Overview

What’s involved

A net maker constructs, assembles or repairs various types of nets for fishing or aquacultural operations. They can work for fishing and aquaculture operations or for net making companies.

How do they spend their day?

A Net Maker or repairer working for a fishing or aquacultural business completes tasks such as:

  • Identifying damage to nets
  • Using net repair materials, tools, and equipment
  • Tying knots
  • Mending holes and rips
  • Construction of new nets

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$60,000 - $75,000 per year
Skills you will use
Net repair
Fishing operations

SFI30219- Certificate III in Fishing Operations with Net construction and repair skill set.

Formal qualifications may not be required, but experience in netmaking or related skills is usually necessary. On-the-job training is common.

Making and assembly of net gear, net repair and maintenance

Physically fit, attention to detail, able to work under pressure