Aquaculture Production Manager Production & Specialised Services Managers
SaveWhat Does an Aquaculture Production Manager Do?
Aquaculture production managers plan, direct and coordinate the production of fish, shellfish or other forms of aquatic life such as cash crops, in large-scale aquaculture operations to culture and harvest or for release into fresh, brackish or salt water.
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Aquaculture Reproduction
The techniques used to induce spawning, spawning on nests, stripping using appropriate techniques for specific species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and others. The environmental control of spawning, the use of hormones to induce reproduction and the broodstock recruitment by genetic selection.
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Skills You Need to Become an Aquaculture Production Manager
Essential Skills
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EssentialAquaculture Reproduction knowledge
The techniques used to induce spawning, spawning on nests, stripping using appropriate techniques for specific species of fish, molluscs, crustaceans and others. The environmental control of spawning, the use of …
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EssentialShellfish Cultivation Systems knowledge
Technical design principles of shellfish cultivation systems, such as longline, Bouchot, tressels, suspended culture, tables, bottom culture.
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EssentialUnderstand Fresh Water Ecosystems knowledge
Understand fresh water ecosystems.
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EssentialAnimal Welfare Legislation knowledge
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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EssentialFish Biology knowledge
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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EssentialEnvironmental Legislation knowledge
The environmental policies and legislation applicable in a certain domain.
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EssentialHusbandry And Harvesting Effects On Aquatic Resources knowledge
Understand husbandry and harvesting effects on aquatic resources, fish, molluscs and crustaceans.
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EssentialQuality Standards Applicable To Aquaculture Products knowledge
Quality schemes, label rouge, ISO systems, HACCP procedures, bio/organic status, traceability labels.
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EssentialBiosecurity knowledge
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.
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EssentialFish Harvesting Methods knowledge
Knowledge of up-to-date fish harvesting methods.
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EssentialPrinciples Of Insurance knowledge
Understand the principles of insurance, including third party liability, stock and facilities.
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EssentialEscapee Contingency Plans knowledge
The procedures to follow in case there are escapees from cage systems.
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EssentialAquaculture Production Planning Software knowledge
The functioning principles and usage of a software dedicated to the planning of aquculture production.
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EssentialDesign Principles Of Containment Systems knowledge
The design elements of different containment systems, such as cages, pens, nets, ponds and tanks.
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EssentialFish Grading knowledge
The method of how fish are graded according to their different characteristics: specification, size, quality and condition.
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EssentialRates Of Growth Assessment knowledge
The different methods used to evaluate the growth of most important cultivated species.
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EssentialApply Company Policies skill
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
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EssentialControl Aquatic Production Environment skill
Assess the impact of biological conditions such as algae and fouling organisms by managing water intakes, catchments and oxygen use.
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EssentialEnsure Aquaculture Personnel Health And Safety skill
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 …
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EssentialManage A Small-to-medium Business skill
Manage the organisational, financial and day-to-day operation of a small-to-medium enterprise.
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EssentialPerform Project Management skill
Manage and plan various resources, such as human resources, budget, deadline, results, and quality necessary for a specific project, and monitor the project's progress in order to achieve a specific …
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EssentialPlan The Work Of Teams And Individuals skill
Plan the work of teams and individuals. Assess the work of teams and individuals. Provide feedback to teams and individuals on work carried out. Support and mentor individuals and teams. …
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EssentialProvide On-site Training In Aquaculture Facilities skill
Provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities, through instruction and demonstration of skills. Provide, implement and supervise a training development plan.
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EssentialWrite Work-related Reports skill
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 …
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EssentialCompare Production Forecasts With Actual Results skill
Analyse the production performance and assess the deviation from the expected results.
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EssentialControl Fish Diseases skill
Identify the symptoms of fish diseases. Apply appropriate measures to treat or eliminate diagnosed conditions.
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EssentialDeliver Aquatic Products To Customer Specifications skill
Deliver aquatic products to customer specifications, with full understanding of customer requirements.
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EssentialDevelop Management Plans To Reduce Risks In Aquaculture skill
Develop a management plan to reduce the risks from pests, predators and diseases. Supervise implementation of plan, especially disease prevention measures, throughout the aquaculture facility.
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EssentialDevelop Stock Health Programmes skill
Develop a health and welfare programme for those aquatic resources under cultivation, in consultation with the fish health specialist
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EssentialImplement Contingency Plans For Escapees skill
Carry out contingency plans for cage escapees. Carry out fish capture escape operations.
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EssentialManage Aquatic Resources Stock Production skill
Set up a farm stock production spreadsheet and feed budget (feeding, growth, biomass, mortality, FCR, harvesting). Monitor and maintain stock production.
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EssentialMonitor Growth Rates Of Cultivated Fish Species skill
Monitor and assess growth rates and biomass of cultivated fish species, taking mortalities into account. Calculate and forecast growth rates. Monitor and assess mortalities.
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EssentialMonitor The Farm Environmental Management Plan skill
Identify environmental designations and directives that relate to a given farm and incorporate their requirements in to the farm planning process. Monitor the implementation of the farm environmental management plan …
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EssentialMonitor The Use Of Resources In Production skill
Observe and check the use of resources such as food, oxygen, energy, water in the production process.
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EssentialPlan Aquatic Resources Feeding Regimes skill
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.
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EssentialSupervise Aquaculture Facilities skill
Supervise aquaculture facilities and identify equipment needs. Understand aquaculture equipment drawings, plans, and design principles of different containment systems.
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EssentialSupervise Waste Disposal skill
Supervise disposal of biological waste and chemical waste according to regulations.
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EssentialSupervise Waste Water Treatments skill
Supervise waste water treatment according to environmental regulations.
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OptionalTraceability In Food Industry knowledge
Traceability measures to respond to potential risks that can arise in food and feed, so as to ensure that all food products are safe for humans to eat.
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OptionalFish Anatomy knowledge
The study of the form or morphology of fish species.
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OptionalMarketing Principles knowledge
The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.
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OptionalPlankton Production knowledge
The methods, characteristics and equipment used to cultivate phytoplankton, microalgae and live prey such as rotifers or Artemia with advanced techniques.
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OptionalCollaborate With Animal Related Professionals skill
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.
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OptionalCommunicate In English In A Competent Way language skill
Competent use of English; R351refers to level C1 in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
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OptionalImplement Scientific Decision Making In Healthcare skill
Implement scientific findings for evidence-based practice, integrating research evidence into decision making by forming a focused clinical question in response to a recognised information need, searching for the most appropriate …
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OptionalMake Independent Operating Decisions skill
Make immediate operating decisions as necessary without reference to others, taking into account the circumstances and any relevant procedures and legislation. Determine alone which option is the best for a …
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OptionalPerform Market Research skill
Gather, assess and represent data about target market and customers in order to facilitate strategic development and feasibility studies. Identify market trends.
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OptionalProvide Technical Documentation skill
Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and …
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OptionalUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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OptionalWork In Inclement Conditions skill
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OptionalWork In Outdoor Conditions skill
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OptionalWork In Shifts skill
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.
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OptionalAssess Site Production Potential skill
Assess the production potential of a site. Assess the trophic resources of a natural site and assess advantages and constraints of a site.
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OptionalDevelop Aquaculture Breeding Strategies skill
Create and develop an aquaculture breeding strategy using a variety of techniques; naturally spawned fish eggs, induced spawning of fish eggs, environmental controlled spawning, hormonally regulated fish spawning, broodstock recruitment …
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OptionalDevelop Aquaculture Strategies skill
Cultivate strategies for aquaculture plans based on reports and research in order to deal with specific fish farm issues. Plan and organise work activities in order to improve aquaculture production …
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OptionalDevelop Food Safety Programmes skill
Develop a food safety programme including traceability, ISO quality systems and HACCP risk management procedures.
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OptionalDraw Up Marketing And Sales Plan skill
Write a a viable plan where the position of a business is described within a specific market and the marketing strategy for the following years is layed down. It should …
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OptionalOrganise Sale Of Live Products skill
Organise the sale of live products, be able to negotiate prices and quantities. Secure good payment conditions. Know the different techniques needed for selling harvested products.
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OptionalOrganise Staff Assessment skill
Organising the overall assessment process of the staff.
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OptionalPerform Water Treatments skill
Perform regularly water testing, ensuring that water management and filtration processes follow reasonable management practices, industry standards, or commonly accepted farming practices. Record previous water contaminations, the source of contamination …
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OptionalPrepare Documentation For International Shipping skill
Understand how to prepare and process official documents for international shipping.
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OptionalSet Up Documentation Control System skill
Set up and maintain documentation control system
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OptionalSolve Operational Transport Problems skill
Communicate with clients and providers in the event of a delay; undertake measures to provide solutions. Take decisions and work proactively in order to avoid operational problems.
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