§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

aquaculture harvesting technician

Aquaculture harvesting technicians operate the harvesting process of aquatic organisms' production, managing the complex equipment and machinery used in the harvesting of specific cultured species.

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Description

Aquaculture harvesting technicians operate the harvesting process of aquatic organisms' production, managing the complex equipment and machinery used in the harvesting of specific cultured species.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

fighting fires at aquaculture facilities fish harvesting methods fish identification and classification biosecurity fish welfare regulations fish biology fire-fighting systems

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

incidents and accidents recording fish anatomy

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

ensure compliance with aquaculture standards harvest aquatic resources handle fish harvesting waste identity aquaculture species extinguish fires operate fish capture equipment apply fish harvest methods carry out preparations for fish disease specialist collect dead fish maintain grading equipment apply fish treatments swim perform fish grading operations operate small craft control aquatic production environment prepare fish treatment facilities prepare for small craft operation observe abnormal fish behaviour monitor treated fish monitor fish mortality rates monitor live fish collection monitor fish health status report harvested fish production set up fish harvesting equipment prepare health certificates for fishery products estimate harvest costs collect broodstock maintain fish harvesting equipment carry out fish disease prevention measures handle harvested fish monitor aquaculture feeding behaviour

OPTIONALOptional competences

communicate in an outdoor setting screen live fish deformities communicate by telephone collect growth rate information ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety communicate with customers maintain internal communication systems speak different languages work in outdoor conditions monitor growth rates of cultivated fish species communicate verbal instructions work in inclement conditions use communication devices calculate aquatic resources growth rate lead a team carry out fish transportation manage teamwork

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