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Commercial Sea Fishing - Required Qualifications
Skipper - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Mate - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Competent Deckhand (Deckie) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Engineer - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Deckie Learner (Apprentice, Trainee Fisherman) - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Superintendent Engineer - Role | Career Pathway | Required Qualifications
Key
Mandatory requirements
Common training available
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All new entrants require the MCA Basic Safety Training course, covering sea survival, first aid, fire fighting and health and safety for fishermen.
At sea;
Skipper
Inshore
Level 3 S/NVQ Marine Vessel Operation (Pathway E Skipper: Fishing) (EDEXCEL)
Leads to Seafish Inshore Skipper's Certificate Limited Area
Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 2 (incl. Medical First Aid, Radio Operation - Long Range Certificate, Electronic Navigation Systems, Advanced firefighting courses)
Level 4 S/NVQ Marine Vessel Operation (Pathway C Skipper: Fishing) (EDEXCEL) Unlimited Area
Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 1 certificate (incl. Proficiency in Medical Care, Radio Operation General Operator's certificate Electronic Navigation Systems, Navigation Control, Advanced firefighting certificate)
Level 4 S/NVQ Marine Vessel Operation (Pathway C Skipper:Fishing) (EDEXCEL)
Mate Deck Officer (Fishing Vessel) Class 2 certificate (incl. Medical First Aid'; Radio Operation - Long Range Certificate and Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate)
Level 3 S/NVQ Marine Vessel Operation (Pathway D Mate: Fishing) (EDEXCEL)
Competent Deckhand (Deckie)
Level 2 S/NVQ Marine Vessel Support (Pathway D) (EDEXCEL)
Foundation Modern Apprentice-ship Sea Fishing (National Traineeship – Wales)
Engineer
If engine power ≥ 750kw:
Chief Engineer to hold the Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency (Fishing Vessel) Class 1
Second Engineer to hold the Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency (Fishing Vessel) Class 2
Advanced Fire Fighting Certificate
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