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aquaculture hatchery technician
Description
Code
6221.4
Description
Aquaculture hatchery technicians operate and control all aspects of the hatchery production processes, from broodstock management to pregrowing juveniles.
Alternative Labels
fish hatchery technician
aquaculture hatchery technician
technician in aquaculture hatchery
fish farm hatchery technician
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:
Skills & Competences
Essential Skills and Competences
condition broodstock
maintain hatchery records
monitor fish health status
monitor feeding systems
maintain the production of juveniles at the nursery stage
screen live fish deformities
operate hatchery recirculation system
monitor hatchery production
carry out feeding operations
interpret scientific data to assess water quality
preserve fish samples for diagnosis
handle broodstock
manage capture broodstock operations
manage animal biosecurity
carry out waste water treatment
cultivate plankton
monitor water quality
carry out hatchery production processes
induce spawning of cultured aquaculture species
ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
enforce sanitation procedures
carry out maintenance of aquaculture equipment
Essential Knowledge
Optional Skills and Competences
work in inclement conditions
communicate verbal instructions
create solutions to problems
make time-critical decisions
lead a team
grade young fish
work in outdoor conditions
use oxygenation equipment
write work-related reports
feed broodstock
use aquacultural heating equipment
perform spawning and fertilisation on fish eggs
use water disinfection equipment
Optional Knowledge
Concept URI
Status
released
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