121111 AQUACULTURE FARMER
Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.
Skill Level: 1
Specialisations:
Fish Farmer
Hatchery Manager (Fish)
Mussel Farmer
Oyster Farmer
Seafood Farmer
Indicative Skill Level:
In Australia and New Zealand:
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).
Tasks Include:
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Planning and coordinating the operation of hatcheries to produce fish fry, seed oysters, crayfish, marron and prawns taking into account environmental and market factors
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Monitoring the environment to maintain optimal growing conditions
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Identifying and controlling environmental toxins and diseases
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Monitoring stock growth rates to determine when to harvest
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Transporting fish, crayfish, marron, prawns and sticks of seed oysters to new tanks, ponds, cages and floating net pens
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Directing and overseeing the harvesting, grading and packaging of fish, oysters and other aquatic stock
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Organising the sale, purchase and transportation of fish stock
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Maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
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Managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
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May select, train and supervise staff and contractors