Skills by Occupation

carry out standard aquaculture stock health operations control fish diseases aquaculture cultivation equipment control aquatic production environment monitor feeding behaviour calculate aquatic resources growth rate perform fish grading operations identity aquaculture species apply standard feeding and nutrition protocols inspect aquaculture equipment apply fish treatments identify risks in aquaculture facilities implement fin fish feeding regimes preserve fish samples for diagnosis use aquaculture heavy equipment maintain technical equipment monitor feeding systems operate small craft ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety ensure cage safety requirements are followed rear food fish measure the impact of specific aquaculture activity swim rates of growth assessment computerised feeding systems monitor fish mortality rates monitor water quality ensure compliance with aquaculture standards aquaculture production planning software fish grading prepare for small craft operation carry out preparations for fish disease specialist fish biology carry out maintenance of aquaculture equipment assist with vaccination procedures

make time-critical decisions work in shifts perform diving interventions provide training collect dead fish communicate in English in a competent way maintain diving equipment critique the dive with the dive team communicate in an outdoor setting check diving equipment work in outdoor conditions plan the work of teams and individuals escapee contingency plans implement contingency plans for escapees lead a team work as a team provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities make independent operating decisions speak different languages communicate verbal instructions work in inclement conditions