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Certificate II in Fishing Industry Recreational Services
Course No 8195 National Code: 90886NSW

Course Information

Fish Hooks If you commence your Fishing Industry Recreational Services studies in the Certificate II (Course No 8195) and can then progress in to the Certificate III.

Completion of the Certificate II also includes the following certification:

  • General Purpose Deckhand - *note students must apply direct to NSW Maritime for this qualification after completing the required modules during the course
  • Senior First Aid certificate

Study load

The course requires approximately 255 hours of study. It is only delivered part time and will take at least one year to complete the course. Completion will require attendance at three one week workshop blocks and home study using comprehensive course workbooks. Support is available from teaching staff on a free call number or by e-mail. Additional study materials are available on the Internet.

Rec Fisherman A collection of fishing lures Rec Fishing Equipment

Course structure and workshop timetable

To complete the Certificate II in Fishing Industry Recreational Services you will need to complete the modules listed in the table below.

NSW Module No Module Name Hours Workshop
8195G Fishing Industry Careers 10

Block 1

March

8195C Apply Basic Outdoor Recreation Logistics 10
8195D Plan Outdoor Recreation Activities 10
8195V Follow OH&S Procedures 15
8195F Use Basic Skills to Catch Fish 40
8195H Recreational Fishing Practical Skills 20

Block 2

June

8195K Select, Catch and Use Bait 15
8195L Select, Rig and Use Terminal Tackle 15
8195M Select, Use and Maintain Fishing Tackle 15
8195A Plan for Minimum Environmental Impact 10 No Workshop
8195B Implement Minimal Environmental Impact 10 No Workshop
1844D Apply Weather Information 15 No Workshop
8195N Interpret Weather for Marine Environment 10 No Workshop
8195E Comply with Fisheries Management 20 No Workshop
3223A Senior First Aid 18

Block 3

October

8163B Elements of Shipboard Safety 20
8163A Mooring and Anchor Handling 10
8165B Interaction Skills – Maritime 12

Entry requirements

There are no formal educational entry requirements, however as a major component of the courses is completed by distance education you will need to be self motivated and have good literacy skills.

If you would like to enrol in this course, please complete the North Coast Institute Application form (download using link at top right of page) and post, fax or e-mail back to Natfish as soon as possible to secure your place in the course.

Note: if you are aged 25 or over and do not have Year 12 or a Certificate II or higher qualification, you are eligible for a Workskills Voucher which you can use to fund this course. Download more details using the link at top right of this page.

Natfish
Trenayr Campus of TAFE
Locked Bag 5
Grafton, 2460, NSW
Fax 02 6644 7767
E-mail natfish@tafensw.edu.au

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