As an Aquaculture Harvesting Technician, you will need to master following:

• apply fish harvest methods
• apply fish treatments
• carry out preparations for fish disease specialist
• collect dead fish
• ensure compliance with aquaculture standards
• estimate harvest costs
• fighting fires at aquaculture facilities
• fish biology
• fish harvesting methods
• handle fish harvesting waste
• handle harvested fish
• harvest aquatic resources
• identity aquaculture species
• maintain fish harvesting equipment
• maintain grading equipment
• monitor 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 aquatic animals for harvesting
• prepare fish harvesting equipment
• prepare fish treatment facilities
• prepare for small craft operation
• prepare health documentation
• report harvested fish production
• set up fish harvesting equipment
• swim

More generally, an aquaculture harvesting technician is also versed in:

• biosecurity
• carry out fish disease prevention measures
• control aquatic production environment
• extinguish fires
• fire-fighting systems
• fish identification and classification
• fish welfare regulations

It also helps to know the following:

• calculate aquatic resources growth rate
• carry out fish transportation
• collect growth rate information
• communicate in an outdoor setting
• fish anatomy
• incidents and accidents recording
• monitor growth rates of cultivated fish species
• plan the work of teams and individuals
• screen live fish deformities
• communicate by telephone
• communicate verbal instructions
• communicate with customers
• ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
• lead a team
• maintain internal communication systems
• speak different languages
• use communication devices
• work in inclement conditions
• work in outdoor conditions