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fisheries deckhand

Fisheries deckhands work on fishing vessels where they carry out fishing related activities.

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DESCRIPTION

Fisheries deckhands work on fishing vessels where they carry out fishing related activities. They undertake a wide range of fishing and maritime work on land and at sea, such as handling of fishing gears and catches, communications, supply, seamanship, hospitality and stores.

THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
risks associated with undertaking fishing operations

PRACTICAL SKILLS

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
operate echo sounding equipment
follow work procedures
OPTIONALOptional competences
manage engine-room resources
adapt to changes on a boat
relay messages through radio and telephone systems

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Skills overview

63total
35 essential
28 optional

Breakdown

Knowledge
1
Skills
5

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Quick insight

This role requires 35 essential competences across both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

DATA SOURCED FROM ESCO (EUROPEAN COMMISSION) & O*NET (U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR)

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