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aquaculture husbandry technician

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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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

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

Practical Skills

identify risks in aquaculture facilities monitor feeding systems monitor fish mortality rates prepare for small craft operation inspect aquaculture equipment calculate aquatic resources growth rate carry out maintenance of aquaculture equipment measure the impact of specific aquaculture activity ensure compliance with aquaculture standards use aquaculture heavy equipment ensure cage safety requirements are followed perform fish grading operations swim carry out preparations for fish disease specialist monitor water quality identity aquaculture species operate small craft maintain technical equipment preserve fish samples for diagnosis monitor aquaculture stock health standards collect broodstock apply fish treatments control aquatic production environment treat fish diseases rear food fish assist with vaccination procedures implement fin fish feeding regimes monitor aquaculture feeding behaviour ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety make time-critical decisions communicate verbal instructions train employees cooperate with colleagues perform diving interventions make independent operating decisions speak different languages implement contingency plans for escapees collect dead fish work in inclement conditions lead a team work in outdoor conditions communicate in an outdoor setting provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities check diving equipment work in shifts critique the dive with the dive team monitor larval growth maintain diving equipment