The fishing sector ensures the quality and safety in the handling of the product on the ship and food handlers on fishing vessels are in charge of the handling of the fish and shellfish in the different phases of the process such as the reception, storage, shipping, preparation, processing, conservation and stowage of the catches. These professionals are also in charge of ensuring that these operations are carried out under the hygienic-sanitary conditions established by the regulations so that the fish arrives fresh, clean and with the best possible quality at the fish market.

They are responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of the boat, both on the surface and in the holds, and that the containers and boxes are clean, dry, disinfected and properly placed (stowed) in place. It is important that the boats carry out a sufficient number of boxes for the planned catch as well as provide and load inside the insulating thermal container (fridge) the ice necessary for the fishing day and the bait within their specific space. Once the fish is on board, it must be selected, washed, and finally placed quickly and precisely inside the boxes intended for its preservation with abundant and well-distributed ice, or in tanks with coolant.

Handling of fish on deck will depend on the species caught and the gear or fishing gear used. Normally this manipulation is aimed at the separation of species and in the classification by size, although in some species basic manipulations are also carried out for their better conservation. The fish must be kept cold and in good stowage conditions, therefore it will be necessary to monitor and add ice so that it stays between 0 °C and 2 °C and is kept in optimal conditions during the journey. In the final stage of the process, it is important not to break the cold chain in order to avoid the deterioration of the product before it reaches the market.

• Organize all the preparations on the boat so that the surface, holds, and containers are adequate according to the species to be captured and the extractive system to be used.
• Carry out cleaning works on deck, in the fishing park, refrigerators and warehouses, complying with the hygienic-sanitary regulations so that these workspaces present the appropriate sanitation for the conservation of the species.
• Ensure that the introduction of fish on board is carried out with all the care that the fishing system allows and ensure that the gear and apparatus do not damage the catches.
• Load the quantities of ice to be used and control the freezing times and temperatures in the holds and fridges depending on the species captured in order to guarantee its conservation.
• Guarantee that the stowage of the catches in the fridge or hold takes into account the stability of the boat, storage temperature and product safety, so that the fish reaches the fish market with the best conditions for its presentation and marketing.
• Classify the species captured by ocular observation and study of their size and/or species in order to carry out the relevant stowage operations.
• If necessary, carry out the heading, gutting, washing, and packaging of the product in order to avoid spoilage.
• Collaborate in the basic operations related to the arrangement, loading, and unloading of the fishing boat, following the instructions of the superior and in safety conditions.
• Know the current regulations for the protection of the environment and marine environment.

Regulated training and graduates

• A-levels
• Minimum compulsory education
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Manipulació i conservació en pesca i aqüicultura (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Pesca local (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Navegació i pesca marítima (Nivell 2)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Organització de les llotges (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Navegació, transport marítim i activitats pesqueres (Nivell 3)
• Certificat de Professionalitat de la Família Maritimopesquera: Observació de l'activitat i control de les captures d'un vaixell pesquer (Nivell 3)
• Professional Training Course(s) in the field of Sea Fishing Activities - Intermediate Level: Navigation and coastline fishing
• Professional Training Course (s) in the field of Food Industries - Intermediate Level: Production of food products

Complementary training

Flexibility and change management: Level 1

Orientation within reach: Level 1

Planning and organisation: Level 2

Concern for order and quality: Level 2

Logistics

The planning, organisation, control and carrying out of logistics and administrative tasks are the focus of people who work in the field of logistics. Activities in the field of logistics include the organisation and planning of supply, storage, production and distribution systems, taking inventories, controlling stock and estimating production, as well as the organisation and/or carrying out of the administrative tasks necessary for the implementation of these activities. Knowledge of organisation, control and management techniques is essential for carrying out these activities.

Mechanical handling

People related to the field of mechanical handling are interested in the assembly, maintenance, repair and use of machines, tools and installations. Some good examples of professional activities in the field of mechanical handling are adjusting and configuring machines, reviewing technical equipment to detect incidents in their operation, handling machinery in production processes and driving specialised vehicles.

Supervisor of assembly of fishing gear and equipment

Fishmonger

Industrial Labourer

Fishing boat sailor

Soft drink production technician

• Work hours

  Full day with flexible hours that will depend mainly on the type of fishing that is carried out and the type of species that they are interested in catching, since both elements determine the hours of work (for example, some fish are fished early in the morning and others at sunset).
  
  

• Salary

  The renumeration is variable according to the caught, but the average salary is around 17,518 euros gross per year.
  
  

• Professional category

  Specialist staff