Accreditation - Unit 2

Topic outline

• General

  General

  Unit 2

  Understand fisheries and marine enforcement powers

  Overview

  This unit is about you demonstrating your knowledge of your powers as a warranted Marine Enforcement Officer (MEO) / Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Officer (IFCO). This includes knowledge of the extent and limitations of your powers, where your jurisdiction lies, what offences there are in relation to your powers and where British Sea Fishery Officer (BSFO) powers are applicable to you.

  

   

   

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• Self assessment prior to learning is not available
• Formal assessment

  Formal assessment

  Unit 2 is separated into 8 different modules that will assess your understanding of the various powers available to you to enforce the fisheries, marine licensing and nature conservation legislation conferred on you by the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009. In carrying out your assessment of each, you can complete them in any order, and do not have to do them all in one go.

  Each module is listed on this page, and contains within it a mixture of learning presentations, resources, a quiz and a formal assessment.

  
   Resources

  The resources in each module are specific to that particular module, and will provide you with the information required to complete your assessment. It is recommended that you undertake the learning package(s) prior to taking the assessment. You don't have to go through all the resources prior to carrying out your assessment, but they will act as a useful reminder of the legislation relating to that module. You may prefer to print off the resources and view them hard-copy as opposed to viewing them on here; it's up to you! You will of course have other resources to hand that you have acquired in your role that you might also wish to refer to before carrying out your assessment.

  Quiz

  To help you test your knowledge of a particular module before doing the assessment, there might be a short quiz that will cover some of the pertenent areas of that topic. The quiz will not count towards your mark for the module, but will help direct your assessment and jog your memory. Again, you don't have to do the quiz before the assessment, but it may act as a useful reminder.

  Assessment

  Each module has its own individual assessment and there is a template provided for you to upload your answers, enabling you to submit your work in bite-size amounts, rather than having to demonstrate all your knowledge for the whole of Unit 2 in one go.

  Each assessment will capture your personal understanding of that area of legislation. The assessment will ask you to summarise or explain a particular topic.  The assessment could be scenario based with a selection of questions to answer or ask you for a short explanation or summary of the module. 
• Module 1: Identify the legislation that affords powers to officers conducting marine enforcement

  Module 1: Identify the legislation that affords powers to officers conducting marine enforcement

  You will need to identify the legislation that affords powers to MEO's, IFCO's and BSFO's

  • FileIntroduction to Powers
  • URLMarine and Coastal Access Act (MACAA)

    The Marine and Coastal Access Act is available on the MMO Blue book (section A1.60). There may also be amendments to MACAA, so you will need to review MACAA in conjunction with amendment documents which are listed next to it. 

  • FileMEO-BSFO-IFCO Powers
  • QuizIntroduction to MEO - IFCO powers quiz

    This quiz does not form part of your assessment.  It is merely a guide for yourself to see if you need to recap on any part of the module prior to attempting the assessment.

  • AssignmentModule 1 Assignment
• Module 2: Explain key components of organisational enforcement policy

  Module 2: Explain key components of organisational enforcement policy

  You will need to explain key components of one of the following (suitable to the role):

   

  • FileOrganisational Enforcement Policy
  • URLMMO Compliance and Enforcement Strategy
  • BookIFCA Enforcement Strategies

    Each IFCA publish their own Enforcement Strategies and supporting documents. 

    Click here, and select the relevant IFCA on the left hand side to view for your relevant authority

  • AssignmentModule 2 Assignment
• Module 3: Explain the powers of officers conducting marine enforcement

  Module 3: Explain the powers of officers conducting marine enforcement

  You will need to explain MEO / IFCO Common Enforcement Powers as per the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

  • FileCommon Enforcement Powers

    This module will give you an understanding of the suite of Common Enforcement Powers available to you as an MEO-IFCO
    

  • QuizCommon Enforcement Powers quiz

    This quiz does not form part of your assessment. It is merely a guide for yourself to see if you need to recap on any part of the module prior to attempting the assessment.

  • AssignmentModule 3 Assignment
  • Quiztest
• Module 4: Explain the powers of officers conducting marine enforcement

  Module 4: Explain the powers of officers conducting marine enforcement

  You will need to explain MEO / IFCO Fisheries Enforcement Powers as per the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

  • FileFisheries Enforcement Powers (part 1)

    This module will give you an understanding of the suite of Fisheries Enforcement Powers available to you as an MEO-IFCO.
    

  • FileFisheries Enforcement Powers (part 2)

    This module will give you an understanding of the suite of Fisheries Enforcement Powers available to you as an MEO-IFCO.
    

  • QuizFisheries Enforcement Powers quiz

    This quiz does not form part of your assessment. It is merely a guide for yourself to see if you need to recap on any part of the module prior to attempting the assessment.

  • AssignmentModule 4 Assignment
• Module 5: Explain the powers of officers conducting marine enforcement

  Module 5: Explain the powers of officers conducting marine enforcement

  You will need to explain MEO / IFCO Specified Enforcement Powers as per the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009 for the following:

  - Marine Licensing

  - Marine Nature Conservation

  • FileMarine Licensing and Nature Conservation
  • FileConservation of Seals Act 1970
  • URLWildlife and Countryside Act 1981
  • URLThe Offshore Marine Conservation Regulations 2007
  • URLThe Conservation of Habitats and Species Regulations 2010
  • AssignmentModule 5 Marine Licensing Assignment
  • AssignmentModule 5 Nature Conservation Assignment
• Module 6: Explain own legal and organisational liabilities as an officer conducting marine enforcement

  Module 6: Explain own legal and organisational liabilities as an officer conducting marine enforcement

  You will need to explain:

  - appropriate actions when conducting marine enforcement and when Human Rights of an individual may be breached

  • FileHuman Rights
  • URLHuman Rights Act 1998
  • FileA guide to the Human Rights Act 1998
  • AssignmentModule 6 Assignment
• Module 7: Explain own legal and organisational liabilities as an officer conducting marine enforcement

  Module 7: Explain own legal and organisational liabilities as an officer conducting marine enforcement

  You will need to explain:

  - what notices must be served when exercising different enforcement powers

  • FileNotices
  • FileSection 259 detention notice
  • FileSection 279 detention notice
  • FileSection 265 seizure notice
  • FileSection 267 seizure notice
  • FileSection 270 seizure notice
  • FileSection 275 seizure notice
  • FileSection 276 seizure notice
  • AssignmentModule 7 Assignment
• Module 8: Explain legal obligations of regulated persons in relation to marine enforcement

  Module 8: Explain legal obligations of regulated persons in relation to marine enforcement

  You will need to explain offences that may be committed by an individual when MEOs / IFCOs are conducting marine enforcement in relation to the Marine and Coastal Access Act 2009

  • FileCommon Enforcement Provisions
  • AssignmentModule 8 Assignment
• Feedback and Time Assessment Unit 2

  Feedback and Time Assessment Unit 2

   

  • FeedbackFeedback for Unit 2
  • AssignmentUnit 2 Time Assessment
• Quality Assessors' Guidance

  Quality Assessors' Guidance

  Guidance for QAs on marking each assessment

  • FileInformation recording
  • AssignmentModule 9 Evidence Upload