Fish Farming Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
Fish farming workers manage the growth of fish from seedlings to harvest in sea areas or aquaculture ponds, including feeding, water quality management, and pest and disease control.
Description
Fish farming workers handle everything from selecting and managing juvenile fish, feeding and adjusting feed amounts, measuring and managing water quality such as water temperature, dissolved oxygen concentration, and pH, inspecting and repairing nets and equipment, preventing and treating fish diseases, to harvesting and preparing for shipment. They are required to maintain the optimal aquaculture environment considering seasonal and weather variations, and to improve quality and yield.
Future Outlook
Demand for aquaculture is increasing both domestically and internationally to ensure stable fisheries resources and improve food safety. It is expected that operations will become more advanced and efficient with the spread of smart aquaculture using IoT and AI.
Personality Traits
Excellent observation skills / Interested in natural environments / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Long Hours / On-site Work / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Variations / Shift Work
Career Path
Aquaculture Worker (Apprentice) → Aquaculture Staff → Aquaculture Foreman → Aquaculture Farm Manager → Fisheries Technician
Required Skills
Equipment Inspection and Repair / Feeding Operations / Harvesting and Shipping Operations / Juvenile Fish Management / Water Quality Measurement
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation / Pest and Disease Control Knowledge / Production Management Software Operation / Small Boat Handling
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because inaccurate management of water quality or feed amounts can affect fish health. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | There is a lot of outdoor work and heavy labor, requiring high stamina. |
| Problem Solving | It is necessary to identify causes and respond quickly when abnormalities occur in the aquaculture environment. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | The work is routine, and creative thinking is not particularly required. |
Aliases
- Aquaculture Worker
- Fish Farming Worker
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