Fisheries officer : Training

Training is usually on the job and you are likely to receive an induction into the role and organisation. You will initially shadow an experienced fisheries officer. Gradually, you will start to take on your own tasks and workload until you become responsible for your own area. In larger organisations, the responsibility for an area is spread across a team.

New entrants may choose to study (by distance learning) either the certificate or diploma in Fisheries Management, available through the Institute of Fisheries Management .

Marine fisheries officers (both offshore and land based) may receive training in boat handling and navigation, if they do not already possess these skills.

Ongoing training can be run internally or externally and will include areas such as developments in the relevant UK and EU legislation and health and safety.