Aquaculture Husbandry Worker Market-oriented Skilled Forestry & Fishery Workers

Rope manipulation which relates to knotting and splicing.

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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.

Collect biological specimens, record and summarise biological data for use in technical studies, developing environmental management plans and biological products.

Measure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.

Operate a forklift, a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads.

Screen for deformities in live fish including larvae

Operate equipment for water disinfection, using different methods and techniques, such as mechanical filtration, depending on needs.

Work in rotating shifts, where the goal is to keep a service or production line running around the clock and each day of the week.

Assist skilled professional with immersions and injection vaccination procedures.

Carry out manual feeding. Calibrate and operate automatic and computerised feeding systems.

Maintain aquaculture equipment and identify equipment needs. Carry out routine maintenance and minor repairs as needed.

Prepare environment and equipment for fish disease specialist treatments, including vaccination treatments.

Clean and disinfect equipment and treatment systems, as well as holding units such as tanks.

Gather dead fish in recipients like tanks and cages.

Collect fish and shellfish samples for diagnosis by fish diseases specialists.

Collect information on growth rate in farm aquatic species.

Comply with the right regulations and practices for hygienically handling fishery related tasks and responsibilities in fishery operations.

Comply with policies and institutional regulations to guarantee a safe workplace for employees in fishery and aquaculture operations. Deal with potential risks and dangers by taking appropriate safety measures.

Identity major European farmed fish, shellfish and crustacean species.

Handle safe loading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.

Clean and disinfect equipment and treatment systems. Drain and clean aquaculture tanks and troughs using brushes, chemicals, and water. Prepare fish holding units to receive fish and change nets. Conduct …

Clean equipment and treatment tools. Drain and clean aquaculture ponds using brushes, chemicals, and water. Prepare holding containers for fish and change the nets. Conduct swimthroughs. Stock fish in holding …

Maintain water quality in ponds, lagoons and sluices.

Measure flow of water in tanks and natural freshwater bodies. Measure parameters of water quality, such as pH, temperature, oxygen, salinity, CO2, N2, NO2, NH4, turbidity, and chlorophyll.

Manure aquaculture ponds

Identify and measure the biological, physico-chemical impacts of specific aquaculture farm activity on the environment. Carry out all necessary tests, including collection and processing of samples for analysis.

Measure water flow, water intakes and catchments.

Monitor the health of fish, based on feeding and general behaviour. Interpret environmental parameters and analyse mortalities.

Operate biological filtration in aquaculture facilities.

Operate fish capture equipment, for grading, sampling or harvesting purposes.

Gather live fish using techniques which minimise the stress caused to fish and avoid fish escapes occurring. Grade them manually or using equipment. Report on the grading operation, ensuring compliance …

Prepare fish holding units to receive fish. Conduct swim throughs.

Stock fish into holding units and maintain good environmental condition within the holding unit.

Transport live and harvested fish, molluscs, crustaceans from farm to client.

Handle safe unloading of equipment in given restrictive conditions.

Perform manual operations such as manually lift, transfer position and set down a load. Operate lifting gear such as winch, sea crane, telescopic loader, and forklift.

Operate different water oxygenation systems according to requirements: surface aerators, paddle wheel aerators, column/cascade aerators, and pure oxygenation systems.

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

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Childminding Accident & Incident Record Book

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Use of transportation gear, such as car, forklift, truck, tractor, trailer, convoy.

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

Communicate with participants in more than one language of the European Union; handle a crisis following guidelines and recognise the importance of proper behaviour in crisis situations.

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.

Choose the adequate substances and methods to extinguish fires depending on their size, such as water and various chemical agents. Use a breathing apparatus.

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

Monitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.

Examine the extent of the damage and consequences when an incident causes pollution, and report it to the relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.

Keep the team leader informed on current and emerging issues.

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

Observe and report fish harvest and variations from expected harvest quota.

Initiate and progress in life long learning of the different challenging activities and operations which take place on board of a fishing vessel or in an aquaculture facility.

Work as part of a crew or team, and meet team deadlines and responsibilities together.