Certifications and Training Standards
- The Port Sampling and Observer Coordinator of the Secretariat of the Pacific Community (SPC)
- The Observer Programmes Manager of the Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)
- Representatives from Micronesian, Melanesian and Polynesian states (currently fisheries observer program managers for Papua New Guinea, Federated States of Micronesia and French Polynesia)
- An invited advisory role for the Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission (WCPFC) Observer Program Coordinator
The Certification Management Committee
Regional Accreditation Certifications
Certificate III in PIRFO Observer Operations
Certificate IV in PIRFO Debriefer Operations
Certificate IV in PIRFO Debriefer Mentor and Assessor
PIRFO Standards
PIRFO Standards - Perform Port Sampling Operations
PIROBS3.01C Take emergency action on board a vessel
PIROBS3.02C Administer first aid
PIROBS3.03C Work effectively and safely as an observer.pdf
PIROBS3.04C Perform basic navigation and electronic communication.pdf
PIROBS3.05C Perform observer duties.pdf
PIROBS3.06E Carry out biological sampling of catch.pdf
PIROBS3.07E Report electronically.pdf
PIROBS3.08E Interpret electronic monitoring operations.pdf
PIROBS3.09E Monitor and apply chain of custody processes and procedures.pdf
PIROBS3.10E Transmit and receive information by marine radio or telephone.pdf
PIRTAA3.01C Plan organise and deliver group based learning.pdf
PIRTAA3.02C Make a presentation.pdf
PIRTAA3.03C Design and develop learning programmes.pdf
PIRTAA4.01C Plan assessment activities and processes.pdf
PIRTAA4.02C Assess competence.pdf
PIRTAA4.03C Design and develop assessment tools.pdf
PIRFLM4.01C Meet workplace OHS requirements.pdf
PIRFLM4.02C Show leadership and promote team effectiveness.pdf
PIRFLM4.03C Develop work priorities.pdf
PIRFLM4.04C Establish networks.pdf
PIRFLM4.05C Identify risk and apply risk management processes.pdf
PIRFLM4.06C Plan and manage PIRFO programme operations.pdf
PIRFLM4.07C Manage off-site PIRFO personnel.pdf
PIRFLM4.08C Administer and report on financial activities.pdf
PIRFLM4.09C Administer PIRFO information processes.pdf
PIRFLM4.11C Make a presentation.pdf
PIRFLM4.12C Apply knowledge of fisheries management to observer programme activities.pdf