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What’s it like to be a Master Fisher?
Master fishers control fishing operations to catch and preserve fish,
crustaceans and molluscs in ocean, coastal and inland waters, using equipment
such as nets, lines, traps, pots and towed dredges.
Master fishers work in all types of weather conditions and spend long hours at
sea. Conditions can be cramped while at sea and fishers may be required to
work odd hours. Shifts are conducted around the clock.
How much can I expect to earn?
Full-time employed Master Fisher earn an average of $1957 per week. The
[average annual salary for this job is $101764 excluding super.]
Personal requirements
- physically fit (a medical examination may be necessary)
- normal colour vision (to become a skipper, although restricted licences may be available)
- an awareness of maritime safety issues
- able to do manual work
- good hand-eye coordination
- a good sense of balance
- able to work as part of a team
- team leadership skills
- able to cope with the physical demands of the job.\\par
This job also involves:
Driving
Driving or piloting a powered vehicle on road, rail, water or in the air is an
essential or usual requirement of these jobs. Vehicles include cars, buses,
aeroplanes, trucks, forklifts, ships, boats, etc.
Full use of hands/fingers
Use of precision or semi-precision tools or instruments or deft hand movements
are required for these occupations. Included are jobs where poor co-ordination
or incomplete use of hands or fingers may make tasks dangerous or difficult to
undertake.
Good vision for detail
These jobs require you to be able to see clearly to examine items close-up. It
covers jobs where poor vision e.g. tunnel vision, could make the work place
unsafe or the job difficult to undertake, e.g. draftsperson working with
detailed drawings; checkout operator reading dockets; work requiring good
hand-eye co-ordination for working with precision or semi-precision tools.
Handling chemicals/greasy items
These jobs involve the daily handling of substances which may cause irritation
to skin, eyes, etc., and may aggravate dermatitis or other medical conditions.
Hot, cold or humid environment
These jobs are generally performed in an unusually hot, cold or humid
environment, so may be unsuitable for people who have diabetes or other
conditions aggravated by extremes of temperature or humidity.
Mainly outdoor work
Workers performing these jobs would usually be expected to spend more than
three-quarters of their day outdoors, exposed to the weather. They may report
back to an office, station, depot or other central site.
Physical effort
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs require daily physical
exertion, such as bending and twisting, lifting, climbing, pulling, pushing,
carrying or other effort where physical fitness is required. People with
heart, back or other conditions who should avoid physical strain may wish to
avoid these jobs.
Reading or writing
These jobs require moderate or better reading and writing skills. Workers may
be expected to prepare, understand or act on written materials, such as
letters or reports. People may wish to avoid these jobs if their reading or
writing English skills are limited to a small range of words or phrases and
symbols. Jobs remaining may still require very basic reading or writing
skills.
Standing for long periods
The main duties and tasks involved in these jobs are usually performed
standing up for periods of at least two hours at a stretch.
This occupation offers jobs at the following skill levels:
Skilled Non-trade Jobs
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study such as a Certificate III or IV, and on-the-job
training, may be required.
Skilled Trade Jobs
These jobs do not usually require completion of secondary education, however
further part-time study usually at Certificate III level, and on-the-job
training offered as an apprenticeship, is required.
Study requirements
At school, you can study these subject(s) to get a good foundation for this
occupation:
Geography
School subjects that include some aspect of geography provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a geography-related subject is a pre-
requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Industrial Arts
School subjects that include some aspect of INDUSTRIAL ARTS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases an industrial arts-related subject is
a pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Mathematics
School subjects that include some aspect of MATHEMATICS provide a useful
background to these jobs. In some cases a mathematics-related subject is a
pre-requisite for entry to courses that provide the training for the job.
Duties and tasks of a Master Fisher
Master fishers may perform the following tasks:
- direct fishing operations by using knowledge about the species sought, fishing grounds, seasons and the capabilities of the boat and the crew
- plot courses and work out positions using navigational aids
- operate radio, radar, sonar, echo sounder and other navigational and fishing aids
- check and interpret weather patterns and obtain radio weather forecasts
- use nets, lines, poles, pots and traps at varying depths to catch fish, molluscs and crustaceans
- supervise and assist crew in fishing operations and sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating the catch
- record daily activities in ships’ logs, keep accounts and maintain records of catches
- maintain safe operating conditions for crew, vessels and fishing equipment
- inspect vessels and gear to ensure they are maintained properly and oversee repair or replacement of defective items
- harvest shellfish from the seabed using towed dredges.