Deck Hand

Overview

Performs maintenance and lookout tasks aboard a ship.

Skills

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with the qualifications and experience outlined below. AQF Certificate II or III (ANZSCO Skill Level 4)

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

Alternative Titles

  • Seafarer

Specialisations

  • Barge Hand
  • Ferry Hand
  • Tug Hand

Related Occupations

Source: 1220.0 - ANZSCO - Australian and New Zealand Standard Classification of Occupations, First Edition.
Note: The tasks associated with the occupation are to be used as guidance only. The tasks listing may include tasks associated with the grouping/category to which the occupation belongs.

Training Pathways

52 courses found.

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TDM30407: CERTIFICATE III IN TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - MASTER CLASS 5)
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MAR30913 : Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Master up to 24 metres Near Coastal)
TDM30307: CERTIFICATE III IN TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS - INTEGRATED RATING)
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MAR30113 : Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
TDM30107: CERTIFICATE III IN TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)
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TDM30101: Certificate III in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)
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TDM30107 : CERTIFICATE III IN TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)
TDM20307: CERTIFICATE II IN TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - COXSWAIN)
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MAR20313 : Certificate II in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 1 Near Coastal)
TDM20107: CERTIFICATE II IN TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)
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TDM20101: Certificate II in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)
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TDM20307 : CERTIFICATE II IN TRANSPORT & DISTRIBUTION (COASTAL MARITIME OPERATIONS - COXSWAIN)
TDM10107: CERTIFICATE I IN TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)
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TDM10101: Certificate I in Transport and Distribution (Maritime Operations)
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TDM10107 : CERTIFICATE I IN TRANSPORT DISTRIBUTION (MARITIME OPERATIONS)
SFI30304: Certificate III in Seafood Industry (Fishing Charter Operations)
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SFI30219: Certificate III in Fishing Operations
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SFI30211: Certificate III in Fishing Operations
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SFI30219 : Certificate III in Fishing Operations
SFI20219: Certificate II in Fishing Operations
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SFI20211: Certificate II in Fishing Operations
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SFI20219 : Certificate II in Fishing Operations
PUA21012: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
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PUA20119 : Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
PUA21010: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
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PUA21012 : Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
PUA21004: Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
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PUA21010 : Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue)
MEM20303: Certificate II in Boating Services
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MEM20305 : Certificate II in Boating Services
MEM10203: Certificate I in Boating Services
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MEM10205 : Certificate I in Boating Services
MAR40218: Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
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MAR40120 : Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
MAR40121: Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
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MAR40120: Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
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MAR40121 : Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
MAR40116: Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
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MAR40218 : Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
MAR40113: Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
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MAR40116 : Certificate IV in Maritime Operations (Chief Integrated Rating)
MAR30318: Certificate III in Marina Operations
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Traineeship
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MAR30120 : Certificate III in Marina Operations
MAR30315: Certificate III in Marina Operations
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Traineeship
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MAR30318 : Certificate III in Marina Operations
MAR30220: Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
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MAR30218: Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
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MAR30220 : Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
MAR30122: Certificate III in Marina Operations
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Offered as:
Traineeship
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MAR30120: Certificate III in Marina Operations
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Traineeship
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MAR30122 : Certificate III in Marina Operations
MAR30116: Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
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MAR30218 : Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
MAR30113: Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
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MAR30116 : Certificate III in Maritime Operations (Integrated Rating)
MAR10424: Certificate I in Maritime Operations (Coxswain Grade 2 Near Coastal)
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MAR10318: Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
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MAR10120 : Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
MAR10313: Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
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MAR10318 : Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
MAR10224: Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
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MAR10220: Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
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MAR10224 : Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
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MAR10120: Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
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MAR10220 : Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
MAR10113: Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand)
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MAR10313 : Certificate I in Maritime Operations (General Purpose Hand Near Coastal)
80017ACT: Course in Fire Examination 1
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6046: Certificate II in Marine Skills Traineeship
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52302: Course in Hydroblasting Supervisors
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52301: Course in Hydroblasting Induction
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30840QLD: Certificate IV in Traffic Control (Signage, Planning and Drafting) (Risk Management and Auditing)
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30422QLD: Certificate I in Warehousing and Distribution (Work Preparation)
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2178: Course in Marine Entry
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2177: Certificate II in Nautical Fishing
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2176: Certificate I in Prevocational Studies (marine Industry)
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14758WA: Certificate III in Maritime Operations
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10747ACT: Certificate III in Fishing Operations
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10746ACT: Certificate II in Fishing Operations
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10745ACT: Certificate I in Fishing Operations
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