fighting fires at aquaculture facilities
The methods and equipment required to extinguisht fires occured in aquaculture settings.
Aquaculture harvesting technicians operate the harvesting process of aquatic organisms' production, managing the complex equipment and machinery used in the harvesting of specific cultured species.
Competences and skills
57 ESCO relationsEssential knowledge 7 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
3 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 harvesting methods
Knowledge of up-to-date fish harvesting methods.
Cross-sector
4 competencesbiosecurity
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.
fish welfare regulations
The set of rules that apply in fish harvesting methods which ensure fish well-being.
Essential skills and competences 31 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
28 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.
apply fish treatments
Apply prescribed fish treatments under supervision, including assistance with vaccination immersion and injection procedures.
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.
ensure compliance with aquaculture standards
Ensure that operations comply with standards for sustainable aquaculture.
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estimate harvest costs
Estimate harvest equipment needed, provide accurate harvest estimates and work within assigned budgets.
handle fish harvesting waste
Dispose of waste, blood and inferior quality fish according to site waste management procedures.
handle harvested fish
Handle harvested fish in a manner which maintains flesh quality. Effectively store fish in chilled storage.
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.
identity aquaculture species
Identity major European farmed fish, shellfish and crustacean species.
maintain fish harvesting equipment
Clean and store fish harvesting equipment after use.
maintain grading equipment
Set up equipment and areas to effectively grade fish according to requirements. Maintain the equipment in a serviceable condition throughout the grading process. Clean and store the equipment after use.
monitor aquaculture feeding behaviour
Monitor aquaculture feeding behaviour of farm animals. Collect information on the growth of the animals, and forecast future growth. Assess biomass taking mortality into account. Recommend improvements of nutrition and feeding protocols in support of sustainable development.
monitor fish health status
Monitor the health of fish, based on feeding and general behaviour. Interpret environmental parameters and analyse mortalities.
monitor fish mortality rates
Monitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.
monitor live fish collection
Monitor conditions during gathering of live fish, including stress in the fish.
monitor treated fish
Monitor treated fish to evaluate the effect of treatments.
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 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 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.
prepare health certificates for fishery products
Prepare health certificates for the dispatch of fishery products such as molluscs or crustaceans, among others.
report harvested fish production
Observe and report fish harvest and variations from expected harvest quota.
set up fish harvesting equipment
Set up fish harvesting equipment for the efficient slaughter of the fish and subsequent storage.
swim
Move through water by means of the limbs.
Cross-sector
3 competencescarry out fish disease prevention measures
Carry out disease prevention measures for fish, molluscs, and crustaceans for land-based and water-based aquaculture facilities.
control aquatic production environment
Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.
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.
Optional knowledge 2 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
2 competencesfish anatomy
The study of the form or morphology of fish species.
incidents and accidents recording
The methods to report and record incidents and accidents in the workplace.
Cross-sector
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Optional skills and competences 17 competences
Occupation specific
0 competencesNo competences in this bucket.
Sector-specific
7 competencescalculate aquatic resources growth rate
Calculate and forecast growth rates. Monitor and assess growth and biomass taking mortality into account, based on the different methods of growth assessment.
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.
collect growth rate information
Collect information on growth rate in farm aquatic species.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Cross-sector
10 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.
communicate with customers
Respond to and communicate with customers in the most efficient and appropriate manner to enable them to access the desired products or services, or any other help they may require.
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.
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
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.