1220.0 - Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO) Second Edition, 1997

Contents >> 02 Structure & Definitions >> 7 Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 79 Other Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 799 Miscellaneous Intermediate Production and Transport Workers >> 7994 Seafarers and Fishing Hands >> 7994-13 Fishing Hand

7994-13	Fishing Hand
	Fishing Boat Mate

Catches fish, crustaceans and molluscs in ocean and inland waters.

Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this occupation is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.

Tasks Include:

attaches gear and fastens towing cables to nets
casts or lowers nets, pots, lines or traps into water
prepares lines, attaches running gear and bait, and sets lines into position
hauls in fishing gear and removes fish and other marine life
sorts, cleans, preserves, stows and refrigerates catch
repairs and stores nets or lines and assists in the operation and maintenance of vessels and equipment
loads, unloads and stows supplies and equipment
stands watch travelling to and from fishing grounds
operates vessels to troll or trawl across sea bed

Specialisations:
Cray Fishing Hand
Prawn Trawler Hand
Purse Seining Hand