aquaculture production planning software
The functioning principles and usage of a software dedicated to the planning of aquculture production.
digital
Water-based aquaculture technicians coordinate and supervise activities on fattening aquaculture organisms in suspended systems (floating or submerged structures). They participate in extraction operations and handling organisms for commercialisation. Water-based aquaculture technicians supervise maintenance of equipment and facilities (cages, rafts, longlines, bouchot).
Competences and skills
41 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 competencescomputerised feeding systems
The functioning of computered controlled systems that provide animal feeding.
digital
fish grading
The method of how fish are graded according to their different characteristics: specification, size, quality and condition.
rates of growth assessment
The different methods used to evaluate the growth of most important cultivated species.
Cross-sector
1 competenceanimal 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.
Essential skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesobserve fish disease symptoms
Observe and describe fish disease symptoms such as lesions.
organise shellfish depuration
Plan and monitor cleaning of shellfish from impurities.
Sector-specific
14 competencesapply fish treatments
Apply prescribed fish treatments under supervision, including assistance with vaccination immersion and injection procedures.
assess cage water quality
Analyse the quality of water by monitoring the state of temperature and oxygen, among other parameters.
calculate aquatic resources growth rate
Calculate and forecast growth rates. Monitor and assess growth and biomass taking mortality into account, based on the different methods of growth assessment.
carry out feeding operations
Carry out manual feeding. Calibrate and operate automatic and computerised feeding systems. Monitor animal feeding behaviour.
carry out maintenance of aquaculture equipment
Maintain aquaculture equipment and identify equipment needs. Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
carry out preparations for fish disease specialist
Prepare environment and equipment for fish disease specialist treatments, including vaccination treatments.
monitor aquaculture feeding behaviour
Monitor aquaculture feeding behaviour of farm animals. Collect information on the growth of the animals, and forecast future growth. Assess biomass taking mortality into account. Recommend improvements of nutrition and feeding protocols in support of sustainable development.
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.
observe abnormal fish behaviour
Observe, describe and monitor abnormal fish behaviour in respect of feeding, swimming, surfacing.
operate small craft
Operate small craft used for transport and feeding.
perform fish grading operations
Gather live fish using techniques which minimise the stress caused to fish and avoid fish escapes occurring. Grade them manually or using equipment. Report on the grading operation, ensuring compliance with specifications.
prepare for small craft operation
Prepare for personnel operation of small craft, both with licence and without licence.
preserve fish samples for diagnosis
Collect and preserve larval, fish and mollusc samples or lesions for diagnosis by fish disease specialists.
swim
Move through water by means of the limbs.
Cross-sector
1 competencecontrol aquatic production environment
Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesfish anatomy
The study of the form or morphology of fish species.
incidents and accidents recording
The methods to report and record incidents and accidents in the workplace.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencescollect broodstock
Source broodstock from fisheries and held them in maturation tanks before collecting their seeds.
communicate in an outdoor setting
Communicate with participants in more than one language of the European Union; handle a crisis following guidelines and recognise the importance of proper behaviour in crisis situations.
manage time in fishery operations
Ensure an efficient management of work schedules meant for fishery and aquaculture activities.
report live online
'Live' online reporting or real-time blogging when covering important events-a growing area of work, especially on national newspapers.
digital
report pollution incidents
When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
green
report to the team leader
Keep the team leader informed on current and emerging issues.
screen live fish deformities
Examine live fish, including larvae, to detect deformities related to body shape, jaw deformity, vertebral deformity and skeletal deformity. If not detected, these could lead to risks for fish, such as swimming performance, feed efficiency, limit of the feed, infectious disease and lethality.
Cross-sector
10 competencescommunicate verbal instructions
Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.
develop 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.
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.
maintain diving equipment
Perform maintenance actions, including small repairs, on diving equipment.
maintain incident reporting records
Keep a system for recording details of unusual events that occur at the facility, such as job-related injuries.
use communication devices
Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.
digital
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.
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.