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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

aquaculture recirculation technician

Aquaculture recirculation technicians operate and control the production processes of aquatic organisms in land-based recirculation systems, which utilise water re-use processes and the operation of pumping, aerating, heating, lighting and biofilter equipment as well as backup power systems.

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Description

Aquaculture recirculation technicians operate and control the production processes of aquatic organisms in land-based recirculation systems, which utilise water re-use processes and the operation of pumping, aerating, heating, lighting and biofilter equipment as well as backup power systems.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
assessment of risks and threatswater chemistry analysiswater reuseanimal welfare legislationfish welfare regulationsrecirculation systemsfish biologyaquatic resources biosecurity
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
aquaponics
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
monitor water qualitycollect biological datameasure water quality parametersuse IT toolspreserve fish samples for diagnosiscooperate with colleagueswrite work-related reportsapply fish treatmentsensure aquaculture personnel health and safetyoperate hatchery recirculation systemoperate control systemsimplement fin fish feeding regimesmaintain specified water characteristicsdraw up risk assessmentmonitor fish mortality ratesmonitor growth rates of cultivated fish speciesmonitor fish health statusmaintain recirculation systemsperform water chemistry analysisinterpret scientific data to assess water qualitytreat fish diseasesparticipate in the organisation of emergency drillscarry out fish disease prevention measuresmonitor aquaculture feeding behaviouridentify risks in aquaculture facilitiesmake time-critical decisions
OPTIONALOptional competences
screen live fish deformitiesconduct fish mortality studiescreate solutions to problemstrain employeesmaintain internal communication systemsobserve abnormal fish behaviourcommunicate verbal instructionsprovide on-site training in aquaculture facilitiesuse communication devicescollect broodstocklead a teammanage teamworkdevelop strategy to solve problemsencourage teambuilding

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

49 total
34 essential · 15 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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