Occupation

343131 Aquaculture Supervisor

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OSCA - Occupation Standard Classification for Australia
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Reference period
2024, Version 1.0

343131 Aquaculture Supervisor

Supervises and performs specialist roles in aquacultural farming operations, including in hatcheries, grow-out operations, and initial processing and packing of harvested product.

Specialisation

  • Processing Supervisor (Aquaculture)

Skill level: 3

Main tasks

  • Supervises the breeding, raising and harvesting of fish, prawns, oysters and other aquatic stock
  • Supervises the inspection, operation and maintenance of specialised aquaculture equipment and machinery, including ponds, cages, recirculating aquaculture systems, longlines and flow-through systems
  • Oversees the harvesting, sorting, grading and packing of aquatic stock
  • Trains Aquaculture Workers, and supervises aquaculture farm work routines and day-to-day aquacultural production operations