Agriculture & EnvironmentISCO 6221
Aquaculture recirculation technician
Aquaculture recirculation technicians operate and control the production processes of aquatic organisms in land-based recirculation systems, which utilise water re-use processes and the operation of pumping, aerating, heating, lighting and biofilter equipment as well as backup power systems.
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interpret scientific data to assess water quality
cooperate with colleagues
monitor fish mortality rates
participate in the organisation of emergency drills
monitor fish health status
European Skills Framework
Skills and knowledge areas required for this occupation based on European classification.
Essential (32)
animal welfare legislationanimal welfare legislationThe legal boundaries, codes of professional conduct, national and EU regulatory frameworks and legal procedures of working with animals and living organisms, ensuring their welfare and health.fish biologyfish biologyThe study of fish, shellfish or crustacean organisms, categorized into many specialised fields that cover their morphology, physiology, anatomy, behaviour, origins and distribution.assessment of risks and threatsassessment of risks and threatsThe security documentation and any security-related communications and information.fish welfare regulationsfish welfare regulationsThe set of rules that apply in fish harvesting methods which ensure fish well-being.recirculation systemsrecirculation systemsThe characteristics and functioning of complex circulation, aeration and biofilter systems.water reusewater reusePrinciples of water re-use processes in complex circulation systems.aquatic resources biosecurityaquatic resources biosecurityThe principles underlying the concept of biosecurity in relation to the cultivation of aquatic resources as cash crops.interpret scientific data to assess water qualityinterpret scientific data to assess water qualityAnalyse and interpret data like biological properties to know the quality of water.cooperate with colleaguescooperate with colleaguesCooperate with colleagues in order to ensure that operations run effectively.monitor fish mortality ratesmonitor fish mortality ratesMonitor fish mortalities and assess possible causes.participate in the organisation of emergency drillsparticipate in the organisation of emergency drillsParticipate in preparing and executing emergency drills. Take charge of on-scene response actions. Help ensure that written drill reports are logged properly. Make sure that all personnel adhere to pr...monitor fish health statusmonitor fish health statusMonitor the health of fish, based on feeding and general behaviour. Interpret environmental parameters and analyse mortalities.measure water quality parametersmeasure water quality parametersQuality assure water by taking into consideration various elements, such as temperature.monitor aquaculture feeding behaviourmonitor aquaculture feeding behaviourMonitor aquaculture feeding behaviour of farm animals. Collect information on the growth of the animals, and forecast future growth. Assess biomass taking mortality into account. Recommend improvement...preserve fish samples for diagnosispreserve fish samples for diagnosisCollect and preserve larval, fish and mollusc samples or lesions for diagnosis by fish disease specialists.maintain recirculation systemsmaintain recirculation systemsMonitor and maintain water circulation within holding units. Monitor the condition of the water filtering and purification equipment.operate control systemsoperate control systemsConfigure and operate electrical, electronic and control equipment. Maintain, monitor and control operations on a control system to ensure major risks are controlled and prevented.make time-critical decisionsmake time-critical decisionsPursue optimal time-critical decision making within the organisation.apply fish treatmentsapply fish treatmentsApply prescribed fish treatments under supervision, including assistance with vaccination immersion and injection procedures.operate hatchery recirculation systemoperate hatchery recirculation systemEfficiently operate a hatchery recirculation system for specified aquatic organisms.write work-related reportswrite work-related reportsCompose work-related reports that support effective relationship management and a high standard of documentation and record keeping. Write and present results and conclusions in a clear and intelligib...maintain specified water characteristicsmaintain specified water characteristicsTurn valves and place baffles in troughs to adjust the volume, depth, discharge, and temperature of water as specified.monitor growth rates of cultivated fish speciesmonitor growth rates of cultivated fish speciesMonitor and assess growth rates and biomass of cultivated fish species, taking mortalities into account. Calculate and forecast growth rates. Monitor and assess mortalities.monitor water qualitymonitor water qualityMeasure water quality: temperature, oxygen, salinity, pH, N2, NO2,NH4, CO2, turbidity, chlorophyll. Monitor microbiological water quality.collect biological datacollect biological dataCollect biological specimens, record and summarise biological data for use in technical studies, developing environmental management plans and biological products.treat fish diseasestreat fish diseasesIdentify the symptoms of fish diseases. Apply appropriate measures to treat or eliminate diagnosed conditions.implement fin fish feeding regimesimplement fin fish feeding regimesImplement daily fin fish feeding regimes to take account of environmental variations. Check feeding regimes are followed through the accurate implementation of feeding procedures. Implement adjustment...ensure aquaculture personnel health and safetyensure aquaculture personnel health and safetyMake sure that health and safety procedures have been established and followed across all aquaculture facilities including cages. Ensure that personnel and general public are instructed and all work a...use IT toolsuse IT toolsApplication of computers, computer networks and other information technologies and equipment to storing, retrieving, transmitting and manipulating data, in the context of a business or enterprise.perform water chemistry analysisperform water chemistry analysisPerform water chemistry analysis to identify and quantify the chemical components and properties of water samples.water chemistry analysiswater chemistry analysisPrinciples of complex water chemistry.carry out fish disease prevention measurescarry out fish disease prevention measuresCarry out disease prevention measures for fish, molluscs, and crustaceans for land-based and water-based aquaculture facilities.
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create solutions to problemscreate solutions to problemsSolve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising informat...communicate verbal instructionscommunicate verbal instructionsCommunicate transparent instructions. Ensure that messages are understood and followed correctly.lead a teamlead a teamLead, supervise and motivate a group of people, in order to meet the expected results within a given timeline and with the foreseen resources in mind.maintain internal communication systemsmaintain internal communication systemsMaintain an effective internal communication system among employees and department managers.observe abnormal fish behaviourobserve abnormal fish behaviourObserve, describe and monitor abnormal fish behaviour in respect of feeding, swimming, surfacing.encourage teambuildingencourage teambuildingStimulate teambuilding activities. Coach employees in order to help them reach their goals.conduct fish mortality studiesconduct fish mortality studiesCollect fish mortality data. Identify causes of mortality and provide solutions .manage teamworkmanage teamworkPlan the working schedule of a group of people in order to meet all time and quality requirements. Supervise, support and instruct members of a team. Provide feedback to teams and individuals on work ...use communication devicesuse communication devicesOperate communication devices in order to interact with customers, colleagues, and others.develop strategy to solve problemsdevelop strategy to solve problemsDevelop specific goals and plans to prioritise, organise, and accomplish work.screen live fish deformitiesscreen live fish deformitiesExamine live fish, including larvae, to detect deformities related to body shape, jaw deformity, vertebral deformity and skeletal deformity. If not detected, these could lead to risks for fish, such a...train employeestrain employeesLead and guide employees through a process in which they are taught the necessary skills for the perspective job. Organise activities aimed at introducing the work and systems or improving the perform...collect broodstockcollect broodstockSource broodstock from fisheries and held them in maturation tanks before collecting their seeds.provide on-site training in aquaculture facilitiesprovide on-site training in aquaculture facilitiesProvide on-site training in aquaculture facilities, through instruction and demonstration of skills. Provide, implement and supervise a training development plan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does an aquaculture recirculation technician do?
Aquaculture recirculation technicians operate and control the production processes of aquatic organisms in land-based recirculation systems, which utilise water re-use processes and the operation of pumping, aerating, heating, lighting and biofilter equipment as well as backup power systems.
What skills does an aquaculture recirculation technician need?
An aquaculture recirculation technician needs 32 essential skills, including animal welfare legislation, fish biology, assessment of risks and threats, fish welfare regulations, recirculation systems.
Will AI replace aquaculture recirculation technician jobs?
The AI disruption score for aquaculture recirculation technician is 31/100 (low risk). Skills most exposed to automation: fish welfare regulations, write work-related reports, animal welfare legislation. Most resilient: cooperate with colleagues, encourage teambuilding, preserve fish samples for diagnosis.
AI Replacement Risk
31/ 100
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Quick Facts
ISCO GroupMarket-oriented skilled forestry, fishery and hunting workers
Essential Skills32
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