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Marine/Freshwater Fishing Workers catch fish and other aquatic animals in inland waters and coastal seas using nets, traps, lines, or other fishing gear. They operate and maintain fishing vessels and equipment, collect aquatic resources from shores or shallow waters, and handle post-catch activities such as sorting, cleaning, preserving, and preparing the catch for sale or delivery to markets or buyers.
Tasks
Prepare, repair, and maintain fishing nets, gear, and equipment.
Operate and maintain fishing boats, including basic navigation and onboard safety procedures.
Bait, set, and haul fishing gear.
Catch and gather fish and other aquatic life from marine, coastal, and freshwater areas.
Dive to collect oysters or other aquatic resources where required.
Sort and harvest fish when ready for sale.
Clean, preserve, freeze, or salt the catch.
Deliver and market fish and other aquatic products to buyers or collection centres.
Skills
Basic
Ability to operate and carry out basic maintenance of fishing boats and equipment.
Basic problem-solving skills to respond to routine operational issues.
Basic understanding of fishing techniques, aquatic life, and ecosystems.
Physical stamina and manual dexterity to perform fishing activities in marine or inland waters.
Teamwork and communication skills to work effectively with crew members.
Specific
Ability to carry out diving and related techniques for oyster or aquatic resource collection where required.
Ability to support marketing and delivery of fishery products to buyers or collection centres.
Competency in applying first aid and occupational safety practices during fishing operations.
Competency in applying sustainable fishing methods and complying with fisheries regulations.
Knowledge in identifying marine and freshwater fish species and understanding ecosystem characteristics.
Knowledge in monitoring water quality and environmental conditions affecting fish stocks.
Proficiency in maintaining fishing engines, machinery and equipment through basic mechanical repair techniques.
Proficiency in maintaining, repairing and handling fishing nets, gear and related equipment.
Proficiency in operating and maintaining fishing vessels, including basic navigation and onboard safety procedures.
Proficiency in post-catch handling, including cleaning, preservation and basic processing of fish.
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QUALIFICATION
No formal qualification is required
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