Description
Aquaculture cage technicians operate in the production of aquatic organisms in water-based (freshwater, brackish water, salt water) on-growing processes in cages.
EssentialOptional
Theoretical Knowledge
Practical Skills
measure water quality parametersperform water treatmentsmonitor feeding systemsscreen live fish deformitiesmonitor fish mortality ratesmonitor fish health statusperform diving interventionsprepare for small craft operationcarry out fish disease prevention measuresmanage wastemeasure water flowcarry out feeding operationsmaintain grading equipmentswimcarry out preparations for fish disease specialistmaintain aquaculture cage equipmentcheck diving equipmentoperate small craftassess cage water qualitypreserve fish samples for diagnosiscarry out maintenance on cage equipment and machineryapply fish treatmentscontrol aquatic production environmentidentify common aquatic species diseasesimplement fin fish feeding regimesmonitor aquaculture feeding behaviourmonitor larval growthsupervise cage net systemsperform water chemistry analysisobserve abnormal fish behaviouruse water disinfection equipmentmaintain diving equipmentconduct fish mortality studiesmake time-critical decisionsmaintain cage netsharvest aquatic resourcesmaintain internal communication systemsspeak different languagesuse communication devicesundertake continuous professional development in fishery operationsoperate an emergency communication systemset up fish harvesting equipmentmaintain ropesperform fish grading operationshandle harvested fishhave computer literacycollect broodstockuse different communication channelsensure aquaculture personnel health and safety