aquaculture harvesting technician

Aquaculture harvesting technicians operate the harvesting process of aquatic organisms' production, managing the complex equipment and machinery used in the harvesting of specific cultured species.

Alternative Labels

aquaculture harvesting inspector

aquaculture harvest technician

aquatic harvester

aquatic harvester operator

fisheries harvesting technician

fish farm harvesting technician

harvesting technician

harvest technician

marine harvesting inspector

marine harvesting manager

technician in aquaculture harvesting

water harvesting inspector

water harvesting operative

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

apply fish harvest methods apply fish treatments carry out fish disease prevention measures carry out preparations for fish disease specialist collect dead fish control aquatic production environment ensure compliance with aquaculture standards estimate harvest costs extinguish fires handle fish harvesting waste handle harvested fish harvest aquatic resources identity aquaculture species maintain fish harvesting equipment maintain grading equipment monitor feeding behaviour monitor fish health status monitor fish mortality rates monitor live fish collection monitor treated fish observe abnormal fish behaviour operate fish capture equipment operate small craft perform fish grading operations prepare aquatic animals for harvesting prepare fish harvesting equipment prepare fish treatment facilities prepare for small craft operation prepare health documentation report harvested fish production set up fish harvesting equipment swim

Essential Knowledge

biosecurity fighting fires at aquaculture facilities fire-fighting systems fish biology fish harvesting methods fish identification and classification fish welfare regulations

Optional Skills and Competences

calculate aquatic resources growth rate carry out fish transportation collect growth rate information communicate by telephone communicate in an outdoor setting communicate verbal instructions communicate with customers ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety lead a team maintain internal communication systems monitor growth rates of cultivated fish species plan the work of teams and individuals screen live fish deformities speak different languages use communication devices work in inclement conditions work in outdoor conditions

Optional Knowledge

fish anatomy incidents and accidents recording

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/d85e041f-8306-476e-a2cd-59baa1e61992

Status

released

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