Fisheries Officer (Occupation Code : 335912)
The path to becoming a Fisheries Officer
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Description
Inspects fishing vessels, gear, licenses and catches to ensure that fisheries laws and regulations are obeyed.
Tasks
Enforcing compliance with fishing regulations promulgated under the Marine Living Resources Act (MLRA) of South Africa (Act no. 18, 1998).Handling fish specimens.
Identifying species of marine and estuarine fish by using scientific identification keys regarding species, classification and biological characteristics.
Reporting on fishing activities, including methods used, catches and conservation practices.
Functioning as a shore or ship based scientific observer in the inshore and coastal fisheries.
Determining the position of a vessel or landing site using charts and electronic navigation aids.
Developing a set of values and ethics regarding conservation and environmental issues.
Alternate Occupation Names
Fisheries Inspector
Fisheries Investigator
Learning Pathways
Diploma 1
Step 1 : Admission requirements
- NSC Diploma Admission
Admission into a Diploma requires the achievement of a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with the minimum requirements for admission into a diploma or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V). In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements for this programme with the institution of your choice before you apply.