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name: aquaculture-harvesting-manager
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'aquaculture harvesting manager' (also: fish farm harvesting manager, manager of aquaculture harvesting, harvesting operations manager, aquaculture harvesting supervisor). Use when the user asks for typical aquaculture harvesting manager work such as: Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.; Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.; Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations."
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# Aquaculture Harvesting Manager

Aquaculture harvesting managers control harvesting operations of aquatic organisms which entails understanding and knowledge of techniques and equipment used in harvesting processes.

## Core workflow

1. Assign tasks such as feeding and treatment of animals, and cleaning and maintenance of animal quarters.
2. Record the numbers and types of fish or shellfish reared, harvested, released, sold, and shipped.
3. Monitor workers to ensure that safety regulations are followed, warning or disciplining those who violate safety regulations.
4. Observe animals for signs of illness, injury, or unusual behavior, notifying veterinarians or managers as warranted.
5. Observe fish and beds or ponds to detect diseases, monitor fish growth, determine quality of fish, or determine completeness of harvesting.
6. Train workers in tree felling or bucking, operation of tractors or loading machines, yarding or loading techniques, or safety regulations.
7. Treat animal illnesses or injuries, following experience or instructions of veterinarians.
8. Train workers in spawning, rearing, cultivating, and harvesting methods, and in the use of equipment.

## How to use this skill

- Read `references/profile.md` for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult `references/tasks.md` for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check `references/skills.md` for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check `references/tools.md` for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- animal welfare legislation
- apply animal hygiene practices
- apply fish harvest methods
- assist in general veterinary medical procedures
- biosecurity
- carry out fish disease prevention measures
- collaborate with animal related professionals
- control aquatic production environment
- develop management plans to reduce risks in aquaculture
- develop stock health programmes
- ensure aquaculture personnel health and safety
- ensure cage safety requirements are followed
- ensure compliance with aquaculture standards
- estimate harvest costs
- fish anatomy

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Atlassian Confluence
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Word

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/4fe4b1f1-e84d-4056-b062-83d5a64fc571), O*NET 30.3 (45-1011.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*
