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

ARCHIVED ISSUE Released at 11:30 AM (CANBERRA TIME) 31/07/1997

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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 >> 7994-11 Seafarer

7994-11	Seafarer
	Deck Hand

Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard ships.

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:

handles ropes and wires, and operates mooring equipment, when berthing and unberthing
stands lookout watches at sea and adjusts the ships' course as directed
assists with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stows or secures cargo
patrols the ship to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers
performs routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, life saving and fire fighting appliances
checks and records fuel, lubricant, spare parts and other operating information
cleans, removes rust, treats and paints decks, sides and superstructures
may clean the inside of ships' fresh water, salt ballast water, oil tanks, and cargo compartments

Specialisations:
Barge Hand
Ferry Hand
Tug Hand