Career

Professional fisherman

Farming, Animals & Conservation

Career stats

Weekly pay

$980

Prospects

Medium

Employed in Australia

610

Growth

Moderate growth

Overview

Catches fish, crustacea and molluscs using nets, pots, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.

Job Titles

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Job Tasks

This occupation may include associated occupations with varying 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

Training & Qualifications

Vocational education & training (VET)

  • Certificate II in Fishing Operations
  • Certificate in Aquaculture
More about VET

Industry

Farming, Animals & Conservation

If you’re interested in outdoor work such as growing plants or raising stock, you may be interested in the Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing industry.Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing includes a wide range of occupations, skills and activities. This industry has a massive undertaking supplying your local supermarket with numerous fresh meat, fruit and vegetables. There are lots of types of farming and specialty jobs – cane, cotton farming, beef and dairy, organic as well as all the supporting maintaining and selling farm machinery, just to name a few.

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