Aquaculture Worker
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Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Agriculture, Forestry, and Fishery Occupations
- Middle : Fishery Occupations
- Minor : Aquaculture Workers
Summary
A fishery worker who performs feeding, water quality management, growth observation, harvesting, and shipping preparation for fish and shellfish from juveniles to adults in aquaculture facilities.
Description
Aquaculture workers are responsible for releasing juvenile fish and shellfish, feeding, monitoring and adjusting water quality such as water temperature, pH, dissolved oxygen, and salinity concentration, observing growth conditions, controlling diseases and pests, harvesting operations, and shipping preparation in facilities such as aquaculture ponds, offshore cages, and land-based tanks. They also handle a wide range of tasks including inspection and cleaning of nets and pipes, management of feed and materials, simple maintenance of mechanical equipment, and creation of work records. Since much of the work is outdoors or underwater, physical strength and endurance are required.
Future Outlook
From the perspective of increasing food demand and resource management, the importance of aquaculture is increasing, and employment is expected to be stable due to continued labor shortages. The introduction of smart aquaculture using IoT and AI is progressing, and efficient aquaculture management is required, so the demand for personnel with ICT skills is expected to increase.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good Team Player / Interested in Natural Environment / Patient / Strong Sense of Responsibility
Work Style
Coastal Area Work / Outdoor Work / Physical Labor / Shift Work / Team Work
Career Path
Aquaculture Worker → Aquaculture Group Leader / Team Leader → Aquaculture Farm Manager → Production Engineer → Aquaculture Business Owner
Required Skills
Feeding Operations / Fish Health Management / Operation and Maintenance of Aquaculture Equipment / Water Quality Management / Work Record Creation
Recommended Skills
Basic PC Operation / Diving Work / Forklift Operation / Small Boat Operation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Because environmental conditions such as weather and water quality fluctuate easily. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because attention to minute changes is necessary for water quality management and early detection of diseases. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Because there is a lot of outdoor work and heavy labor, physical strength and endurance are essential. |
| Problem Solving | Because quick response to fish diseases and environmental changes is required. |
| Stress Tolerance | Because it is necessary to endure harsh work environments and pressure during troubleshooting. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Creativity & Ideation | Mainly manual or instruction-based work, so creativity is not particularly required. |
Related Qualifications
- Diver
- Small Vessel Operator License
Aliases
- Aquaculture Fishery Worker
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