Marine and Aquaculture Technology Syllabus
NSW BOS Content Endorsed Course Years 7–10
Document Summary
Recreational fishing content is found in the Leisure Focus Area which has 7 modules (15-21), two are significant.
Module 18 – Fish Harvesting, introduces students to the methods used to catch fish. Students are required to relate each method to the behaviour and physiology of the animals being caught.
Module 19 – Manufacturing Fishing Equipment, introduces assembly techniques for basic fishing tackle made from readily available components and construction of simple items such as sinkers and spinners from common materials.
Document Author/s
Board of Studies NSW
Document Publication Date
September 2003
