- Description
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Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard a ship.
- Skill Level
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4
- Alternative Titles
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- Seafarer
- Specialisations
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- Barge Hand
- Ferry Hand
- Tug Hand
- Skills Assessment Authority
- Caveats
- No caveats apply to this occupation.
Group: 8992 Deck and Fishing Hands
- Description
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maintain ships’ equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustacea and molluscs.
- Tasks
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- 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
- Skill Level
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Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
- Occupations in this Group
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- 899211 Deck Hand
- 899212 Fishing Hand
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