Fishing Hand
OSCA 899232·ANZSCO 899212
2,400
38.4%
5%
46 yrs
Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.
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About this career
Catches fish, crustacea and molluscs using nets, pots, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.
What they typically do
- 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
Where they work
States and territories
Share of workers by location
Qualification pathways
These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as a Fishing Hand.
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