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Harvest divers perform extraction and collection of marine resources, such as algae, coral, razor shells, sea urchins and sponges, in a safe, competent and responsible manner to a depth of 12 metres, using apnoea diving techniques as well as air supply equipment from the surface, open-circuit.

7541.2 ISCO 7541 ESCO source
Competences
7
Groups
3
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6
Optional
1

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Essential knowledge 1 competence

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fisheries legislation

The study and analysis of different fisheries management approaches taking into account international treaties and industry norms in order to analyze fisheries management regulations. 

Scope note
Fisheries law includes access to justice for small-scale fisheries as well as local communities. It also deals with labour issues and seafood safety as well as the study of aquaculture laws and regulations.
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Essential skills and competences 5 competences

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collect broodstock

Source broodstock from fisheries and held them in maturation tanks before collecting their seeds.

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manage aquatic resources

Collect and select fish or other organisms from the culture environment. Handle, clean and classify the specimen. Prepare for harvesting and transport to the point of sale. Adapt techniques depending on the specific species, the next step in the process, and the final purpose.

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monitor aquaculture stock health standards

Perform activities that ensure monitoring and implementation of aquaculture health standards and health analysis of the fish population.

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maintain diving equipment

Perform maintenance actions, including small repairs, on diving equipment.

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perform diving interventions

Perform hyperbaric interventions at a maximum pressure of 4 atmospheres. Prepare and review the personal equipment and the auxiliary material. Perform and supervise the dive. Realise maintenance of the diving equipment and auxiliary material. Apply security measures to ensure the divers' safety when realising deep immersions.

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Optional skills and competences 1 competence

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maintain waterbased aquaculture facilities

Clean off fouling and maintain floating and submerged aquaculture structures. Repair floating and submerged aquaculture structures. 

Scope note
It could include knotting and splicing, repairing and replacing plastic components.
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