National ID: SFI30211 | State ID: W987
This qualification contains the competencies required by an experienced deckhand undertaking a wide range of fishing operation tasks. Individuals operating at this level undertake a broad range of routine processes and procedures which may include vessel handling, using electronic fishing aids, navigation, charter operations, commercial fishing techniques, basic fisheries management and marine science knowledge.
You will gain knowledge and skills in:
· Operating a small vessel and seamanship skills
· Applying coastal navigation and meteorology skills
· Applying principles and knowledge of marine biology and ecology to practical tasks
· Developing fisheries management skills
· Applying commercial fishing techniques
· Using technology in the field of Aquaculture
Your qualification prepares you for roles such as:
Further study opportunities:
Further study in Certificate IV in Fishing Operations or Diploma of Marine Studies, or completion of this course may lead to employment opportunities as a senior deckhand or coxswains in the fishing industry or on a commercial vessel.
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Fishing Operations, Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management), Diploma of Fishing Operations
Course overview
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| Location | Duration | Competitive | Selection criteria | Additional requirements |
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| Central Regional Tafe |
| Geraldton |
| One semester |
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Entrance requirements
Course Overview
| Where | Geraldton |
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| How | Full-Time |
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Successful completion of this qualification provides you with the opportunity to become a deckhand working on a fishing vessel.
Further study opportunities:
Further study in Certificate IV in Fishing Operations or Diploma of Marine Studies, or completion of this course may lead to employment opportunities as a senior deckhand or coxswains in the fishing industry or on a commercial vessel.
Further Study Option(s)
Certificate IV in Fishing Operations, Certificate IV in Seafood Industry (Environmental Management), Diploma of Fishing Operations
Please contact the college to receive an indicative price for this course.
VET Student Loans
VET Student Loans is the new program that replaces the current VET FEE HELP scheme.
Eligible students will be entitled to apply for a VET Student Loan. Comprehensive information on VET Student Loans can be found on the Australian Government website education.gov.au/vet-student-loans
International students
Fees, charges, available locations, applications, and enrolment procedures for international students are different to those applicable to local students.
International students can only study full-time.
For information on international student fees and application, please follow this link to the TAFE International WA website www.tafeinternational.wa.edu.au
Entrance Requirements
| School Leaver | Non-School Leaver | AQF |
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| OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 | C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent | Certificate I or Certificate II |
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