biofilter systems
The techniques used to control pollution via biofiltration processes.
green
Aquaculture recirculation managers control the production of aquatic organisms in land-based recirculation systems, manage water re-use processes and supervise complex circulation, aeration and biofilter systems.
Competences and skills
48 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 12 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
5 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.
fish harvesting methods
Knowledge of up-to-date fish harvesting methods.
recirculation systems
The characteristics and functioning of complex circulation, aeration and biofilter systems.
green
water chemistry analysis
Principles of complex water chemistry.
Cross-sector
6 competencesfire-fighting systems
The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.
fish identification and classification
The processes which allow the identification and classification of fish.
fish welfare regulations
The set of rules that apply in fish harvesting methods which ensure fish well-being.
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.
health and safety regulations
Necessary health, safety, hygiene and environmental standards and legislation rules in the sector of particular activity.
green
water reuse
Principles of water re-use processes in complex circulation systems.
green
Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencesmanage recirculation systems
Manage pumping, aerating, heating and lighting equipment as needed in recirculation systems.
manage recirculation systems equipment
Manage complex electrical, electronic and control equipment in recirculation systems.
supervise aquaculture circulation system
Supervise circulation and aeration systems applying water chemistry analysis.
supervise biofilter systems
Supervise biofilter systems used to control water and air pollution.
Sector-specific
10 competencesconduct fish mortality studies
Collect fish mortality data. Identify causes of mortality and provide solutions .
develop fish health and welfare management plans
Develop a plan which lists risks from outdoor factors, such as predators, and pests.
green
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.
inspect fish stock
Collect and examine fish to evaluate the health of fish stock.
maintain recirculation systems
Monitor and maintain water circulation within holding units. Monitor the condition of the water filtering and purification equipment.
maintain safety systems
Perform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.
monitor fish health status
Monitor the health of fish, based on feeding and general behaviour. Interpret environmental parameters and analyse mortalities.
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.
participate in the organisation of emergency drills
Participate in preparing and executing emergency drills. Take charge of on-scene response actions. Help ensure that written drill reports are logged properly. Make sure that all personnel adhere to pre-planned emergency procedures as carefully as possible in the event of an emergency situation.
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.
Cross-sector
8 competencescarry out fish disease prevention measures
Carry out disease prevention measures for fish, molluscs, and crustaceans for land-based and water-based aquaculture facilities.
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.
identify training needs
Analyse the training problems and identify the training requirements of an organisation or individuals, so as to provide them with instruction tailored to their prior mastery, profile, means and problem.
interpret scientific data to assess water quality
Analyse and interpret data like biological properties to know the quality of water.
green
make time-critical decisions
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
monitor water quality
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.
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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 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceaquaponics
The principles and techniques combining hydroponics and aquaculture to produce human food in a sustainable manner, based on the recirculation of water between fish-farming and plant-cultivation compartments.
green
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 12 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesdevelop personal skills
Set goals for personal development and act accordingly. Plan personal development by analysing work experience and establishing areas that need development. Takes part in training sessions considering his/her abilities, possibilities and feedback.
encourage teambuilding
Stimulate teambuilding activities. Coach employees in order to help them reach their goals.
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.
Cross-sector
9 competencescommunicate verbal instructions
Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.
cooperate with colleagues
Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.
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.
lead a team
Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.
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
plan marketing strategy
Determine the objective of the marketing strategy whether it is for establishing image, implementing a pricing strategy, or raising awareness of the product. Establish approaches of marketing actions to ensure that goals are achieved efficiently and over a long term.
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 IT tools
Application of computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment to storing, retrieving, transmitting and manipulating data, in the context of a business or enterprise.
digital