Skills by Occupation

operate small craft observe abnormal fish behaviour supervise cage net systems operation of lifting gears carry out feeding operations handle waste monitor fish mortality rates check diving equipment monitor feeding systems implement fin fish feeding regimes control aquatic production environment assess cage water quality preserve fish samples for diagnosis measure water flow carry out fish disease prevention measures apply standard feeding and nutrition protocols maintain diving equipment carry out maintenance on cage equipment and machinery perform water treatments fish biology fish grading apply fish treatments swim maintain aquaculture cage equipment measure water quality parameters perform water chemistry analysis prepare for small craft operation identify common aquatic species diseases screen live fish deformities water currents maintain grading equipment carry out preparations for fish disease specialist monitor feeding behaviour monitor fish health status use water disinfection equipment pests and diseases perform diving interventions rates of growth assessment

prepare fish harvesting equipment maintain ropes communicate in English in a competent way operate an emergency communication system speak different languages have computer literacy ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety conduct fish mortality studies rope manipulation use different communication channels prepare aquatic animals for harvesting maintain internal communication systems harvest aquatic resources use communication devices handle harvested fish make time-critical decisions set up fish harvesting equipment manage cage nets undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations