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8131.22 ISCO 8131 - Chemical products plant and machine operators
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anaerobic digestion plant operator

Anaerobic digestion plant operators oversee and maintain the process of breaking down organic matter in the absence of oxygen, such as food waste, to produce biogas. They monitor the performance and are responsible for troubleshooting any issues might arise during the process, conducting regular inspections.

waste treatment plant operatorprocessing plant technicianeffluent operatorprocessing plant operatoreffluent plant operatorbio-diesel process operatorbiogas plant operatorplant process operatorre-use treatment plant operator
3259.1 ISCO 3259 - Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified
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anaesthetic technician

Anaesthetic technicians assist specialised doctors in anaesthetics. They prepare operating theatres and other specialised clinics for anaesthetic procedures, prepare the equipment needed for anaesthesia, and assist with inducing and maintaining adequate anaesthesia and post-anaesthesia procedures. They do so under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.

anesthetic techniciansurgical interventions anaesthetic techniciantechnician for anaesthetics in surgeriessurgical techniciantechnician for anesthetics in surgeries
2113.1.1 ISCO 2113 - Chemists
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analytical chemist

Analytical chemists research and describe the chemical composition of substances. Moreover, they draw conclusions related to the behaviour of such substances in different conditions. Analytical chemists play an important role in looking at the relationship between chemistry and the environment, food, fuel, and medicine. They use a range of techniques such as electro-chromatography, gas and high performance liquid chromatography and spectroscopy.

analytical chemistry analystchemistry scholaranalytical chemistry research analystanalytical chemistry scientistchemistry scientistchemistry science researcherchemistry research analystchemistchrystalographeranalytical chemistry research scientistchemistry research scientistanalytical chemistry scholarchemistry researcherchemistry analystanalytic chemistanalytical chemistry science researcheranalytical chemistry researcher
2269.12 ISCO 2269 - Health professionals not elsewhere classified
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anatomical pathology technician

Anatomical pathology technicians assist specialised doctors in pathology in conducting post-mortem examinations, keeping records of the samples, specimens, organs and the respective findings and taking care of their appropriate disposal under supervision, following the orders of the doctor of medicine.

assistant pathology techniciantechnician in anatomical pathologypathology technicianpathology laboratory services technicianassistant in anatomical pathologyanatomical pathology technologistmortuary techniciananatomical pathology technical assistantpathology laboratory technician
3240.2.1 ISCO 3240 - Veterinary technicians and assistants
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animal artificial insemination technician

Animal artificial insemination technicians are in charge of the impregnation of an animal using collected semen, in accordance with national legislation.

animal artificial insemination techniciansartificial insemination engineerAI technicianAI specialistAI engineeranimal AI technicianartificial inseminatorartificial insemination specialist
2269.9.1 ISCO 2269 - Health professionals not elsewhere classified
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animal assisted therapist

Animal assisted therapists provide support to individuals with cognitive, motoric, or social-emotional disabilities through animal assisted intervention. They involve pets and domesticated animals in a specific intervention plan such as therapy, education, and human service, and aim to restore and maintain the patients` well-being and recovery.

animal assisted intervention professional
2131.1 ISCO 2131 - Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals
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animal behaviourist

Animal behaviourists work with animals and people to study, observe, assess and understand animal behaviour in relation to specific factors and to prevent or address inappropriate or problematic behaviours within individual animals through the development of suitable environments and management regimes, in accordance with national legislation. 

ethologistanimal behaviour expertanimal behavior expertanimal behaviour specialistanimal behaviour therapistanimal behavioristsanimal behavior specialistanimal behavior therapist
5164.1 ISCO 5164 - Pet groomers and animal care workers
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animal care attendant

Animal care attendants provide routine care for non-production animals, which may include feeding, watering, cleaning, exercise and enrichment, grooming, training and monitoring of the health and welfare, in accordance with national legislation.

laboratory animal care workerequine groomanimal care provideranimal retail caretakeranimal rescue caretakeranimal retail careranimal care workeranimal care specialistwildlife rehabilitatoranimal cleaneranimal care attendantsanimal keeperanimal rescue careranimal rescue officeranimal keeping specialist
2250.1 ISCO 2250 - Veterinarians
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animal chiropractor

Animal chiropractors provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on spinal manipulation or manual therapy for animals in accordance with national legislation.

animal chiropractitionerveterinary chiropractoranimal chiropractors
3240.2.2 ISCO 3240 - Veterinary technicians and assistants
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animal embryo transfer technician

Animal embryo transfer technicians aid and support the carrying out of embryo transfer under veterinary supervision in accordance with national legislation.

animal embryo transfer scientistanimal embryo transfer specialistanimal embryo transfer engineerembryo transfer techniciananimal embryo transfer technicians
1120.1 ISCO 1120 - Managing directors and chief executives
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animal facility manager

Animal facility managers coordinate and plan all activities of a zoo. They formulate policies, manage daily operations, and plan the use of materials and human resources. They are the driving force and public face of their institution. This often involves representing their institution on a national, regional and global scale and taking part in coordinated zoo activities.

aquarium CEOzoo chief executive officerzoo CEOaquarium managing directoraquarium chief operating officerzoo managing directorzoo chief operating officerzoo COOaquarium COOaquarium chief executive officer
2131.2 ISCO 2131 - Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals
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animal feed nutritionist

Animal feed nutritionists analyse the nutritional value of animal feeds in order to provide dietary advice to agricultural, manufacturing, zoological and public sector staff. They undertake research on nutritionally balanced food stuffs and maintain awareness of technical and scientific developments on the subject.

feed nutritionistanimal feed expertanimal nutrition expert
8160.1 ISCO 8160 - Food and related products machine operators
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animal feed operator

Animal feed operators tend various animal feed processing machines in industrial plants such as mixing machines, filling machines, and loading machines.

feed mill operatoranimal feed workerfeed mill workeranimal feederfeederfeed worker
3122.4.1 ISCO 3122 - Manufacturing supervisors
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animal feed supervisor

Animal feed supervisors supervise the manufacturing process of animal feeds. They control quality, take samples for labs, follow up on lab results and take measures according to the results.

animal feed production manageranimal feed production processorfeed mill supervisorlivestock feed supervisorfeed manufactureranimal feed quality controllerfodder production supervisor
5164.1.1 ISCO 5164 - Pet groomers and animal care workers
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animal groomer

Animal groomers are in charge of grooming a range of animals, using the correct equipment, materials and methods. It includes use of appropriate and safe handling techniques and the promotion of good hygiene, health and welfare of the animal. 

animal groomersdog groomerdog grooming specialisthorse groomergroomer of animalscat groomeranimal grooming service provideranimal grooming specialistpoultry groomer
5164.2 ISCO 5164 - Pet groomers and animal care workers
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animal handler

Animal handlers are in charge of handling animals in a working role and continue the training of the animal, in accordance with national legislation.

animal carerstud animal handleranimal care assistantanimal handlers
2250.4.1 ISCO 2250 - Veterinarians
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animal hydrotherapist

Animal hydrotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on use of water-resistance to treat conditions, assist post-operative recovery, give pre-operative exercises and enhance general fitness in accordance with national legislation.

animal hydrotherapistsveterinary hydrotherapist
2250.4.2 ISCO 2250 - Veterinarians
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animal massage therapist

Animal massage therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral concentrating on manual and mechanical manipulation of soft tissues to promote healing and recovery in animals in accordance with national legislation.

animal masseuranimal massage therapistsveterinary masseurveterinary massage therapist
2250.2 ISCO 2250 - Veterinarians
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animal osteopath

Animal osteopaths provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of treatment techniques using manipulation of the body tissues to resolve strain and injury in animals in accordance with national legislation.

veterinary osteopathic therapistveterinary osteopathanimal ostepathic therapistanimal osteopaths
2250.3 ISCO 2250 - Veterinarians
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animal physiotherapist

Animal physiotherapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral. They concentrate on the application of physical therapy and exercise procedures to support animal rehabilitation after a surgery or an injury, aiming to return the animals to normal function and/or maintain performance in accordance with national legislation.

animal physical threapistveterinary physiotherapist
5164.3 ISCO 5164 - Pet groomers and animal care workers
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animal shelter worker

Animal shelter workers provide animal care routine services at the animal shelter. They receive animals brought to the shelter, respond to calls about lost or injured animals, nurse animals, clean cages, handle papers for adoption of animals, transport animals to the veterinarian and maintain database with the animals present in the shelter.

animal helperanimal shelter employeeanimal shelter assistantanimal shelter helperanimal washer
2250.4 ISCO 2250 - Veterinarians
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animal therapist

Animal therapists provide a therapeutic treatment following veterinary diagnosis or referral.

animal rehab therapistanimal rehabilitation therapistanimal therapistsanimal convalescence therapist
5164.2.1 ISCO 5164 - Pet groomers and animal care workers
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animal trainer

Animal trainers train animals and/or animal handlers for general and specific purposes, including assistance, security, leisure, competition, transportation, obedience and routine handling, entertainment and education, in accordance with national legislation.

dog training specialistanimal behaviour traineranimal behaviour training specialistpet trainercanine training specialistcat behaviouristzoo animal trainercanine traineranimal trainers
5419.9 ISCO 5419 - Protective services workers not elsewhere classified
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animal welfare inspector

Animal welfare inspectors investigate alleged reports of animal cruelty or neglect, rescue or collect animals in immediate or potential risk, liaise with internal and external agencies and other animal welfare establishments, educate and advise owners and carers of animals, seek to improve or maintain the welfare of the animal(s), and prevent or alleviate suffering.

animal social workeranimal welfare workeranimal welfare officeranimal control officeranimal welfare inspectorsanimal rescue inspectoranimal welfare coordinatoranimal protection officeranimal rescue operatoranimal wellbeing officer
2654.1.1 ISCO 2654 - Film, stage and related directors and producers
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animation director

Animation directors supervise and recruit multimedia artists. They are responsible for the quality of the animation, that the production is delivered on time and within budget.

animation process directorcartoon animation directoranimation supervisoranimation technical directortechnical animation supervisorsequence animation directoranimation design directorsupervising animatordirector of animationmechanical animation directoranimations directorfilm animation directordirector of animationscharacter animation director
2166.2 ISCO 2166 - Graphic and multimedia designers
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animation layout artist

Animation layout artists work with the cameramen and director to coordinate and create optimal 3D animation shots. They translate 2D storyboards into 3D animated shots and are responsible for camera angles, frames and lighting of animation scenes. Animation layout artists decide which action takes place in which animation scene.

layout technical directorlayout animatorbackground layout artistset up technical director2D layout artist3D layout artist3D layout animatorsenior layout artistanimation layout designerlead layout artist2D layout animatorlayout artist
2166.3 ISCO 2166 - Graphic and multimedia designers
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animator

Animators use software to create animations, these are rapidly sequenced together images to create an illusion of movement.

animatorscomputer animation artistanimation designer3D animation artistcartoon animator2D animatorhand-drawn animatorcomputer animator3D animation specialistanimation specialist3D animation designer3D computer-generated imagery animator2D computer animation artist2D hand-drawn animator3D computer animation artisttraditional animator2D animation artist2D animation specialistCGI animator2D animation designeranimation artist
8122.2 ISCO 8122 - Metal finishing, plating and coating machine operators
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anodising machine operator

Anodising machine operators set up and tend anodising machines designed to provide otherwise finished metal workpieces, usually aluminum-based, with a durable, anodic oxide, corrosion-resistant finishing coat, by a electrolyctic passiviation process that increases the thickness of the natural oxide layer of the metal workpieces' surface.

anodiseranode treater operatoranodise machine operatoranode line operatoranode machine operativeanodising line techniciananode machine techniciananodising machine operativeanode treateranode machine operator
2632.1 ISCO 2632 - Sociologists, anthropologists and related professionals
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anthropologist

Anthropologists research all aspects of life pertaining to humans. They study the various civilisations that have existed along the time and their ways of organisation. They attempt to analyse the physical, societal, linguistic, political, economical, philosophical, and cultural aspects of different people. The aim of their studies is to understand and describe the past of humanity and solve topical societal problems. They explore different perspectives such as philosophical anthropology.

ethnologistgender scientistmusic scientistsocial anthropologistforensic anthropologistanthropologuesociocultural anthropologistmovie scientisttheatre scientistcultural scientistmusicology scientistbiological anthropologistarts scientistanthropology research scientistlinguistic anthropologisttelevision scientistarchaeological anthropologistart sciences scientistcultural anthropologist
2310.1.1 ISCO 2310 - University and higher education teachers
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anthropology lecturer

Anthropology lecturers are subject professors, teachers, or lecturers who instruct students who have obtained an upper secondary education diploma in their own specialised field of study, anthropology, which is predominantly academic in nature. They work with their university research assistants and university teaching assistants for the preparation of lectures and of exams, grading papers and exams and leading review and feedback sessions for the students. They also conduct academic research in their field of anthropology, publish their findings and liaise with other university colleagues.

anthropology docenthigher education anthropology teacherprofessor of anthropologylecturer in anthropologyanthropology teacheruniversity anthropology lectureranthropology lectoruniversity lecturer in anthropologyanthropology professorinstructor in anthropologylecturer of anthropologyanthropology instructorspecialist lecturer in anthropologyuniversity anthropology teacher
7522.1 ISCO 7522 - Cabinet-makers and related workers
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antique furniture reproducer

Antique furniture reproducers duplicate and recreate antique furniture. They prepare drawings and templates of the article, create, fit and assemble parts and finish the article after original specifications.

antique furniture carverreproduction antique furniture copierfurniture reproducerreproduction period furniture craftswomanreproduction furniture workerreproduction furniture craftsmanreproduction period furniture craftspersonantique furniture copierreproduction antique furniture craftswomanreproduction furniture makerreproduction period furniture craftsmanperiod furniture makerperiod furniture reproducerantique furniture makerreproduction furniture craftspersonreproduction furniture craftswomanreproduction antique furniture craftsmanreproduction antique furniture workerreproduction antique furniture makerreproduction antique furniture craftspersonperiod furniture copierperiod furniture carverreproduction antique furniture carverreproduction period furniture makerreproduction period furniture worker
1420.4.2 ISCO 1420 - Retail and wholesale trade managers
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antique shop manager

Antique shop managers assume responsibility for activities and staff in specialised shops.

collectables shop managerantique furniture shop managerantiques and collectibles shop managerantiquities store managerantiques dealerantique furniture store managerantiques and collectables shop managerantiques store managerantiques and collectibles store managerantiques showroom managerantiques gallery managerantiquities shop managerantiques shop manager
2149.2 ISCO 2149 - Engineering professionals not elsewhere classified
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application engineer

Application engineers deal with the technical requirements, management, and design for the development of various engineering applications, such as systems, new product designs, or the improvements of processes. They are responsible for the implementation of a design or process improvement, they offer technical support for products, answer questions about the technical functionality and assist the sales team.

application engineering consultantapplication engineering specialistapplied research engineerapplication technology engineering consultantapplication technology engineerapplied engineerapplication engineering adviserapplication technology engineering expertapplication engineering expertapplication technology engineering adviserapplication technology engineering specialist
2131.4.1 ISCO 2131 - Biologists, botanists, zoologists and related professionals
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aquaculture biologist

Aquaculture biologists apply knowledge gained from research about aquatic animals and plant life and their interactions with each other and the environment, in order to improve aquaculture production, prevent animal health and environmental problems and to provide solutions if necessary.

expert in aquaculture biologyaquaculture biology researcheraquaculture biology research analystconsultant aquaculture biologistaquaculture biology scholaraquaculture biology research scientistaquaculture biology specialistspecialist in aquaculture biologyaquaculture biology expertaquaculture biology science researcheraquaculture biology scientistaquaculture biology analyst
9216.1 ISCO 9216 - Fishery and aquaculture labourers
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aquaculture cage mooring worker

Aquaculture cage mooring workers operate highly-specialised equipment in order to moor cages in stable stations, drifting cages or even self-propelled and semi-submerged cages. 

fish farm cage mooring workerfisheries cage mooring workerfish cage mooring worker
6221.1 ISCO 6221 - Aquaculture workers
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aquaculture cage technician

Aquaculture cage technicians operate in the production of aquatic organisms in water-based (freshwater, brackish water, salt water) on-growing processes in cages.

cage technicianaquaculture support workerfish cage techniciantechnician in aquaculture cages
2133.2 ISCO 2133 - Environmental protection professionals
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aquaculture environmental analyst

Aquaculture environmental analysts assess, plan and implement programmes to recognise, monitor and control environmental factors that can potentially affect the health of aquatic animals and plants.

aquaculture environmental scientistaquaculture environment specialistmarine scientistfish farming environmental specialistaquaculture environmental specialistspecialist in aquaculture environmental analysis
1312.1 ISCO 1312 - Aquaculture and fisheries production managers
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aquaculture harvesting manager

Aquaculture harvesting managers control harvesting operations of aquatic organisms which entails understanding and knowledge of techniques and equipment used in harvesting processes.

aquaculture harvesting supervisorfish farm harvesting managerharvesting operations managermanager of aquaculture harvesting
6221.2 ISCO 6221 - Aquaculture workers
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aquaculture harvesting technician

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.

aquaculture harvesting inspectormarine harvesting inspectorfish farm harvesting technicianfisheries harvesting techniciantechnician in aquaculture harvestingwater harvesting inspectorharvest technicianaquatic harvesteraquaculture harvest technicianmarine harvesting manageraquatic harvester operatorwater harvesting operativeharvesting technician
9216.2 ISCO 9216 - Fishery and aquaculture labourers
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aquaculture harvesting worker

Aquaculture harvesting workers work in the harvesting of those aquatic organisms cultured in land-based on-growing processes.

harvesting workerfish farming harvesting workeraquatic animals harvesting worker
6221.3 ISCO 6221 - Aquaculture workers
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aquaculture hatchery manager

Aquaculture hatchery managers plan, direct, and coordinate the production in large-scale aquaculture operations to breed fish and shellfish, developing aquaculture breeding strategies using various types of spawning techniques. They control the reproduction and the early life cycle stages of cultured species. They supervise incubation, early feeding and rearing techniques of the cultured species.

manager of aquaculture hatcheryaquaculture hatchery supervisorfish farm hatchery supervisor
6221.4 ISCO 6221 - Aquaculture workers
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aquaculture hatchery technician

Aquaculture hatchery technicians operate and control all aspects of the hatchery production processes, from broodstock management to pregrowing juveniles.

fish hatchery techniciantechnician in aquaculture hatcheryfish farm hatchery technician
6221.5 ISCO 6221 - Aquaculture workers
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aquaculture hatchery worker

Aquaculture hatchery workers are active in the production of aquatic organisms in land-based hatchery processes. They assist in the process of raising organisms throughout the early stages of their life cycle and the release of organisms when necessary.

fish farm hatchery workeraquatic animals hatchery worker
1312.2 ISCO 1312 - Aquaculture and fisheries production managers
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aquaculture husbandry manager

Aquaculture husbandry managers specialise in the husbandry of ongrowing aquatic species, especially in the feeding, growth, and stock management processes.

aquaculture on-growing managerfish farm on-growing manageraquatic animals husbandry managerfish farm on-growing supervisoraquaculture on-growing supervisor
6221.6 ISCO 6221 - Aquaculture workers
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aquaculture husbandry technician

Aquaculture husbandry technicians operate in aquatic organisms' production, specialising in the husbandry of ongrowing culture processes, especially in feeding and stock management.

fish farm husbandry techniciantechnician in aquaculture husbandryfisheries husbandry technicianaquaculture on-growing technician
6221.7 ISCO 6221 - Aquaculture workers
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aquaculture husbandry worker

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.

fish farming husbandry workeraquaculture on-growing workeraquatic animals husbandry worker
6221.8 ISCO 6221 - Aquaculture workers
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aquaculture mooring manager

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.

fish farm mooring operatorfishery mooring manageraquaculture mooring supervisorfish farm mooring managerfish culture mooring manager
1312.3 ISCO 1312 - Aquaculture and fisheries production managers
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aquaculture production manager

Aquaculture production managers plan, direct and coordinate the production of fish, shellfish or other forms of aquatic life such as cash crops, in large-scale aquaculture operations to culture and harvest or for release into fresh, brackish or salt water. 

fishery production managerfish farm production managermanager of aquaculture production
3142.1.1 ISCO 3142 - Agricultural technicians
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aquaculture quality supervisor

Aquaculture quality supervisors establish standards and policies for the quality control of aquatic organisms’ production. They test and inspect the stock according to hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) principles and safety regulations.

supervisor of aquaculture qualityfish farming supervisoraquaculture quality manager
6221.9 ISCO 6221 - Aquaculture workers
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aquaculture rearing technician

Aquaculture rearing technicians operate in aquatic organisms' production. They are specialists in the rearing, weaning and production of juveniles.

technician in aquaculture rearingfish culturistfish rearing technician