Description
Aquaculture husbandry managers specialise in the husbandry of ongrowing aquatic species, especially in the feeding, growth, and stock management processes.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
aquaculture production planning softwareescapee contingency plansrates of growth assessmentbiosecurityhusbandry and harvesting effects on aquatic resourcesfish harvesting methodsfishing industryfish gradingeffect of water currentsfish biologyincidents and accidents recordingaquaculture cultivation equipmentfish welfare regulationsanimal welfare legislationcode of Conduct for Responsible Fisheriesdiving operation requirements
Practical Skills
identify risks in aquaculture facilitiesmaintain aquaculture equipmentsupervise waste disposalmonitor feeding systemsmonitor fish mortality ratesimplement contingency plans for escapeeshandle veterinary emergenciescalculate aquatic resources growth ratedevelop fish health and welfare management plansensure compliance with aquaculture standardsensure cage safety requirements are followedmonitor the use of resources in productionassess cage water qualitywrite work-related reportsdevelop stock health programmescontrol aquatic production environmentinterpret scientific data to assess water qualityplan aquatic resources feeding regimesmanage water flows and catchmentsimplement fin fish feeding regimesmanage aquatic resources stock productionsupervise pest and disease controlsupervise waste water treatmentscollaborate with animal related professionalsensure aquaculture personnel health and safetydeliver online trainingconduct fish mortality studiescommunicate verbal instructionsdevelop outreach training planstrain employeesevaluate trainingperform diving interventionsspeak different languagesuse communication devicesprepare for small craft operationoperate an emergency communication systemidentify training needsprovide on-site training in aquaculture facilitiescheck diving equipmentoperate small craftcritique the dive with the dive teamhave computer literacycommunicate by telephonemaintain diving equipment