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

• carry out humane harvesting practices
• carry out preparations for fish disease specialist
• collect dead fish
• follow hygienic practices in fishery operations
• follow safety precautions in fishery operations
• handle fish harvesting waste
• handle harvested fish
• harvest aquatic resources
• identity aquaculture species
• maintain fish harvesting equipment
• measure water flow
• measure water quality parameters
• monitor fish mortality rates
• operate fish capture equipment
• perform fish grading operations
• prepare aquatic animals for harvesting
• rope manipulation
• screen live fish deformities
• set up fish harvesting equipment
• transport fish

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

• biosecurity
• fish welfare regulations
• work in shifts

It also helps to know the following:

• fish harvesting methods
• implement fin fish feeding regimes
• monitor feeding behaviour
• operate small craft
• operation of transport equipment
• prepare for small craft operation
• report to the team leader
• swim
• undertake continuous professional development in fishery operations
• communicate by telephone
• communicate verbal instructions
• cooperate with colleagues
• fish identification and classification
• use communication devices
• work in inclement conditions
• work in outdoor conditions