Occupation

899232 Fishing Hand

Latest release
Consultation draft: Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO)
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Reference period
July 2024
Released
25/07/2024
Next release Unknown
First release

899232 Fishing Hand

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

Specialisations

  • Cray Fishing Hand
  • Deep Sea Commercial Fishing Hand

ANZSCO skill level

This occupation has a skill level corresponding to the qualifications and experience below.

Australia

  • Skill Level 4: AQF Certificate II, AQF Certificate III, or at least one year of relevant experience

New Zealand

  • Skill Level 4: NZQF Level 2 or 3 qualification, or at least one year of relevant experience

Main tasks

  • Attaches fishing gear and fastens towing cables to nets
  • Casts and lowers fishing nets, pots, lines, and traps into water
  • Prepares fishing lines, attaches running gear and bait, and sets lines into position
  • Hauls in fishing gear, and removes fish and other marine life
  • Sorts, cleans, preserves, stows, and refrigerates fishing catch