operation of lifting gears
The methods used to operate different types of lifting gears, such as winches, telescopic loaders, sea cranes, forklift trucks.
Water-based aquaculture workers carry out manual activities in the ongrowing processes of cultured aquatic organisms in water-based suspended systems (floating or submerged structures). They participate in extraction operations and the handling of organisms for commercialisation. Water-based aquaculture workers maintain and clean facilities (nets, mooring ropes, cages).
Competences and skills
57 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesoperation of transport equipment
Use of transportation gear, such as car, forklift, truck, tractor, trailer, convoy.
rope manipulation
Rope manipulation which relates to knotting and splicing.
Cross-sector
2 competencesfish welfare regulations
The set of rules that apply in fish harvesting methods which ensure fish well-being.
pedagogy
The discipline that concerns the theory and practice of education including the various instructional methods for educating individuals or groups.
Essential skills and competences 31 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesdepurate shellfish
Place shellfish into large tanks of clean water that is continuously disinfected to allow purging of physical impurities.
maintain shellfish depuration equipment
Maintain all utensils, equipment and work surfaces in clean condition. Disinfect frequently tanks with chlorine or other disinfecting agents approved by State regulatory authorities.
Sector-specific
27 competencesassess cage water quality
Analyse the quality of water by monitoring the state of temperature and oxygen, among other parameters.
carry out fish transportation
Can manually lift, transfer, position and set down a load, using lifting gears such as forklifts, winches, sea cranes and others. Can operate equipment used in the transportation of fish, shellfish, crustaceans and others, such as trucks, tractors, trailers, conveyers, etc.
carry out preparations for fish disease specialist
Prepare environment and equipment for fish disease specialist treatments, including vaccination treatments.
collect dead fish
Gather dead fish in recipients like tanks and cages.
collect fish samples for diagnosis
Collect fish and shellfish samples for diagnosis by fish diseases specialists.
collect growth rate information
Collect information on growth rate in farm aquatic species.
collect live fish
Gather fish using techniques which minimise the stress caused to fish and avoid fish escapes occurring.
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 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.
measure the impact of specific aquaculture activity
Identify and measure the biological, physico-chemical impacts of specific aquaculture farm activity on the environment. Carry out all necessary tests, including collection and processing of samples for analysis.
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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 stock health standards
Perform activities that ensure monitoring and implementation of aquaculture health standards and health analysis of the fish population.
observe abnormal fish behaviour
Observe, describe and monitor abnormal fish behaviour in respect of feeding, swimming, surfacing.
operate fish capture equipment
Operate fish capture equipment, for grading, sampling or harvesting purposes.
operate hatchery trays
Fill hatchery trays with fertilised eggs and place trays in incubation troughs.
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 fish holding units
Clean the holding unit before receiving fish. Determine the water volume and flow rate. Prevent leaks. Conduct swim through.
prepare fish treatment facilities
Prepare fish treatment facilities to effectively isolate contaminated fish during treatment. Control the application of treatments to avoid contaminating other stock, containers and the wider environment.
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.
stock fish
Place fish into holding units. Maintain adequate environmental conditions within the unit.
swim
Move through water by means of the limbs.
transfer fish
Transfer fully grown fish to a body of water, using a tank truck.
transport fish
Capture, load, transport, unload and stock live and harvested fish, molluscs, crustaceans from farm to client. Maintain water quality during transport to reduce stress.
work in a fishery team
Work as part of a crew or team, and meet team deadlines and responsibilities together.
Cross-sector
2 competencescarry out fish disease prevention measures
Carry out disease prevention measures for fish, molluscs, and crustaceans for land-based and water-based aquaculture facilities.
collect biological data
Collect biological specimens, record and summarise biological data for use in technical studies, developing environmental management plans and biological products.
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Optional knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesfish anatomy
The study of the form or morphology of fish 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.
fishing gear
Identification of the different gear used in capture fisheries and their functional capacity.
- Scope note
- This applies to "Active" gear like pelagic trawls, purse seines, dredges, as well as to "Passive" gears such as hooks, drift nets, fixed nets, pots, and traps.
Cross-sector
4 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.
environmental legislation
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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fish identification and classification
The processes which allow the identification and classification of fish.
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.
Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesapply fish harvest methods
Apply fish harvest methods effectively and in a manner which minimises the stress caused to fish. Slaughter the fish in a humane manner.
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.
collect 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.
handle harvested fish
Handle harvested fish in a manner which maintains flesh quality. Effectively store fish in chilled storage.
maintain fish harvesting equipment
Clean and store fish harvesting equipment after use.
monitor fish mortality rates
Monitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.
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.
set up fish harvesting equipment
Set up fish harvesting equipment for the efficient slaughter of the fish and subsequent storage.
Cross-sector
5 competencescommunicate by telephone
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
maintain diving equipment
Perform maintenance actions, including small repairs, on diving equipment.
maintain internal communication systems
Maintain an effective internal communication system among employees and department managers.
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.
use communication devices
Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.
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