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Types of Apprenticeships

Sea Fishing

This Apprenticeship is an excellent way into the industry for anybody who wants to work on fishing vessels. You will be working as a key member of the crew responsible for health and safety; preparing the deck and equipment for the catch; operating fishing gear and other equipment used for shooting and hauling fishing gear; repairing fishing gear; gutting and storing fish.

You might also cook for crew members and will certainly help to ensure the vessel is kept clean, tidy and 'shipshape'. On some vessels you may be encouraged to develop your interest in engineering through active assistance in undertaking routine maintenance tasks.

Career opportunities - you can continue your career along the deck route by progressing to Mate and then onto Skipper once you have achieved the relevant statutory qualifications. You might wish to operate your own small boat and become qualified as an Inshore Skipper, or else pursue the engineering option.

If you wish you can move into related maritime industries such as the Merchant Navy, offshore support and harbour tug boat work. These industries recognise the expertise you have gained whilst working in the fishing sector and may provide you with further opportunities to develop your career.

Job Roles

Deck Hand
1st Mate
<16.5m Skipper (Inshore)
Class 2 Skipper
Class 1 Skipper

Related Occupations

Coastguard Watch Assistant/Officer
Merchant Navy Deck Officer
Merchant Navy Engineering Officer
Merchant Navy Rating
Inshore Tug Deckhand
Royal Navy Rating
Fish Farmer

Last Updated: 16/01/2012

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The Main Info

The Salary

Salary: Fishermen are paid under the self employed share fishermens’ scheme, and receive a share of the catch which will vary from each trip to the next, depending on the time of year, how much fish has been landed and its value at market.

The Level

Intermediate Level Apprenticeship

Advanced Level Apprenticeship

Location

Once trained it is up to the individual which port they would like to work from depending on method of fishing they would like to pursue and the size of vessel or company. It is usual that when you are nearing completion of the qualification your training provider will assist you in obtaining a crew position on a vessel.