UNIT GROUP 7994 SEAFARERS AND FISHING HANDS
SEAFARERS AND FISHING HANDS maintain ships' equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustaceans and molluscs.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is an AQF Certificate II or higher qualification or at least 1 years relevant experience.
Tasks Include:
- handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment, when berthing and unberthing
- standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ships' course as directed
- assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing or securing cargo
- patrolling the ship to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers
- attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets
- casting or lowering nets, pots, lines or 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
Occupations:
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