ANZSCO 899212

Fishing Hand

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

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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

Specialisations

Cray Fishing HandDeep Sea Commercial Fishing Hand

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