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Deck and Fishing Hand

Deck and fishing hands maintain ships’ equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustacea and molluscs.

Job Titles

  • Fisher
  • Skipper
  • Seafarer

Tasks

  • handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing
  • standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship’s course as directed
  • assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo
  • patrolling ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers
  • performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances
  • attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets
  • casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water
  • preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position
  • hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life
  • sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating catch

 

More Info

A Certificate II or III, or at least 1 year of relevant experience, is usually needed to work in this job. Even with a qualification, sometimes experience or on-the-job training is necessary.

VET Course Providers:

New South Wales

Victoria

South Australia

Western Australia

Tasmania

Queensland

Northern Territory

Australian Capital Territory

For more information on required qualifications, click here.

ANZSCO ID 8992

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