Students

Fisheries Studies

Below are details about the field of study you have chosen to explore, as well as some potential careers.

Overview

The study of breeding, rearing, harvesting, handling, and managing fish and other aquatic resources. The main purpose of this narrow field of education is to develop an understanding of sustainable fisheries management and commercial fisheries operations.

Course skills

Fisheries Studies develops skills in:

  • harvesting and handling fish and other aquatic resources
  • monitoring and maintaining water quality
  • identifying, preventing and controlling diseases of aquatic resources
  • monitoring and ensuring compliance with fisheries regulations and standards.

Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics

Careers

Agricultural Technicians

Agricultural Technicians perform tests and experiments, and provide technical support to assist Agricultural Scientists in areas such as research, production, servicing and marketing.

Aquaculture Farmers

Aquaculture Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.

Aquaculture Workers

Aquaculture Workers perform routine tasks in breeding and raising fish and other aquatic stock.

Environmental Scientists

Environmental Scientists study, develop, implement and advise on policies and plans for managing and protecting the environment, flora, fauna and other natural resources.

Gardeners

Gardeners plant, cultivate, maintain, plan and construct parks, gardens and landscapes, and inspect, diagnose and treat trees and shrubs.

Metal Fitters and Machinists

Metal Fitters and Machinists fit and assemble fabricated metal parts into products, set up machining tools, production machines and textile machines, and operate machining tools and machines to shape metal stock and castings.

Primary Products Inspectors

Primary Products Inspectors inspect animals, plants and agricultural produce and facilities to ensure compliance with government and industry standards with respect to quality, health and licensing.

University Lecturers and Tutors

University Lecturers and Tutors prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university and conduct research in a particular field of knowledge.