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A deckhand (or fishing hand) helps with the running of a commercial vessel completing various tasks like loading supplies, mooring and docking, deploying fishing gear, catch handling and sorting, bycatch management, net mending, stock handling, harvesting, cleaning equipment, radio communications, using and maintaining onboard machinery and equipment.

Sectors include tuna, pearls, wild catch species (e.g. whiting, salmon, prawns, mackerels etc), abalone, snapper, crabs, lobsters and aquaculture industries like Atlantic salmon and kingfish. 

A Conservation Officer monitor's the use of public land, checks and evaluates the habitat of fish and wildlife, assists with fire prevention and implements natural resource management strategies that ensure conservation outcomes that benefit a sustainable seafood and recreational fishing industry. 

A filleter is responsible for processing and preparing fish by filleting, skinning, and portioning them according to specific requirements. A skilled filleter ensures that fish waste is kept to a minimum.

A Marine Surveyor examines the hulls, machinery and equipment of all marine vessels to ensure that they are constructed, equipped and maintained in accordance with Australian maritime safety standards, codes and regulations.

This qualification gives you the skills and knowledge required to monitor the health and environment of aquatic animals.

An aquaculture assistant technician supports the running of the farm, fishery, hatchery or nursery. They perform tasks in breeding or raising fish or other aquatic products. Technicians can be involved with collecting data for research projects for health and nutrition.  

Sectors include salmon, cod, trout and barramundi and other marine species including prawns, lobsters, scallops, crabs, oysters and pearls.

A second mate is part of the crew, reports directly to the First Mate and is third in command on the ship or fishing vessel. The second mate supports the first mate in an emergency and is responsible for navigation, anchoring and docking, onboard safety, communication and supporting the daily tasks of the crew.   

Sectors include, tuna, whiting, salmon, prawns, mackerels, snapper, crabs, lobsters and pearls.

A naval architect designs all types of passenger or cargo boats, ships, vessels, or floating structures that meet strict Australian Maritime standards for construction, stability, performance, and safety. They create plans and provide specifications for ship builders to follow including the selection of vessel materials, generators, engines, and gearboxes suited to the vessels size, weight, and speed.

This qualification gives you the skills and knowledge to support the underwater harvesting of stock on an aquacultural farming enterprise.

This certificate lets you act as a chief engineer, or a second engineer on certain vessels. This certificate will allow you to work as:

• Chief engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 750 kilowatts within the exclusive economic zone (EEZ)
• Chief or second engineer on a vessel with outboard engines with unlimited propulsion power within the EEZ
• Second engineer on vessels with inboard engines with propulsion power up to 1500 kilowatts within the EEZ
• An assistant under the general supervision of the chief engineer.In the engine room of a vessel with propulsion power up to 3000 kilowatts within the EEZ

Eligibility criteria applies - contact training providers for more information.