Deck Hand -ANZSCO : 899211

Major Group: 8 – Labourers | Sub-Major Group: 89 – Other Labourers | Minor Group: 899 – Miscellaneous Labourers | Unit Group: 8992 – Deck and Fishing Hands

Description: Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard a ship.

Skill Level 4 : Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:

– NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or

– AQF Certificate II or III.

At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.

Seafarer

Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.

Barge Hand

Ferry Hand

Tug Hand

Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.