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aquaculture husbandry manager

Aquaculture husbandry managers specialise in the husbandry of ongrowing aquatic species, especially in the feeding, growth, and stock management processes.

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Description

Aquaculture husbandry managers specialise in the husbandry of ongrowing aquatic species, especially in the feeding, growth, and stock management processes.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

fish grading aquaculture cultivation equipment effect of water currents incidents and accidents recording rates of growth assessment fish harvesting methods animal welfare legislation husbandry and harvesting effects on aquatic resources aquaculture production planning software biosecurity fish welfare regulations fishing industry fish biology escapee contingency plans

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries diving operation requirements

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

supervise waste disposal supervise waste water treatments ensure compliance with aquaculture standards collaborate with animal related professionals supervise pest and disease control manage water flows and catchments implement contingency plans for escapees write work-related reports ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety maintain aquaculture equipment manage aquatic resources stock production handle veterinary emergencies control aquatic production environment implement fin fish feeding regimes ensure cage safety requirements are followed monitor fish mortality rates develop stock health programmes interpret scientific data to assess water quality assess cage water quality plan aquatic resources feeding regimes monitor the use of resources in production develop fish health and welfare management plans calculate aquatic resources growth rate monitor feeding systems identify risks in aquaculture facilities

OPTIONALOptional competences

communicate by telephone critique the dive with the dive team operate an emergency communication system evaluate training conduct fish mortality studies maintain diving equipment operate small craft train employees deliver online training speak different languages prepare for small craft operation perform diving interventions communicate verbal instructions check diving equipment provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities have computer literacy develop outreach training plans use communication devices identify training needs

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