Aquaculture Site Supervisor Science & Engineering Technicians

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

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5 books

Accident & Incident Record Book

Paul Publishing Incident…

2019

Accident and Incident Report Book:

Med Moon

2020

Accident and Incident Book

Graceland Journals

2019

Accident and Incident Log

Graceland Journals

2018

Accident and Incident Logbook

Graceland Journals

2018

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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1 book

Routledge Handbook of Animal Welfare

Andrew Knight, Clive Phi…

2022

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Understand fresh water ecosystems.

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2 books

Handbook of Aquaculture

Rangana Sahu, Arjun Anan…

2025

Handbook On Freshwater Aquaculture

N. P.Singh

2020

The devices and systems used to extinguish fires; the classes and chemistry of fire.

The processes which allow the identification and classification of fish.

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

The methods for responding quickly to health emergencies in the workplace.

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1 book

Learning Interventions and Training: Providing Support during Health Emergencies

Jamie Sewan Johnston, Br…

2025

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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.

Understand the principles of insurance, including third party liability, stock and facilities.

Have a solid understanding of policies, strategies, institutions, and regulations concerning water.

The design elements of different containment systems, such as cages, pens, nets, ponds and tanks.

The methods and equipment required to extinguisht fires occured in aquaculture settings.

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

Compose procedures outlining specific actions to be taken in the event of an emergency, taking into account all the risks and dangers that could be involved, ensuring that the plans …

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 …

Organise and classify records of prepared reports and correspondence related to the performed work and progress records of tasks.

Perform activities for the maintenance of fire fighting and related safety systems.

Pursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.

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

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 …

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 …

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.

Set up security routines on site.

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

Inspect aquaculture harvesting tools and machinery to ensure that they work properly.

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 …

Maintain water quality in ponds, lagoons and sluices.

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

Oversee the landscaping maintenance work: mowing, strimming, spraying, weeding and pruning.

Organise work methodology and route of action for new tasks.

Determine aquaculture equipment in accordance with the needs of the company.

Supervise aquaculture facilities and identify equipment needs. Understand aquaculture equipment drawings, plans, and design principles of different containment systems.

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

Supervise waste water treatment according to environmental regulations.

Understand aquaculture cultivation equipment drawings and plans

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1 book

Aquaculture Technology

Martin Hochleithner

2018

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

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

Lead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.

Make recommendations for improvements to work activities

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.

Plan the working schedule of a group of people in order to meet all time and quality requirements.

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. …

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

Work with computer data systems such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

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.

Manage coordination of all activities across each shift.

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

Ensure an efficient management of work schedules meant for fishery and aquaculture activities.

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.