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

• assess feeding behaviour of larvae
• carry out hatchery production processes
• condition broodstock
• cultivate plankton
• culture aquaculture hatchery stocks
• ensure compliance with aquaculture standards
• feed broodstock
• fish biology
• handle larval weaning process
• induce spawning of cultured aquaculture species
• maintain aquaculture water quality in hatcheries
• maintain hatchery equipment
• maintain hatchery facilities
• maintain hatchery records
• maintain the production of juveniles at the nursery stage
• manage capture broodstock operations
• monitor fish health status
• monitor fish mortality rates
• monitor hatchery production
• plankton production
• preserve fish samples for diagnosis
• screen live fish deformities
• use aquacultural heating equipment
• use oxygenation equipment
• use water disinfection equipment

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

• aquaculture reproduction
• biosecurity
• carry out fish disease prevention measures
• control aquatic production environment
• ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
• fish identification and classification
• monitor water quality
• treat fish diseases
• write work-related reports

It also helps to know the following:

• carry out feeding operations
• encourage teambuilding
• operate hatchery recirculation system
• plan the work of teams and individuals
• provide on-site training in aquaculture facilities
• create training materials
• manage staff
• seek innovation in current practices
• supervise the work of staff on different shifts
• use communication devices
• work in inclement conditions
• work in outdoor conditions
• work in shifts