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