Certificate III in Fishing Industry Recreational Services
Course No 8196 National Code: 90887NSW
Course Information
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You will learn boat handling, advanced fishing techniques, about weather, safety and the regulatory and environmental responsibilities associated with fishing. |
Completion of the Certificate III 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
This course can be studied full time by distane education over 2 semesters (1 year). Completion will require attendance at five workshop blocks, and approximately 10 hours per week 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.
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Course structure
To complete the Certificate III 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 | |
| 8196A | Fish Habitats, Behaviour and Lifecycles | 40 | Block 2 April |
| 8196B | Work With Colleagues and Customers | 20 | |
| 8195J | Casting Techniques | 20 | |
| 8195H | Recreational Fishing Practical Skills | 20 | Block 3 June |
| 8195K | Select, Catch and Use Bait | 15 | |
| 8195L | Select, Rig and Use Terminal Tackle | 15 | |
| 8195M | Select, Use and Maintain Fishing Tackle | 15 | |
| 8195P | Fishing Techniques - Beach / Rock | 20 | Block 4 August |
| 8195S | Fishing Techniques - Estuary / Bay | 20 | |
| 8196G | Select, Rig & work Lures | 20 | |
| 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 5 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.
Natfish
Trenayr Campus of TAFE
Locked Bag 5
Grafton, 2460, NSW
Fax 02 6644 7767
E-mail natfish@tafensw.edu.au
Download the North Coast Institute Application Form 
