shellfish cultivation systems
Technical design principles of shellfish cultivation systems, such as longline, Bouchot, tressels, suspended culture, tables, bottom culture.
Aquaculture production managers plan, direct and coordinate the production of fish, shellfish or other forms of aquatic life such as cash crops, in large-scale aquaculture operations to culture and harvest or for release into fresh, brackish or salt water.
Competences and skills
63 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 17 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
11 competencesaquaculture production planning software
The functioning principles and usage of a software dedicated to the planning of aquculture production.
digital
design principles of containment systems
The design elements of different containment systems, such as cages, pens, nets, ponds and tanks.
escapee contingency plans
The procedures to follow in case there are escapees from cage systems.
- Scope note
- This knowledge is applicable only to water-based aquaculture production managers. Escapees constitute a serious long-term problem as the escapees pollute the genetic pool of wild species.
fish biology
The study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and distribution.
fish grading
The method of how fish are graded according to their different characteristics: specification, size, quality and condition.
fish harvesting methods
Knowledge of up-to-date fish harvesting methods.
fresh water ecosystems
The types and natural characteristics of fresh water ecosystems such as lakes, ponds, rivers, wetlands, streams etc.
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husbandry and harvesting effects on aquatic resources
The effects on aquatic resources, fish, mollusks and crustaceans of husbandry and harvesting activities.
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principles of insurance
The understanding of the principles of insurance, including third party liability, stock and facilities.
quality standards applicable to aquaculture products
Quality schemes, label rouge, ISO systems, HACCP procedures, bio/organic status, traceability labels.
rates of growth assessment
The different methods used to evaluate the growth of most important cultivated species.
Cross-sector
5 competencesanimal welfare legislation
The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.
- Scope note
- National and EU legislation relevant to occupation, regulatory body and codes of conduct. This may include . , health and safety, risk assessment requirements and codes of conduct, especially in the areas of animal welfare, health and public health, food and environmental safety in relation with clients.
aquaculture reproduction
The techniques used to induce spawning, spawning on nests, stripping using appropriate techniques for specific species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and others. The environmental control of spawning, the use of hormones to induce reproduction and the broodstock recruitment by genetic selection.
biosecurity
Be aware of the general principles of the concept of bio-security and in particular, the disease prevention rules to be implemented in case of epidemics endangering public health.
environmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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fishing industry
The business model of the fishing industry, including recreational, subsistence and commercial fishing, and the harvesting, processing, and marketing sectors.
- Scope note
- Commercial fishing aims at the delivery of fish and other seafood products for consumption or for other industrial processes.
Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
1 competencecompare production forecasts with actual results
Analyse the production performance and assess the deviation from the expected results.
Sector-specific
15 competencesdeliver aquatic products to customer specifications
Deliver aquatic products to customer specifications, with full understanding of customer requirements.
develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture
Develop a management plan to reduce the risks from pests, predators and diseases. Supervise implementation of plan, especially disease prevention measures, throughout the aquaculture facility.
develop stock health programmes
Develop a health and welfare programme for those aquatic resources under cultivation, in consultation with the fish health specialist
implement contingency plans for escapees
Carry out contingency plans for cage escapees. Carry out fish capture escape operations.
- Scope note
- This applies only to water-based aquaculture employees.
manage a small-to-medium business
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
manage aquatic resources stock production
Set up a farm stock production spreadsheet and feed budget (feeding, growth, biomass, mortality, FCR, harvesting). Monitor and maintain stock production.
manage teamwork
Plan the working schedule of a group of people in order to meet all time and quality requirements. Supervise, support and instruct members of a team. Provide feedback to teams and individuals on work carried out.
monitor growth rates of cultivated fish species
Monitor and assess growth rates and biomass of cultivated fish species, taking mortalities into account. Calculate and forecast growth rates. Monitor and assess mortalities.
monitor the farm environmental management plan
Identify environmental designations and directives that relate to a given farm and incorporate their requirements in to the farm planning process. Monitor the implementation of the farm environmental management plan and review timescales.
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monitor the use of resources in production
Observe and check the use of resources such as food, oxygen, energy, water in the production process.
plan aquatic resources feeding regimes
Make the approapriate operations to ensure aquatic resources for feeding regimes, taking into consideration farming constraints:set up fish feeding regimes, check animal feeding behaviour and operate computerised feed systems.
provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities
Provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities, through instruction and demonstration of skills. Provide, implement and supervise a training development plan.
supervise aquaculture facilities
Supervise aquaculture facilities and identify equipment needs. Understand aquaculture equipment drawings, plans, and design principles of different containment systems.
supervise waste disposal
Supervise disposal of biological waste and chemical waste according to regulations.
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supervise waste water treatments
Supervise waste water treatment according to environmental regulations.
green
Cross-sector
6 competencesapply company policies
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
control aquatic production environment
Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.
ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
Make sure that health and safety procedures have been established and followed across all aquaculture facilities including cages. Ensure that personnel and general public are instructed and all work activities are carried out according to relevant health and safety regulations.
- Scope note
- Operate with due regard to personal safety and that of co-workers and the general public in accordance with relevant legislation. Tasks may include responding to emergencies in workplace, maintain operational condition of life-saving, fire-fighting and other safety systems, report and record incidents, fight fires in workplace, monitor and maintain health, safety and security of workplace, reduce risk in workplace.
perform project management
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific goal within a set time and budget.
research
treat fish diseases
Identify the symptoms of fish diseases. Apply appropriate measures to treat or eliminate diagnosed conditions.
- Scope note
- Control of diseases will not be effective unless these measures are carried out in full.
write work-related reports
Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so they are comprehensible to a non-expert audience.
Optional knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencese-agriculture
The design and application of innovative ICT solutions in agriculture, horticulture, viniculture, fishery, forestry and livestock management.
digital
fish anatomy
The study of the form or morphology of fish species.
plankton production
The methods, characteristics and equipment used to cultivate phytoplankton, microalgae and live prey such as rotifers or Artemia with advanced techniques.
traceability in food industry
Traceability measures to respond to potential risks that can arise in food and feed, so as to ensure that all food products are safe for humans to eat.
Cross-sector
1 competencemarketing principles
The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.
Optional skills and competences 19 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesdraw up marketing and sales plan
Write a a viable plan where the position of a business is described within a specific market and the marketing strategy for the following years is layed down. It should include knowledge of local, national and international markets, trade regulations and export requirements and sale or export duties and taxes.
set up documentation control system
Set up and maintain documentation control system
digital
Sector-specific
7 competencesassess site production potential
Assess the production potential of a site. Assess the trophic resources of a natural site and assess advantages and constraints of a site.
collaborate with animal related professionals
Collaborate with veterinary and other animal related professionals through communication of animal details, case records and summary reports orally or via written or electronic transfer.
develop aquaculture breeding strategies
Create and develop an aquaculture breeding strategy using a variety of techniques; naturally spawned fish eggs, induced spawning of fish eggs, environmental controlled spawning, hormonally regulated fish spawning, broodstock recruitment by genetic selection.
organise sale of live products
Organise the sale of live products, be able to negotiate prices and quantities. Secure good payment conditions. Know the different techniques needed for selling harvested products.
perform water treatments
Perform regularly water testing, ensuring that water management and filtration processes follow reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices. Record previous water contaminations, the source of contamination and contamination remedied. Take mitigation measures to guard against further contamination.
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prepare documentation for international shipping
Prepare and process official documents for international shipping.
solve operational transport problems
Communicate with clients and providers in the event of a delay; undertake measures to provide solutions. Take decisions and work proactively in order to avoid operational problems.
Cross-sector
10 competencesdevelop aquaculture strategies
Cultivate strategies for aquaculture plans based on reports and research in order to deal with specific fish farm issues. Plan and organise work activities in order to improve aquaculture production and tackle further problems.
develop food safety programmes
Develop a food safety programme including traceability, ISO quality systems and HACCP risk management procedures.
implement scientific decision making in healthcare
Implement scientific findings for evidence-based practice, integrating research evidence into decision making by forming a focused clinical question in response to a recognised information need, searching for the most appropriate evidence to meet that need, critically appraising the retrieved evidence, incorporating the evidence into a strategy for action, and evaluating the effects of any decisions and actions taken.
make independent operating decisions
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a particular situation.
organise staff assessment
Organising the overall assessment process of the staff.
perform market research
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
use different communication channels
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
work in inclement conditions
Work outdoors in hot or cold circumstances.
work in outdoor conditions
Can cope with the different climate conditions such as heat, rain, cold or in strong wind.
work in shifts
Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.