Occupation

343132 Fishing Leading Hand

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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2024, Version 1.0

343132 Fishing Leading Hand

Supervises Fishing Hands to ensure safe, efficient and effective fishing operations, preservation of quality catch, and cleanliness and maintenance of workplace.

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Ensures fishing gear is rigged to correct specifications, including legislated requirements
  • Supervises the operation, cleaning and maintenance of vessel deck machinery and lifting appliances
  • Oversees offboarding of catches
  • Conducts fishing operations-specific safety drills
  • Organises and trains Fishing Hands, and supervises fishing work routines and day-to-day fishing operations