1211 Aquaculture Farmers

In Australia and New Zealand:

Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. At least five years of relevant experience may substitute for the formal qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

• planning and coordinating the operation of hatcheries and grow-out operations taking into account environmental and market factors
• coordinating and overseeing strategies to monitor the environment to maintain optimal growing conditions, minimise the impact of operations on the environment and manage biosecurity and other risks 
• coordinating and overseeing strategies to monitor and maintain the health, welfare and condition of aquatic stock
• overseeing and undertaking breeding, feeding and nutrition programs
• overseeing transportation of aquatic stock to new tanks, ponds, cages and floating net pens
• coordinating and overseeing harvesting, grading, processing and packaging operations for aquatic stock
• directing and overseeing general farming activities including the provision and maintenance of farming infrastructure and equipment
• organising the sale, purchase and transportation of aquatic stock
• maintaining and evaluating records of farming activities, monitoring market activity and planning production accordingly
• overseeing data collection and analysis and farm technology systems
• managing business capital including budgeting, taxation, debt and loan management
• may select, train and supervise staff and contractors

• 121111 Aquaculture Farmer

Alternative Title:

• Aquaculture Farm Manager

Plans, organises, controls, coordinates and performs farming operations to breed and raise fish and other aquatic stock.

Skill Level: 1

Specialisations:

• Grow-Out Manager (Aquaculture)
• Hatchery Manager (Aquaculture)
• Oyster Farmer