Fisherman Australia

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The information on this page uses information from the Australian Standard Classification of Occupations (ASCO), which is no longer used by the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) to determine eligibility for a skilled Australian visa.

Instead, DIAC now uses the Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations (ANZSCO). See below for a link to the ANZSCO page relevant to your occupation for more information.

Master Fisher Jobs in Australia - ANZSCO page.

Fisherman Australia - If your profession is Master Fisher in accordance with the Australian Skills Classified Occupation (ASCO) 2542-13 then you are currently in demand by employers in Australia.

Master Fisher

Controls fishing operations to catch and preserve fish, crustacea and molluscs.

Tasks

directs fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing grounds, seasons and the capabilities of vessel and crew
plots courses and computes positions using navigational aids
operates radio, radar, sonar, echo sounder and other navigational and fishing aids
monitors and interprets weather patterns and obtains radio weather forecasts
uses nets, lines, poles, pots and traps at varying depths to catch fish, molluscs and crustacea
supervises and assists crew in fishing operations and sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating the catch
supervises and assists in the loading, unloading and storage of supplies, equipment and catch
records daily activities in ships' logs, keeps accounts and maintains records of catch
inspects vessels and gear to ensure proper maintenance and oversees repair or replacement of defective items
may harvest shellfish from sea bed using towed dredges or rakes

Specialisations

No specialisations listed

Minimum Requirements

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