FISHING VESSEL CREW
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Description: Fisherman catch and trap various kinds of marine life for human consumption, animal feed, and other products. Vessel Crew members participate in fishing operations, handle and repair neces- sary fishing equipment. Median Wage (as of 2006): Entry Level Workers – $16,640 Experienced Workers - $35,170 Level of Education: High school diploma, on-the-job training, A.S./A.A.S. (encouraged), N.Y.S. Department of Envi- ronmental Conservation Commercial Fishing License (required), U.S. Coast Guard Certification (required for some operating vessel operations) Job Outlook (through 2016): 16% decline in the number of jobs Examples of Colleges & Vocational Programs: Oklahoma State University – Commercial Fishing Vocational Training Western Suffolk BOCES and SUNY Maritime College – U.S. Coast Guard Certification partner programs Industry Training Programs – PWSRCAC Fishing Vessel Training Employers: Private Vessels Federal and State Governments – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation High School/College Courses to Take: Navigation, Seamanship, Vessel operation and maintenance, GIS courses Technology, Mechanics, Biology, Ecology Related Professions: Crew or Officer in Merchant Marines Fish Processing Handler Fish Hatchery Manager FISHING VESSEL CREW FISHING VESSEL CREW
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Description:Fisherman catch and trap various kinds of marine life for human consumption, animal feed, and other products. Vessel Crew members participate in fishing operations, handle and repair neces-sary fishing equipment.
Median Wage (as of 2006):Entry Level Workers – $16,640Experienced Workers - $35,170
Level of Education:High school diploma, on-the-job training, A.S./A.A.S. (encouraged), N.Y.S. Department of Envi-ronmental Conservation Commercial Fishing License (required), U.S. Coast Guard Certification (required for some operating vessel operations)
Job Outlook (through 2016):16% decline in the number of jobs
Examples of Colleges & Vocational Programs:Oklahoma State University – Commercial Fishing Vocational TrainingWestern Suffolk BOCES and SUNY Maritime College – U.S. Coast Guard Certification partner programsIndustry Training Programs – PWSRCAC Fishing Vessel Training
Employers:Private VesselsFederal and State Governments – National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s National Marine Fisheries Service, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
High School/College Courses to Take:Navigation, Seamanship, Vessel operation and maintenance, GIS coursesTechnology, Mechanics, Biology, Ecology
Related Professions:Crew or Officer in Merchant MarinesFish Processing HandlerFish Hatchery Manager
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