Master Fisher ANZSCO 231211: Job, Salary & Visas

Master Fisher ANZSCO Code: 231211

A master fisher is someone who works in water to catch fish. A master fisher is an experienced and skilled expert who works on fishing ships and leads fishing journeys. They use their expertise to locate and catch fish. They might work Long hours at sea. This is very usual for a master fisherman who can work independently or lead a crew. Before catching any fish, fishing professionals locate areas with fish groups. A fisher can locate fish to catch. There are multiple ways to locate fish. Some localities have dedicated fisheries where commercial fishing boats can go to find and catch fish. They may need to have government licences to access these areas legally.

Fishing experts use nets and lines to catch fish. A net helps them to catch many fish at once, while lines may be used for fewer, usually larger, fish. The professional fisher checks the nets and then brings them onto the boat when they're full of fish. This can be a dangerous part of the work as the fisher guides the very heavy net onto the boat. They can use safety skills to prevent mistakes or harmful incidents, like people going overboard or receiving an injury. Fishing careers usually require going from home for long periods of time, and they may even sleep on the boat, depending on how far they are from the beach. It can also be a physically demanding and potentially dangerous job.

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Skill Level:	1
Alternative Title:	Professional Fisher
Migration Strategy:	CSOL
ANZSCO Code:	231211

Master Fisher Job Description, Responsibilities, and Education Requirements

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most professions in this unit group have a level of skill corresponding to a bachelor degree or higher qualification. A minimum of five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some examples, relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification ANZSCO Skill Level 1.

Tasks Include:

Directing fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing areas, seasons and the capabilities of the vessel and crew
Directing crew in catching fish, molluscs and crustacea at varying depths using nets, lines, poles, pots and traps
Planning, controlling and coordinating the operational and maintenance requirements of a ship's propulsion and domestic plant and equipment
Operating plant and equipment and performing routine maintenance on ship's systems including mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, steam generating, and fire prevention and control systems
Controlling and directing shipping operations to ensure the safe and efficient loading and transport of cargo and passengers
Ensuring compliance with regulations pertaining to safety at sea and protection of the marine environment
Directing the activities of the deck crew for navigational support tasks, berthing and unberthing, maintenance, cleaning and painting of superstructures, and repair and replacement of defective deck gear and equipment
Navigating a ship by supervising the ship's course and speed according to predetermined passage plans and safety procedures
Examining and approving design plans of hulls and equipment such as main propulsion engines, auxiliary boilers and turbines, electrical power generating plant, refrigeration and airconditioning plant and pumping systems
Conducting periodic surveys throughout a ship's life to ensure standards are maintained