aquaculture recirculation technician

aquatic resources biosecurity

The principles underlying the concept of biosecurity in relation to the cultivation of aquatic resources as cash crops.

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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.

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recirculation systems

The characteristics and functioning of complex circulation, aeration and biofilter systems.

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water chemistry analysis

Principles of complex water chemistry.

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animal 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.

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National and EU legislation relevant to occupation, regulatory body and codes of conduct. This may include animal welfare . , 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.

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assessment of risks and threats

The security documentation and any security-related communications and information.

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fish welfare regulations

The set of rules that apply in fish harvesting methods which ensure fish well-being.

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water reuse

Principles of water re-use processes in complex circulation systems.

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apply fish treatments

Apply prescribed fish treatments under supervision, including assistance with vaccination immersion and injection procedures.

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identify risks in aquaculture facilities

Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks to health and safety in aquaculture facilities.

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implement fin fish feeding regimes

Implement daily fin fish feeding regimes to take account of environmental variations. Check feeding regimes are followed through the accurate implementation of feeding procedures. Implement adjustments to feeding regimes to take account of fluctuations in production performance and variations in environmental conditions. Control specialist feeding regimes to support specified production requirements. Investigate changes in feeding behaviour to determine cause and required corrective action.

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maintain recirculation systems

Monitor and maintain water circulation within holding units. Monitor the condition of the water filtering and purification equipment.

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maintain specified water characteristics

Turn valves and place baffles in troughs to adjust the volume, depth, discharge, and temperature of water as specified.

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measure water quality parameters

Quality assure water by taking into consideration various elements, such as temperature.

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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.

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monitor fish health status

Monitor the health of fish, based on feeding and general behaviour. Interpret environmental parameters and analyse mortalities.

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monitor fish mortality rates

Monitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.

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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.

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operate control systems

Configure and operate electrical, electronic and control equipment. Maintain, monitor and control operations on a control system to ensure major risks are controlled and prevented.

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operate hatchery recirculation system

Efficiently operate a hatchery recirculation system for specified aquatic organisms

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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.

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perform water chemistry analysis

Perform water chemistry analysis to identify and quantify the chemical components and properties of water samples.

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preserve fish samples for diagnosis

Collect and preserve larval, fish and mollusc samples or lesions for diagnosis by fish disease specialists.

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carry out fish disease prevention measures

Carry out disease prevention measures for fish, molluscs, and crustaceans for land-based and water-based aquaculture facilities.

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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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cooperate with colleagues

Cooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.

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draw up risk assessment

Assess risks, propose improvements and describe measures to be taken at the organisational level.

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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.

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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.

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interpret scientific data to assess water quality

Analyse and interpret data like biological properties to know the quality of water.

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make time-critical decisions

Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.

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monitor water quality

Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.

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treat fish diseases

Identify the symptoms of fish diseases. Apply appropriate measures to treat or eliminate diagnosed conditions.

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Control of diseases will not be effective unless these measures are carried out in full.

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use IT tools

Application of computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment to storing, retrieving, transmitting and manipulating data, in the context of a business or enterprise.

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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.

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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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collect broodstock

Source broodstock from fisheries and held them in maturation tanks before collecting their seeds.

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conduct fish mortality studies

Collect fish mortality data. Identify causes of mortality and provide solutions .

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encourage teambuilding

Stimulate teambuilding activities. Coach employees in order to help them reach their goals.

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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.

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observe abnormal fish behaviour

Observe, describe and monitor abnormal fish behaviour in respect of feeding, swimming, surfacing.

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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.

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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.

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communicate verbal instructions

Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.

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create solutions to problems

Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings about practice.

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develop strategy to solve problems

Develop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work.

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Excludes manage time .

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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.

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maintain internal communication systems

Maintain an effective internal communication system among employees and department managers.

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train employees

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the performance of individuals and groups in organisational settings.

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use communication devices

Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.

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