Becoming a Fisheries Officer in Queensland

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About this role

Fisheries Officers inspect fishing vessels, gear, licences and catches to ensure that fisheries laws and regulations are obeyed.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Fisheries Officer include:

  • patrols and investigates waterways for unlawful fishing activities and the removal of protected marine life
  • educates, advises and provides information on a wide range of topics relating to fish and their protection
  • may initiate or assist in legal action to enforce regulations.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Fisheries Officer

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  1. Certificate IV in Laboratory Techniques

    MSL40122

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 3 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Advanced Diploma of Laboratory Management

    MSL60122

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • Has entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Diploma of Laboratory Technology

    MSL50122

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 4 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • Has entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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