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fisheries engineering technician

Fisheries engineering technicians perform maintenance and repair machines and equipment in the fish hold and refrigeration system on board of fishing vessels.

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Description

Fisheries engineering technicians perform maintenance and repair machines and equipment in the fish hold and refrigeration system on board of fishing vessels.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

technical drawings international regulations for preventing collisions at sea engineering principles fisheries legislation fishing vessels International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships pollution prevention mechanical engineering mechanics engineering processes mechanics of vessels mathematics quality of fish products

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

fisheries management Global Maritime Distress and Safety System

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

use technical drawing software extinguish fires execute analytical mathematical calculations ensure vessel compliance with regulations use maritime English survive at sea in the event of ship abandonment approve engineering design perform scientific research adjust engineering designs

OPTIONALOptional competences

install refrigeration equipment test tightness and pressure of refrigeration circuits perform refrigerant leak checks work in outdoor conditions

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)