effect of water currents
The impact of water currents on fish farms, in cages, ponds, lagoons and rivers.
Aquaculture cage technicians operate in the production of aquatic organisms in water-based (freshwater, brackish water, salt water) on-growing processes in cages.
Competences and skills
56 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 6 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
6 competencesfish 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.
operation of lifting gears
The methods used to operate different types of lifting gears, such as winches, telescopic loaders, sea cranes, forklift trucks.
pests and diseases
Types of pests and diseases and the principles of spreading and treating them.
rates of growth assessment
The different methods used to evaluate the growth of most important cultivated species.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Essential skills and competences 32 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencescarry out maintenance on cage equipment and machinery
Carry out maintenance on cage equipment and machinery, such as containment systems, lifting gear, transportation gear, disinfection equipment.
supervise cage net systems
Supervise cage net changing and net repairs. Maintain and clean floats and mooring ropes.
Sector-specific
25 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.
carry out feeding operations
Carry out manual feeding. Calibrate and operate automatic and computerised feeding systems. Monitor animal feeding behaviour.
carry out preparations for fish disease specialist
Prepare environment and equipment for fish disease specialist treatments, including vaccination treatments.
check diving equipment
Check diving equipment for valid certification to ensure its suitability. Ensure that any diving equipment is examined by a competent person before use, at least once on each day on which it is to be used. Ensure that it is adequately tested and repaired.
identify common aquatic species diseases
Identify common aquatic species diseases. Observe and describe common symptoms nd lesions.
implement fin fish feeding regimes
Implement daily fin fish feeding regimes to take account of environmental variations. Check feeding regimes are followed through the accurate implementation of feeding procedures. Implement adjustments to feeding regimes to take account of fluctuations in production performance and variations in environmental conditions. Control specialist feeding regimes to support specified production requirements. Investigate changes in feeding behaviour to determine cause and required corrective action.
maintain aquaculture cage equipment
Ensure maintenance of aquaculture cage equipment, by carrying out tasks such as cleaning floats and arranging ropes in cages.
maintain grading equipment
Set up equipment and areas to effectively grade fish according to requirements. Maintain the equipment in a serviceable condition throughout the grading process. Clean and store the equipment after use.
measure water flow
Measure water flow, water intakes and catchments.
measure water quality parameters
Quality assure water by taking into consideration various elements, such as temperature.
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 feeding systems
Make sure that feeders, feeding system and monitoring instruments are working. Analyse feedback from the instruments.
monitor fish health status
Monitor the health of fish, based on feeding and general behaviour. Interpret environmental parameters and analyse mortalities.
monitor fish mortality rates
Monitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.
monitor larval growth
Monitor the growth and health of the larvae.
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 water chemistry analysis
Perform water chemistry analysis to identify and quantify the chemical components and properties of water samples.
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.
green
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.
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.
swim
Move through water by means of the limbs.
use water disinfection equipment
Operate equipment for water disinfection, using different methods and techniques, such as mechanical filtration, depending on needs.
green
Cross-sector
5 competencescarry out fish disease prevention measures
Carry out disease prevention measures for fish, molluscs, and crustaceans for land-based and water-based aquaculture facilities.
control aquatic production environment
Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.
maintain diving equipment
Perform maintenance actions, including small repairs, on diving equipment.
manage waste
Manage or dispose of significant amounts of waste materials and/or hazardous materials, in accordance with legislation, thereby respecting environmental and company responsibilities. Ensure required licenses and permits are in place and reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices followed.
green
- Scope note
- Includes recycling regulations.
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.
Optional knowledge 1 competence
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competencerope manipulation
Rope manipulation which relates to knotting and splicing.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencescollect broodstock
Source broodstock from fisheries and held them in maturation tanks before collecting their seeds.
conduct fish mortality studies
Collect fish mortality data. Identify causes of mortality and provide solutions .
handle harvested fish
Handle harvested fish in a manner which maintains flesh quality. Effectively store fish in chilled storage.
harvest aquatic resources
Grade fish, molluscs, crustaceans manually and using equipment in preparation for harvesting. Harvest shellfish for human consumption. Harvest live fish for live transport. Harvest all species in a humane manner. Handle harvested fish in a manner which maintains flesh quality.
maintain cage nets
Execute cleaning, drying and storage of removed cage nets.
maintain ropes
Maintain splices and knots in ropes.
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.
set up fish harvesting equipment
Set up fish harvesting equipment for the efficient slaughter of the fish and subsequent storage.
undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations
Initiate and progress in life long learning of the different challenging activities and operations which take place on board of a fishing vessel or in an aquaculture facility.
Cross-sector
8 competencesensure 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.
have computer literacy
Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.
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maintain internal communication systems
Maintain an effective internal communication system among employees and department managers.
make time-critical decisions
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
operate an emergency communication system
Efficiently operate common communication systems used in emergencies, such as base station mobile transmitters and receivers, portable transmitters and receivers, repeaters, cellular phones, pagers, automated vehicle locators, and satellite phones as required.
digital
speak different languages
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
research
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.