aquaculture hatchery worker

Description

Aquaculture hatchery workers are active in the production of aquatic organisms in land-based hatchery processes. They assist in the process of raising organisms throughout the early stages of their life cycle and the release of organisms when necessary.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

biosecurity diving operation requirements sanitation measures for aquaculture hatchery production

Practical Skills

carry out fish transportation operate hatchery trays maintain aquaculture water quality in hatcheries carry out hatchery production processes condition broodstock inspect fish eggs monitor larval development operate photoreactors feed broodstock perform fish grading operations clean off fouling cultivate plankton maintain hatchery equipment identity aquaculture species work in shifts operate water-heating equipment culture aquaculture hatchery stocks collect broodstock collect fish samples for diagnosis follow hygienic practices in fishery operations monitor larval growth maintain hatchery facilities operate forklift use water disinfection equipment follow safety precautions in fishery operations maintain internal communication systems perform diving interventions use oxygenation equipment undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations work in inclement conditions work in outdoor conditions check diving equipment comply with legal requirements for diving operations critique the dive with the dive team report to the team leader communicate by telephone operate pumps in aquaculture facilities use different communication channels work in a fishery team maintain diving equipment