Aquaculture Farmer
Aquaculture Farmers plan, organise, control, coordinate and perform farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.
Job Titles
- Aquaculture or Marine Farmer
Tasks
- planning and coordinating the operation of hatcheries to produce fish fry, seed oysters, crayfish, marron and prawns taking into account environmental and market factors
- monitoring the environment to maintain optimal growing conditions
- identifying and controlling environmental toxins and diseases
- monitoring stock growth rates to determine when to harvest
- transporting fish, crayfish, marron, prawns and sticks of seed oysters to new tanks, ponds, cages and floating net pens
- directing and overseeing the harvesting, grading and packaging of fish, oysters and other aquatic stock
- organising the sale, purchase and transportation of fish stock
- maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
- managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
- may select, train and supervise staff and contractors
QUALIFICATIONS
At least 5 years of relevant experience is usually needed to work in this job (that’s a skill level equal to a Bachelor Degree or higher).
Tertiary Education Providers
NSW
Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
VET Course Providers
New South Wales
Victoria
Training and Quality Management Services
South Australia
Western Australia
Tasmania
Northern Territory
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