Fishing Hands

Fishing Hands catch fish, crustacea and molluscs using nets, pots, lines and traps in ocean and inland waters.

  • The Job
  • The Facts
  • Related Courses

What the job involves

  • Attaches gear and fastens towing cables to nets
  • Casts and lowers nets, pots, lines and traps into water
  • Prepares lines, attaches running gear and bait, and sets lines into position
  • Hauls in fishing gear and removes fish and other marine life
  • Sorts, cleans, preserves, stows and refrigerates catch

Key values of workers in Fishing Hands

  • Relationships

    Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.

  • Support

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

  • Working Conditions

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.

  • Achievement

    Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.

  • Recognition

    Occupations that satisfy this work value offer advancement, potential for leadership, and are often considered prestigious. Corresponding needs are Advancement, Authority, Recognition and Social Status.

Top skills required for workers in Fishing Hands

  • Operation and Control

    Controlling operations of equipment or systems.

  • Active Listening

    Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

  • Speaking

    Talking to others to convey information effectively.

  • Operations Monitoring

    Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

  • Judgment and Decision Making

    Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.