About this career
Aquaculture harvesting technicians operate the harvesting process of aquatic organisms' production, managing the complex equipment and machinery used in the harvesting of specific cultured species.
Essential skills
apply fish harvest methods
apply fish treatments
carry out fish disease prevention measures
carry out preparations for fish disease specialist
collect broodstock
collect dead fish
control aquatic production environment
ensure compliance with aquaculture standards
estimate harvest costs
extinguish fires
handle fish harvesting waste
handle harvested fish
harvest aquatic resources
identity aquaculture species
maintain fish harvesting equipment
maintain grading equipment
monitor aquaculture feeding behaviour
monitor fish health status
monitor fish mortality rates
monitor live fish collection
monitor treated fish
observe abnormal fish behaviour
operate fish capture equipment
operate small craft
perform fish grading operations
prepare fish treatment facilities
prepare for small craft operation
prepare health certificates for fishery products
report harvested fish production
set up fish harvesting equipment
swim
Required knowledge
biosecurity
fighting fires at aquaculture facilities
fire-fighting systems
fish biology
fish harvesting methods
fish identification and classification
fish welfare regulations
Additional skills
calculate aquatic resources growth rate
carry out fish transportation
collect growth rate information
communicate by telephone
communicate in an outdoor setting
communicate verbal instructions
communicate with customers
ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
lead a team
maintain internal communication systems
manage teamwork
monitor growth rates of cultivated fish species
screen live fish deformities
speak different languages
use communication devices
work in inclement conditions
work in outdoor conditions
fish anatomy
incidents and accidents recording
Also known as
fisheries harvesting technician
harvest technician
aquaculture harvest technician
aquatic harvester operator
harvesting technician
technician in aquaculture harvesting
water harvesting inspector
water harvesting operative
marine harvesting inspector
fish farm harvesting technician
aquaculture harvesting inspector
marine harvesting manager
aquatic harvester