Seaweed Aquaculture Worker
のりようしょくさぎょういん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
A job involving a series of tasks from seeding, cultivation, management, harvesting, and drying seaweed.
Description
Seaweed aquaculture workers are skilled craftsmen and laborers who manage everything from seeding to growth management, harvesting, and drying seaweed at offshore aquaculture sites. They perform maintenance tasks such as adjusting net positions and removing dirt in response to seasonal changes, tides, and weather conditions to produce high-quality seaweed. After harvesting, they sun-dry or mechanically dry it to prepare for shipment. Work is conducted in teams using boats and various tools, requiring safety management and basic operational skills.
Future Outlook
While stable job openings are expected due to consumers' health consciousness and increasing demand for high-value-added seaweed, successor shortages remain a challenge. Introduction of ICT and mechanization is anticipated to progress.
Personality Traits
Interested in the natural environment / Patient / Strong sense of responsibility / Team-oriented
Work Style
On-site Work / Outdoor Work / Seasonal Fluctuations / Team Work
Career Path
Aquaculture Worker → Aquaculture Farm Manager → Aquaculture Technician → Production Manager → Marine Product Processing and Sales
Required Skills
Aquaculture Net Management / Drying and Humidity Control Technology / Harvesting Work / Sprout Cutting Technique / Weather and Tide Information Check
Recommended Skills
Forklift Operation Skill / ICT Aquaculture Technology / Small Boat Operator License
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because quick responses to changes in weather and tides are necessary. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because seaweed quality control and accuracy in work processes are required. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because stamina is required for long hours of standing work and work at sea. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure work in cold seas or bad weather. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | Because work is often performed in collaboration with a team. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Because advanced mathematical analysis is not particularly needed. |
Aliases
- Seaweed Aquaculture Worker
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