene (PE) netting, ultra high molecular weight polyethylene, PE & PA twines (mono & multi filament), floats, lead and steel sinkers, needles, gauge, knife, twine, rope, Measuring 3

7 Sr. No. Module Equipment Key Learning Outcomes Required scales, electronic weighing machines (up to 5 kg), steel grids for TED, JFE-SSD (CIFT designs), fishing vessel facility for sea trials, Ice box, GPS, HF, VHF, AIS, SART, EPIRB life rafts, life buoy, Life jackets, cold storage of fish Grand Total Course Duration: 200 Hours, 0 Minutes (This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Agriculture Skill Council of India) 4

8 Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: mapped to Qualification Pack: AGR/Q5105, v1.0 Sr. No. Area Details 1 Description Trainer is responsible for educating the trainees fabrication, operation and maintenance of responsible and eco-friendly fishing gears for conservation of the resources including fuel, hygienic post-harvest storage to ensure quality. 2 Personal Attributes Trainer should be a Subject Matter Expert. He/ she should have good communication, leadership, observation and practical oriented skills. 3 Minimum Diploma in Fisheries Educational Qualifications 4a Domain Certification Certified for Job Role: mapped to QP: AGR/Q5105, v1.0. Minimum accepted score is 80%. 4b Platform Certification Certified for the Job Role: Trainer, mapped to the Qualification Pack: MEP/Q0102. Minimum accepted % as per respective SSC guidelines is 80%. 5 Experience B. F. Sc/ M.F.Sc./ M.Sc. in Marine Biology/ Industrial Fisheries/ Mariculture B. Sc. (Fisheries)/M.Sc. Zoology with 1 year of relevant work experience B. Sc. Zoology with 2 years of relevant work experience Diploma (more than 12 months) in fisheries with 3 years of relevant work experience 5

9 Annexure: Assessment Criteria Assessment Criteria Job Role Qualification Pack AGR/Q5105, v1.0 Sector Skill Council Agriculture Guidelines for Assessment 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC 3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in aggregate 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack 6

10 Assessment outcomes 1. AGR/N5109 Carry out fitting of nets on fishing vessels Assessment criteria for outcomes PC1. PC2. PC3. PC4. PC5. PC6. PC7. PC8. assist in determining the type of net required based on the fishing method whether trawling or purse seining or gill netting identify the requirements of the crew identify the dimensions of the net based on the size of the fishing boat and the capacity of the engines assist in determining the type and material of meshing required at various parts of the net and its weight choose the appropriate cordage to be used with the net, its material, dimensions and weight determine and implement the safe working load of all the cordage used for the net prescribe its care and maintenance during fishing calculate the floating ratio of the net as per the depth of fishing PC9. choose appropriate floats and sinkers PC10. determine where and how to attach the floats and sinkers and decide on how to space them PC11. choose the right connectors to attach the net to the boat and hoisting equipment, their material and safe working load Total Marks 100 Marks Allocation Out Of Theory Skills Practical AGR/N5110 Carry out routine maintenance of nets and accessories PC1. PC2. PC3. PC4. implement routine maintenance procedures and checks for webbing, cordage, floats, sinkers, connectors and other accessories inspect for wear and tear or damage or sea water corrosion on the nets and accessories decide if any part requires replacement carry out replacement procedures where required

11 PC5. ensure all replacements are secured to the net correctly AGR/N5103 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for capture fisheries and fishing assistance PC1. PC2. PC3. PC4. PC5. PC6. PC7. PC8. PC9. PC10. PC11. PC12. PC13. PC14. use safe working and emergency procedures of all machinery used, their controls and limitations update self with areas such as seamanship, rope work, working with nets and other onboard fishing equipment, all life saving and firefighting equipment on board, their uses and applications monitor pollution laws related to the disposal of fish, fisheries management laws related to fishing methods and gear, conservation laws related to banned species ensure adherence to safe operation of all fishing electronic equipments monitor international regulations for preventing collisions pertaining to fishing boats, and the CRZ pertaining to inshore areas update self with underwater dangers along the fishing route predict close quarter situations with other boats/ships well in advance apply emergency measures during rough weather demonstrate signals to exhibit while fishing identify poisonous creatures that come up with the catch and dispose of them safely carry out use of all personal life saving equipment on board, as and when required monitor the effect of bacteria on fish, rate of decomposition, how and why gutting prolongs freshness, importance of chilling quickly handle fish without bruising it, store without crushing and in a hygienic manner update self with knowledge of risks, dangers and limitations of fishing in the sea and other water bodies

12 PC15. ensure the assistance provided can withstand the rigors of the sea and other water bodies and does not endanger life or damage machinery GRAND TOTAL