Description
Aquaculture husbandry technicians operate in aquatic organisms' production, specialising in the husbandry of ongrowing culture processes, especially in feeding and stock management.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
identify risks in aquaculture facilitiesmonitor feeding systemsmonitor fish mortality ratesprepare for small craft operationinspect aquaculture equipmentcalculate aquatic resources growth ratecarry out maintenance of aquaculture equipmentmeasure the impact of specific aquaculture activityensure compliance with aquaculture standardsuse aquaculture heavy equipmentensure cage safety requirements are followedperform fish grading operationsswimcarry out preparations for fish disease specialistmonitor water qualityidentity aquaculture speciesoperate small craftmaintain technical equipmentpreserve fish samples for diagnosismonitor aquaculture stock health standardscollect broodstockapply fish treatmentscontrol aquatic production environmenttreat fish diseasesrear food fishassist with vaccination proceduresimplement fin fish feeding regimesmonitor aquaculture feeding behaviourensure aquaculture personnel health and safetymake time-critical decisionscommunicate verbal instructionstrain employeescooperate with colleaguesperform diving interventionsmake independent operating decisionsspeak different languagesimplement contingency plans for escapeescollect dead fishwork in inclement conditionslead a teamwork in outdoor conditionscommunicate in an outdoor settingprovide on-site training in aquaculture facilitiescheck diving equipmentwork in shiftscritique the dive with the dive teammonitor larval growthmaintain diving equipment