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899211: Deck Hand SKILL LEVEL 4
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| General Skilled Visa 189 | NOT ELIGIBLE | |||||
| State | Capital | Visa subclass 190 | Visa subclass 489 | List | ||
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| ACT | Australian Capital Territory | Canberra |  | |  | |
| NSW | New South Wales | Sydney | | | | |
| NT | Northern Territory | Darwin | | | | |
| QLD | Queensland | Brisbane | | | | |
| SA | South Australia | Adelaide | | | | |
| TAS | Tasmania | Hobart | | | | |
| VIC | Victoria | Melbourne | | | | |
| WA | Western Australia | Perth | | | | |
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AUSTRALIAN STATE ELIGIBILITY - ANZSCO 899211
Queensland (Brisbane)
ANZSCO 899211: Deck Hand
Description: Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard a ship.
Skill Level 4 : Occupations at Skill Level 4 have a level of skill commensurate with one of the following:
- NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification or
- AQF Certificate II or III.
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Assessing Authority
Alternative Titles
- Seafarer
Alternative titles are any commonly used alternative title (or titles) for the occupation. These alternative titles have the same meaning as the principal title but may be less commonly used.
Specialisations
- Barge Hand
- Ferry Hand
- Tug Hand
Specialisation titles are any commonly used titles which refer to a subset of jobs belonging to the occupation designated in the principal title. These jobs involve the performance of specialised tasks rather than the broader range of tasks usually performed in the occupation.
Unit Group 8992: Deck and Fishing Hands
Description: Maintain ships' equipment and structures, and catch fish, crustacea and molluscs.
Skill Level: Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below.
- In Australia:
AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
- In New Zealand:
NZ Register Level 2 or 3 qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)
At least one year of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualifications listed above. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks
- Handling ropes and wires, and operating mooring equipment when berthing and unberthing
- Standing lookout watches at sea and adjusting the ship's course as directed
- Assisting with cargo operations using on-board equipment and stowing and securing cargo
- Patrolling ships to ensure safety of the vessel, cargo and passengers
- Performing routine maintenance and checks on deck equipment, cargo gear, rigging, and lifesaving and firefighting appliances
- Attaching gear and fastening towing cables to nets
- Casting and lowering nets, pots, lines and traps into water
- Preparing lines, attaching running gear and bait, and setting lines into position
- Hauling in fishing gear and removing fish and other marine life
- Sorting, cleaning, preserving, stowing and refrigerating catch
Other occupations in this Unit Group
- 899212 - Fishing Hand
