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Fishers and Related Fishing Workers
SOC 45-3011.00
Use nets, fishing rods, traps, or other equipment to catch and gather fish or other aquatic animals from rivers, lakes, or oceans, for human consumption or other uses. May haul game onto ship.
8
Skills
8
Knowledge
1
Job Zone
No
Green
Top Skills 8
Speaking
3.1
Operation and Control
3.1
Active Listening
3.0
Critical Thinking
3.0
Operation Monitoring
3.0
Judgment and Decision Making
3.0
Coordination
2.9
Complex Problem Solving
2.9
Knowledge Areas 8
Food Production
3.7
Mechanical
3.7
Transportation
3.2
Geography
3.1
Production and Processing
3.0
Computers and Electronics
2.9
Law and Government
2.9
Telecommunications
2.8
Key Tasks
1Steer vessels and operate navigational instruments.
2Put fishing equipment into the water and anchor or tow equipment, according to the
fishing method used.
3Maintain engines, fishing gear, and other on-board equipment and perform minor
repairs.
4Sort, pack, and store catch in holds with salt and ice.
5Remove catches from fishing equipment and measure them to ensure compliance with
legal size.
Also Known As
Abalone Fisherman
Albacore Fishing Boat Crewman
Bait Man
Beachman
Billet Cutter
Blue Crabber
Boat Deckhand
Boat Officer
Boat Puller
Captain
Tools & Equipment
Acorn buoys
Anchor chains
Anchor release hooks
Anchors
Bait freezers
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