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This course provides techniques to improve the quality of work, understand a team environment, set and achieve goals, identify priorities and develop schedules.

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An extension officer working in fisheries and aquaculture is technically trained or has extensive industry experience, they typically work for a government agency, peak industry body or a research and development corporation to provide direct support to aquacultural, wild catch, indigenous and recreational fishing industry stakeholders.

The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the workplace online course provides employers with the necessary context, practical skills, and knowledge to foster effective workplace communication and strategies to support positive working relationships.

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This online course provides small businesses with knowledge and practical steps to enable effective workforce planning and legal and effective recruitment.

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A maintenance manager usually holds an engineering or automotive qualification and is responsible for all equipment and machinery onsite. They can work alone or manage a team to ensure that vehicles, tractors, forklifts, plant, vessels, cranes, machinery, tools, and equipment used for repairing, moving, loading, and unloading farm supplies and produce is maintained, fixed and in good working order.

A Senior Scientist working for the seafood industry is experienced in formulating, leading and managing complex research projects that benefit and support the seafood and recreational fishing industry. 

A marine engineer works with diesel engines, steam plants and gas turbines to ensure the internal systems of a ship or vessel such as propulsion, electrical, refrigeration and steering are operational. 

A master fisher is an experienced and skilled professional who operates fishing vessels and leads fishing expeditions, using their expertise to locate and catch fish. Long hours at sea are often required of the master fisherman who can work independently or leading a crew.

A Fishing Guide or Fishing Instructor is an experienced fisher with local knowledge that specialises in a specific type of fishing such as Fly fishing, game fishing, lure fishing, deep dropping and other techniques. They work with individuals and groups that want to learn a certain technique and enjoy a fishing adventure with an expert fisher.

In Fisheries and Aquaculture, the research and development conducted will depend on what part of the industry you work in, some examples include genetics, feed development, fish health and nutrition, food and packaging technology, engineering, creating value add products by using waste products or creating and testing new seafood recipes. The environmental and sustainability research conducted benefits industry and recreational fishing stakeholders.