Skills by Occupation

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

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