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aquaculture husbandry technician

Aquaculture husbandry technicians operate in aquatic organisms' production, specialising in the husbandry of ongrowing culture processes, especially in feeding and stock management.

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Description

Aquaculture husbandry technicians operate in aquatic organisms' production, specialising in the husbandry of ongrowing culture processes, especially in feeding and stock management.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

fish grading computerised feeding systems aquaculture cultivation equipment rates of growth assessment aquaculture production planning software fish biology

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

escapee contingency plans

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

monitor water quality ensure compliance with aquaculture standards inspect aquaculture equipment identity aquaculture species preserve fish samples for diagnosis assist with vaccination procedures carry out preparations for fish disease specialist apply fish treatments ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety swim perform fish grading operations operate small craft control aquatic production environment measure the impact of specific aquaculture activity implement fin fish feeding regimes prepare for small craft operation rear food fish ensure cage safety requirements are followed monitor fish mortality rates carry out maintenance of aquaculture equipment maintain technical equipment monitor aquaculture stock health standards use aquaculture heavy equipment treat fish diseases calculate aquatic resources growth rate collect broodstock monitor feeding systems monitor aquaculture feeding behaviour identify risks in aquaculture facilities

OPTIONALOptional competences

communicate in an outdoor setting work in shifts critique the dive with the dive team maintain diving equipment collect dead fish cooperate with colleagues implement contingency plans for escapees make independent operating decisions train employees speak different languages work in outdoor conditions perform diving interventions communicate verbal instructions work in inclement conditions check diving equipment provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities lead a team monitor larval growth make time-critical decisions

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