Aquaculture Husbandry Manager Production & Specialised Services Managers

The study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and distribution.

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Biology and Ecology of Fishes

James S. Diana, Tomas O.…

2023

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Aquaculture Businesses: A Practical Guide to Economics and Marketing

Carole Engle

2020

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The methods to report and record incidents and accidents in the workplace.

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Practical Guide to Effective Workplace Accident Investigation

Ron C. McKinnon

2022

Accident and Incident Report Book:

Med Moon

2020

The legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.

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Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare

Andrew Knight, Clive Phi…

2022

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Understand aquaculture cultivation equipment drawings and plans

The set of rules that apply in fish harvesting methods which ensure fish well-being.

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The Welfare of Fish

Tore S. Kristiansen, And…

2020

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Understand husbandry and harvesting effects on aquatic resources, fish, molluscs and crustaceans.

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Essentials of Aquaculture Practices

Norfazreena Mohd Faudzi,…

2024

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Understand impact of water currents on fish farms, in cages, ponds, lagoons and rivers.

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Aquaculture Businesses: A Practical Guide to Economics and Marketing

Carole Engle

2020

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Knowledge of up-to-date fish harvesting methods.

The functioning principles and usage of a software dedicated to the planning of aquculture production.

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1 book

Aquaculture Businesses: A Practical Guide to Economics and Marketing

Carole Engle

2020

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Be aware of the general principles of the concept of bio-security and in particular, the disease prevention rules to be implemented in case of epidemics endangering public health.

The method of how fish are graded according to their different characteristics: specification, size, quality and condition.

The procedures to follow in case there are escapees from cage systems.

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Ecosystem approach to aquaculture management

Food and Agriculture Org…

2021

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The different methods used to evaluate the growth of most important cultivated species.

Collaborate with veterinary and other animal related professionals through communication of animal details, case records and summary reports orally or via written or electronic transfer.

Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.

Make sure that health and safety procedures have been established and followed across all aquaculture facilities including cages. Ensure that personnel and general public are instructed and all work activities …

Handle unforeseen incidents concerning animals and circumstances which call for urgent action in an appropriate professional manner.

Analyse and interpret data like biological properties to know the quality of water.

Monitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.

Compose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligible way so …

Analyse the quality of water by monitoring the state of temperature and oxygen, among other parameters.

Calculate and forecast growth rates. Monitor and assess growth and biomass taking mortality into account, based on the different methods of growth assessment.

Develop a plan which lists risks from outdoor factors, such as predators, and pests.

Develop a health and welfare programme for those aquatic resources under cultivation, in consultation with the fish health specialist

Ensure that personnel comply with cage safety requirements.

Ensure that operations comply with standards for sustainable aquaculture.

Identify the hazards and evaluate the risks to health and safety in aquaculture facilities.

Carry out contingency plans for cage escapees. Carry out fish capture escape operations.

Implement daily fin fish feeding regimes to take account of environmental variations. Check feeding regimes are followed through the accurate implementation of feeding procedures. Implement adjustments to feeding regimes to …

Supervise and maintain aquaculture equipment and machinery, such as containment systems, lifting gear, transportation gear, disinfection equipment, heating equipment, oxygenation equipment, electrical equipment, air lift pumps, submersible pumps, live fish …

Set up a farm stock production spreadsheet and feed budget (feeding, growth, biomass, mortality, FCR, harvesting). Monitor and maintain stock production.

Manage water flows and catchments in ponds, lagoons and sluices.

Supervise, instruct and plan work for teams or individual members of the team. Set up time schedules and make sure they are followed.

Make sure that feeders, feeding system and monitoring instruments are working. Analyse feedback from the instruments.

Observe and check the use of resources such as food, oxygen, energy, water in the production process.

Make the appropriate operations to ensure aquatic resources for feeding regimes, taking into consideration farming constraints:set up fish feeding regimes, check animal feeding behaviour and operate computerised feed systems.

Scout for pest damage, order pesticides as needed and within given budget, supervise mixing and application of pesticides, maintain records of pesticide application.

Supervise disposal of biological waste and chemical waste according to regulations.

Supervise waste water treatment according to environmental regulations.

Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations (FAO) Code of Conduct for Responsible Fisheries and the guidelines established for professional fishers.

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Aquaculture development

FAO

2025

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The operational plan and the contingency plan for the diving operation, the diving equipment to be used in the diving operation, the diving signals to be used in the diving …

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Scuba Diving Operational Risk Management

Claudio Gino Ferreri

2024

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Check diving equipment for valid certification to ensure its suitability. Ensure that any diving equipment is examined by a competent person before use, at least once on each day on …

Liaise via telephone by making and answering calls in a timely, professional and polite manner.

Competent use of English; R351refers to level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Communicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.

Provide training by using online technologies, adapting the learning materials, using e-learning methods and communicating online. Instruct virtual classrooms.

Utilise computers, IT equipment and modern day technology in an efficient way.

Analyse the training problems and identify the training requirements of an organisation or individuals, so as to provide them with instruction tailored to their prior mastery, profile, means and problem.

Perform maintenance actions, including small repairs, on diving equipment.

Efficiently operate common communication systems used in emergencies, such as base station mobile transmitters and receivers, portable transmitters and receivers, repeaters, cellular phones, pagers, automated vehicle locators, and satellite phones …

Operate small craft used for transport and feeding.

Make the necessary preparations to conduct a training session. Provide equipment, supplies and exercise materials. Ensure the training runs smoothly.

Perform hyperbaric interventions at a maximum pressure of 4 atmospheres. Prepare and review the personal equipment and the auxiliary material; perform and supervise the dive; realise maintenance of the diving …

Prepare for personnel operation of small craft, both with licence and without licence.

Provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities, through instruction and demonstration of skills. Provide, implement and supervise a training development plan.

Master foreign languages to be able to communicate in one or more foreign languages.

Lead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving …

Utilise computer equipment or digital devices to facilitate quality control, data management, and communication. Follow instructions given by a computer programme, create computer files or documents.

Operate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.

Collect fish mortality data. Identify causes of mortality and provide solutions .

Assess the dive with the dive team upon completion. Instruct the diver(s) so as to improve procedures and routines for future dives.

Develop training plans for outreach and visitor service assistants, guides and volunteers.

Assess the realisation of the training's learning outcomes and goals, the quality of teaching, and give transparent feedback to the trainers and trainees.