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aquaculture rearing technician

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Description

Aquaculture rearing technicians operate in aquatic organisms' production. They are specialists in the rearing, weaning and production of juveniles.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

biosecurity plankton production fish identification and classification fish biology aquaculture reproduction fishing industry

Practical Skills

maintain the production of juveniles at the nursery stage maintain aquaculture water quality in hatcheries screen live fish deformities monitor fish mortality rates carry out hatchery production processes monitor fish health status condition broodstock maintain hatchery records assess feeding behaviour of larvae use oxygenation equipment manage capture broodstock operations carry out fish disease prevention measures ensure compliance with aquaculture standards monitor hatchery production feed broodstock handle larval weaning process cultivate plankton maintain hatchery equipment monitor water quality use aquacultural heating equipment write work-related reports preserve fish samples for diagnosis culture aquaculture hatchery stocks control aquatic production environment treat fish diseases induce spawning and fertilisation on aquaculture species maintain hatchery facilities use water disinfection equipment ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety operate hatchery recirculation system use communication devices create training materials carry out feeding operations work in inclement conditions manage staff work in outdoor conditions supervise the work of staff on different shifts provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities seek innovation in current practices work in shifts collect broodstock manage teamwork monitor larval growth encourage teambuilding