1. WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

2. WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region
Recent rapid expansion in PIRFO observers on vessels
Big increase in debriefers to maintain quality
support - EU (SPRTRAMP, PROCFish, SciFish, SciCOFish)
2011 to 2014 support - NZ and EU DevFish
Support ends March 2015 – fewer SPC positions
What strategy now for SPC PIRFO support?
The number of observers placed on fishing vessels through the Pacific Island Regional Fisheries Observer (PIRFO) programmes has expanded rapidly in recent years.
A flow on effect is a significant increase in debriefer numbers to meet the PIRFO debriefer/observer ratios deemed necessary to maintain high observer standards.
From 1995 to 2014, funds to support observer programmes, were provided by the EU, through the SPRTRAMP, PROCFish, SciFish and SciCOFish projects.
From 2011 to 2014, funding for observer and debriefer training was also provided by the New Zealand Aid Programme and the EU DevFish project
With the termination of these sources of funding in March 2015, and the consequent reduction in the number of positions at SPC, it is appropriate to consider a strategy for the support of observer programmes by SPC

3. Short-term support required:
Secretariat for, and Chair of, PIRFO CMC
Further develop PIRFO standards
Identify and develop appropriate training institutions
Monitor PIRFO standards
Develop, maintain and moderate PIRFO website
Workshops for observer trainers and observer coordinators
e-recording and e-monitoring
General observer programme support and advice
Short-term support is required for:
PIRFO Certification Management Committee (CMC)
Development of PIRFO standards
Training institutions
Monitoring of PIRFO standards
Development of the PIRFO website
Workshops for observer trainers and observer coordinators
e-recording and e-monitoring
General observer programme support and advice
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

4. Certification Management Committee (CMC)
What is CMC
Certification governance framework
Secretariat work
Formalise certification process
Coordinate audits / moderation processes
Setting up CMC
Chair ?

5. Overseeing Authorisation Body – SPC/FFA/Other ???
PIRFO CMC
Pre-selection
Certification and Training Standards
PIRFO Frontline Management
PIRFO
Basic Observer
PIRFO
Trainee Debriefer
Electronic Recording
Prerequisite
PIRFO Debriefer
Trainee Trainer
Biological sampling
Prerequisite
Chain of Custody
Transshipment
PIRFO Debriefer Assessor
PIRFO Trainer
Cross-endorsement
PIRFO Trainer and Assessor
Electronic Monitoring
PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet

6. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

7. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
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8. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

9. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

10. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

11. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

12. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

13. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

14. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

15. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

16. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

17. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

18. PIRFO Certification Management Committee (CMC)
What is PIRFO CMC
certification governance framework
guide training programme development
ensure effective quality assurance
Secretariat work
formalise certification process
coordinate audits / moderation processes
Setting up PIRFO CMC
Chair ?
PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet

19. Certificate in PIRFO Frontline Management
What is the Cert.PFM
Who is it for ?
Is it necessary ?

20. What is Cert. PFM Occupational Health and Safety
Leadership and teamwork
Developing work priorities
Establish networks
Risk management
Work programme planning
Managing field staff
Budgeting and financial reporting
Managing PIRFO data
Report writing
Preparing and delivering presentations
Fisheries management and observer data collection
Meet workplace OHS requirements
Show leadership and promote team effectiveness
Develop work priorities
Establish networks
Identify risk and apply risk management processes
Plan and manage PIRFO program operations
Manage off-site PIRFO personnel
Administer and report on financial activities
Administer PIRFO information processes
Write reports
Make a presentation
Apply knowledge of fisheries management to observer programme activities

22. Long-term support required:
Once 700 PIRFO observers and debriefers are in place a 10% per year turnover will require:
70 more observers (5-6 courses)
and 12 new debriefers (1 intro course / on-site training)
Moderation of training for improved delivery
Update training for new tasks, data and data protocols
Refresher training
Observer trainer training required – numbers/updating
Long-term support is required for observer and debriefer training:
Once the required 700 PIRFO observers and debriefers are in place, an average 10% per year turnover will require 60 more observers and 12 new debriefers,
with five Basic Observer Training courses and one “Introduction to Debriefing” workshop per annum,
together with debriefer on-the-job training,
and training of observer trainers, as required
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

23. Recommendations of the ROCW-15:
The OFP continues to provide regional support for observer programmes
Training of observers and debriefers - high priority
Further development PIRFO standards - high priority
The PIRFO CMC is the recognised moderating body for PIRFO certification and training standards
Recommendations of the 15th Regional Observer Coordinators’ Workshop:
The OFP continues to provide regional support for observer programmes.
Training of observers and debriefers is a high priority.
Further development of PIRFO standards is a high priority.
The PIRFO Certification Management Committee is the recognised moderating body for PIRFO certification and training standards.
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

24. Recommendations of the CMC-1:
CMC comprised of one representative each from:
ROCW Chair FFA
PNA aligned countries SPC
non-PNA aligned countries WCPFC
SPC chairs and provides secretariat services to the CMC
SPC coordinates auditing and monitoring of PIRFO standards under CMC guidance
Independent consultant develops a recognised international governance framework under which the CMC can legitimately and transparently operate, including terms of reference for the CMC
Recommendations of the Certification Management Committee (CMC) meeting:
The CMC is comprised of one represenative from FFA, one from SPC, one from WCPFC, one from PNA aligned countries and one from non-PNA aligned countries.
The SPC OFP chairs and provides secretariat services to the CMC and coordianates the auditing and monitoring of standards under the CMC’s direction.
An independent consultant develops a recognised international governance framework under which the CMC can legitmately and transparently operate, including terms of reference for the CMC
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

25. Recommendations for future support of PIRFO:
Identify 3-4 suitable PIRFO basic training institutions - provide support to create full PIRFO training capacity
Develop PIRFO website for all PIRFO career framework - hosted and moderated by the OFP
Continue to organise Trainers workshops and ROCWs
Monitor ER and EM developments to ensure seamless incorporation into observer activities
Recommendations for future support of PIRFO activities:
Three (or four) institutions that have the potential to deliver best-practice PIRFO basic training are identified with the intention of providing support to establish full PIRFO training capacity.
The PIRFO website is developed to meet professional requirements at all levels of the PIRFO career framework to be hosted and moderated by the OFP.
SPC continues to organise PIRFO trainers workshops and ROCWs.
SPC monitors developments in electronic recording and electronic monitoring and takes an active role in ensuring seamless incorporation of these new tools into observer information collection related activities
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

26. Heads of Fisheries are asked:
to endorse the above recommendations, and
to adopt a regional cost-recovery mechanism to fund regional observer coordination and support activities
(e.g.: a regional observer support levy, when seeking annual renewal on the FFA vessel register)
to give thought to the future design of a PIRFO support framework – make-up, tasks and location
Heads of Fisheries are asked:
to endorse the above recommendations, and
to adopt a regional cost-recovery mechanism to fund the regional observer coordination and support activities (such as a regional observer support levy, when seeking annual renewal on the FFA vessel register)
Should both SPC and FFA continue to provide support for their own areas of expertise – OFP in science, FFA in compliance. Are there efficiencies in delivering support through a single unit (regardless of location) with liaison to both organisations (and other stakeholders) ? SPC science support but also training expertise (FFA has expressed interest in moving away from training)
WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region