Skills by Occupation

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

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