response to health emergencies
The methods for responding quickly to health emergencies in the workplace.
Aquaculture site supervisors supervise production processes in large-scale aquaculture operations and inspect aquaculture sites to maintain and improve performance. They maintain the health, safety and security of the workplace, develop management plans to reduce the risks from pests, predators and diseases and supervise both the disposal of bio and chemical waste and the maintenance of equipment and machinery.
Competences and skills
53 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 13 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceSector-specific
6 competencesdesign principles of containment systems
The design elements of different containment systems, such as cages, pens, nets, ponds and tanks.
effect of water currents
The impact of water currents on fish farms, in cages, ponds, lagoons and rivers.
fighting fires at aquaculture facilities
The methods and equipment required to extinguisht fires occured in aquaculture settings.
fresh water ecosystems
The types and natural characteristics of fresh water ecosystems such as lakes, ponds, rivers, wetlands, streams etc.
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incidents and accidents recording
The methods to report and record incidents and accidents in the workplace.
principles of insurance
The understanding of the principles of insurance, including third party liability, stock and facilities.
Cross-sector
6 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.
biosecurity
Be aware of the general principles of the concept of bio-security and in particular, the disease prevention rules to be implemented in case of epidemics endangering public health.
fire-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.
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.
water policies
The framework of policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations concerning water.
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Essential skills and competences 22 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesprepare work instructions
Organise work methodology and route of action for new tasks.
select aquaculture equipment
Determine aquaculture equipment in accordance with the needs of the company.
Sector-specific
14 competencesdevelop contingency plans for emergencies
Compose procedures outlining specific actions to be taken in the event of an emergency, taking into account all the risks and dangers that could be involved, ensuring that the plans comply with safety legislation and represent the safest course of action.
develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture
Develop a management plan to reduce the risks from pests, predators and diseases. Supervise implementation of plan, especially disease prevention measures, throughout the aquaculture facility.
establish site security routines
Set up security routines on site.
identify risks in aquaculture facilities
Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks to health and safety in aquaculture facilities.
inspect aquaculture equipment
Inspect aquaculture harvesting tools and machinery to ensure that they work properly.
maintain aquaculture equipment
Supervise and maintain aquaculture equipment and machinery, such as containment systems, lifting gear, transportation gear, disinfection equipment, heating equipment, oxygenation equipment, electrical equipment, air lift pumps, submersible pumps, live fish pumps, vacuum pumps.
maintain aquaculture water quality
Maintain water quality in ponds, lagoons and sluices.
maintain safety systems
Perform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.
manage water flows and catchments
Manage water flows and catchments in ponds, lagoons and sluices.
oversee maintenance work
Oversee the landscaping maintenance work: mowing, strimming, spraying, weeding and pruning.
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.
supervise aquaculture facilities
Supervise aquaculture facilities and identify equipment needs. Understand aquaculture equipment drawings, plans, and design principles of different containment systems.
supervise waste disposal
Supervise disposal of biological waste and chemical waste according to regulations.
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supervise waste water treatments
Supervise waste water treatment according to environmental regulations.
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Cross-sector
6 competencescontrol aquatic production environment
Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.
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.
keep task records
Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.
make time-critical decisions
Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.
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 3 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 competencesaquaculture cultivation equipment
The equipment used for aquaculture cultivation, such as pumps, aeration systems, filtration systems, fish feeders, hatcheries, tanks and cages and the equipment drawings and plans.
aquaponics
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.
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escapee contingency plans
The procedures to follow in case there are escapees from cage systems.
- Scope note
- This knowledge is applicable only to water-based aquaculture production managers. Escapees constitute a serious long-term problem as the escapees pollute the genetic pool of wild species.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
9 competencesidentify process improvements
Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance, in order to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and streamline procedures.
implement contingency plans for escapees
Carry out contingency plans for cage escapees. Carry out fish capture escape operations.
- Scope note
- This applies only to water-based aquaculture employees.
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.
manage time in fishery operations
Ensure an efficient management of work schedules meant for fishery and aquaculture activities.
operate small craft
Operate small craft used for transport and feeding.
prepare for small craft operation
Prepare for personnel operation of small craft, both with licence and without licence.
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.
use geographic information systems
Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
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work in a fishery team
Work as part of a crew or team, and meet team deadlines and responsibilities together.
Cross-sector
6 competencescoordinate shifts
Manage coordination of all activities across each shift.
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.
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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.
work in shifts
Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.