rope manipulation
Rope manipulation which relates to knotting and splicing.
Aquaculture husbandry workers are active in the production of aquatic organisms in land-based on-growing processes. They assist in the process of raising organisms through all stages of their life cycle.
Competences and skills
55 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
1 competenceCross-sector
1 competencebiosecurity
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.
Essential skills and competences 37 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencesclean aquaculture stock units
Clean and disinfect equipment and treatment systems, as well as holding units such as tanks.
maintain aquaculture ponds
Clean equipment and treatment tools. Drain and clean aquaculture ponds using brushes, chemicals, and water. Prepare holding containers for fish and change the nets. Conduct swimthroughs. Stock fish in holding units. Collect dead fish in holding units.
manure aquaculture ponds
Manure aquaculture ponds
operate biological filtration
Operate biological filtration in aquaculture facilities.
Sector-specific
28 competencesassist with vaccination procedures
Assist skilled professional with immersions and injection vaccination procedures.
carry out feeding operations
Carry out manual feeding. Calibrate and operate automatic and computerised feeding systems. Monitor animal feeding behaviour.
carry out maintenance of aquaculture equipment
Maintain aquaculture equipment and identify equipment needs. Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
carry out preparations for fish disease specialist
Prepare environment and equipment for fish disease specialist treatments, including vaccination treatments.
collect broodstock
Source broodstock from fisheries and held them in maturation tanks before collecting their seeds.
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.
follow hygienic practices in fishery operations
Comply with the right regulations and practices for hygienically handling fishery related tasks and responsibilities in fishery operations.
follow safety precautions in fishery operations
Comply with policies and institutional regulations to guarantee a safe workplace for employees in fishery and aquaculture operations. Deal with potential risks and dangers by taking appropriate safety measures.
identity aquaculture species
Identity major European farmed fish, shellfish and crustacean species.
maintain aquaculture containers
Clean and disinfect equipment and treatment systems. Drain and clean aquaculture tanks and troughs using brushes, chemicals, and water. Prepare fish holding units to receive fish and change nets. Conduct swimthroughs. Stock fish in holding units. Collect dead fish in holding units.
maintain aquaculture water quality
Maintain water quality in ponds, lagoons and sluices.
maintain aquaculture water quality in hatcheries
Measure flow of water in tanks and natural freshwater bodies. Measure parameters of water quality, such as pH, temperature, oxygen, salinity, CO2, N2, NO2, NH4, turbidity, and chlorophyll.
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.
monitor fish health status
Monitor the health of fish, based on feeding and general behaviour. Interpret environmental parameters and analyse mortalities.
monitor larval growth
Monitor the growth and health of the larvae.
operate fish capture equipment
Operate fish capture equipment, for grading, sampling or harvesting purposes.
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.
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.
stock fish
Place fish into holding units. Maintain adequate environmental conditions within the unit.
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.
unload equipment
Handle safe unloading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.
use aquaculture heavy equipment
Perform manual operations such as manually lift, transfer position and set down a load. Operate lifting gear such as winch, sea crane, telescopic loader, and forklift.
use oxygenation equipment
Operate different water oxygenation systems according to requirements: surface aerators, paddle wheel aerators, column/cascade aerators, and pure oxygenation systems.
use water disinfection equipment
Operate equipment for water disinfection, using different methods and techniques, such as mechanical filtration, depending on needs.
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Cross-sector
5 competencescollect 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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load equipment
Handle safe loading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.
monitor water quality
Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.
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operate forklift
Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.
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.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesincidents and accidents recording
The methods to report and record incidents and accidents in the workplace.
operation of transport equipment
Use of transportation gear, such as car, forklift, truck, tractor, trailer, convoy.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 14 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencescommunicate 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.
monitor fish mortality rates
Monitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.
report harvested fish production
Observe and report fish harvest and variations from expected harvest quota.
report pollution incidents
When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
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report to the team leader
Keep the team leader informed on current and emerging issues.
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.
work in a fishery team
Work as part of a crew or team, and meet team deadlines and responsibilities together.
Cross-sector
7 competencescommunicate by telephone
Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.
communicate verbal instructions
Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.
extinguish fires
Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.
maintain diving equipment
Perform maintenance actions, including small repairs, on diving equipment.
use communication devices
Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.
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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.