aquaculture industry
The characteristics and business models of the aquaculture industry, its designs and installations.
Aquaculture mooring managers carry out and supervise the mooring of cages in stable stations, drifting cages or even self-propelled and semi-submerged cages. They safely operate and moor a variety of different types of large-scale cages, manage conditions such as currents, wave climate and seabed profile, in open or semi-open water areas.
Competences and skills
41 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 5 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
4 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.
influence of winds and currents in the steering of ships
The influence currents, wind strength, and wind direction have on a vessel's navigation and maneuvering abilities.
Cross-sector
1 competencefishing 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.
Essential skills and competences 18 competences
Occupation specific
2 competencesplan aquaculture cage mooring system
Plan aquaculture cage mooring system for designated aquatic species.
set up aquaculture cage mooring system
Set up aquaculture cage mooring system in accordance with plans.
Sector-specific
5 competencescommunicate mooring plans
Prepare crew briefings on mooring plans and division of labour. Provide the crew with information on protective gear such as helmets and safety goggles.
ensure cage safety requirements are followed
Ensure that personnel comply with cage safety requirements.
identify process improvements
Identify possible improvements to operational and financial performance, in order to increase productivity, efficiency, quality, and streamline procedures.
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.
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.
Cross-sector
11 competencesadvise on safety improvements
Provide relevant recommendations following the conclusion of an investigation; ensure that recommendations are duly considered and where appropriate acted upon.
cooperate with colleagues
Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.
draw up risk assessment
Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken at the organisational level.
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.
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.
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
use communication devices
Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.
digital
write technical reports
Compose technical customer reports understandable for people without technical background.
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
1 competencefish biology
The study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and distribution.
Cross-sector
2 competencesfish 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.
Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
4 competencesconduct small vessel operation start-up procedures
Observe the working parameters of the vessel's propulsion system from start-up onward. Check the operating parameters of electric generators in the switchboard, power sources and electrical and electronic equipment and navigation lights. Verify that the operating parameters of pneumatic and hydraulic systems are within the values.
manoeuvere and load small vessel
Manoeuver the vessel in accordance with established rules and respecting maritime seamanship in order to preserve safety. Manage safely the mechanical elements in the loading, unloading, docking, undocking and mooring for optimal performance of the operations. Organise and direct the manoeuvers for shipwrecked search and rescue operations at sea. Execute loading and unloading operations, complying with established safety regulation to control the stability and trim of the ship.
peform small vessel administrative duties
Fulfil administrative and labour requirements. Plan provisioning, receipt and stowage. Release the ship in accordance with current regulations.
perform small vessel navigation
Perform navigation of the vessel. Keep up to date nautical publications for safe navigation. Determine the vessel's position and trace the tracks properly to ensure safety. Perform safe navigation, complying with regulations so as to avoid collisions, groundings, beaching and prevent marine pollution. Interpret weather reports using data obtained or provided to ensure the safety of the vessel. Apply radar information. Manage communications following maritime protocols.
Sector-specific
6 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.
operate fish capture equipment
Operate fish capture equipment, for grading, sampling or harvesting purposes.
operate small craft
Operate small craft used for transport and feeding.
perform small vessel safety measures
Organise and monitor safety, applying the regulations for risk prevention at work. Organise and manage emergency operations such as flooding, abandoning ship, survival at sea, search and rescue of shipwrecked, according to the ship's emergency plans, to ensure safety. Organise and direct the operations of fire fighting and prevention, according to the ship's emergency plans to ensure safety.
perform small vessel safety procedures
Implement emergency measures of health care to sick and injured on board, according to established procedures to minimise potential injuries or illnesses.
prepare for small craft operation
Prepare for personnel operation of small craft, both with licence and without licence.
Cross-sector
5 competencesapply risk management processes
Identify risks and apply a risk management process, e.g. hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP).
identify risks of ship activities
Identify risks that accompany ship activities, and the effectiveness of the risk assessment and control measures in place on the vessel.
speak different languages
Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.
research
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.