ISCO Occupation Group 6221.10 Aquaculture Recirculation Technician

From Open Risk Manual

Definition

Aquaculture Recirculation Technician: Aquaculture recirculation technicians operate and control the production processes of aquatic organisms in land-based recirculation systems, which utilise water re-use processes and the operation of pumping, aerating, heating, lighting and biofilter equipment as well as backup power systems.

Essential Skills

  • Monitor Feeding Behaviour
  • Fish Welfare Regulations
  • Monitor Fish Mortality Rates
  • Fish Biology
  • Perform Water Chemistry Analysis
  • Identify Risks In Aquaculture Facilities
  • Apply Fish Treatments
  • Participate In The Organisation Of Emergency Drills
  • Carry Out Fish Disease Prevention Measures
  • Write Work-Related Reports
  • Use It Tools
  • Animal Welfare Legislation
  • Recirculation Systems
  • Monitor Water Quality
  • Water Chemistry Analysis
  • Measure Water Quality Parameters
  • Control Fish Diseases
  • Work As A Team
  • Draw Up Risk Assessment
  • Implement Fin Fish Feeding Regimes
  • Collect Biological Data
  • Assessment Of Risks And Threats
  • Operate Hatchery Recirculation System
  • Water Reuse
  • Monitor Growth Rates Of Cultivated Fish Species
  • Make Time-Critical Decisions
  • Monitor Fish Health Status
  • Aquatic Resources Biosecurity
  • Interpret Scientific Data To Assess Water Quality
  • Maintain Recirculation Systems
  • Maintain Specified Water Characteristics
  • Ensure Aquaculture Personnel Health And Safety
  • Preserve Fish Samples For Diagnosis
  • Operate Control Systems


Optional Skills

  • Maintain Internal Communication Systems
  • Lead A Team
  • Use Communication Devices
  • Plan Team Building
  • Create Solutions To Problems
  • Screen Live Fish Deformities
  • Communicate In English In A Competent Way
  • Provide Training
  • Observe Abnormal Fish Behaviour
  • Conduct Fish Mortality Studies
  • Communicate Verbal Instructions
  • Plan The Work Of Teams And Individuals
  • Develop Work Plans To Solve Problems
  • Provide On-Site Training In Aquaculture Facilities


Alternative Names

  • Fish Farm Recirculation Technician
  • Technician In Aquaculture Recirculation
  • Fishery Recirculation Technician


Higher Level