UNIT GROUP 1314 AQUACULTURE FARMERS
AQUACULTURE FARMERS plan, direct, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.
Skill Level:
The entry requirement for this unit group is a bachelor degree or higher qualification or at least 5 years relevant experience. In some instances relevant experience is required in addition to the formal qualification.
Tasks Include:
- planning and managing the operation of hatcheries to produce fish fry, seed oysters, crayfish, marron and prawns taking into account environmental and market factors
- monitoring and maintaining water quality to maintain health standards and optimal growing conditions
- identifying and controlling environmental toxins and diseases
- monitoring stock growth rates to determine when to harvest
- directing and overseeing the harvesting, grading and packaging of fish, oysters and other aquatic stock
- managing business capital, maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
Occupations:
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