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Fishing Hand -ANZSCO : 899212

Skill Level 4
State Capital Visa subclass 189 Visa subclass 190 Visa subclass 489
ACT Australian Capital Territory Canberra
NSW New South Wales Sydney
NT Northern Territory Darwin
QLD Queensland Brisbane
SA South Australia Adelaide
TAS Tasmania Hobart
VIC Victoria Melbourne
WA Western Australia Perth
Major Group: 8 – Labourers | Sub-Major Group: 89 – Other Labourers | Minor Group: 899 – Miscellaneous Labourers | Unit Group: 8992 – Deck and Fishing Hands

Description: Catches fish, crustacea and molluscs using nets, pots, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.
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.
Alternative Titles
Fishing Boat Mate
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.
Specialisations
  • Cray Fishing Hand
  • Prawn Trawler Hand
  • Purse Seining 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.
Description: Maintain ships’ equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustacea and molluscs.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
– In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
– In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
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
Other occupations in this Unit Group
899211 – Deck Hand