Aquaculture Farm Manager (Occupation Code : 131201)
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Description
Plans, directs and controls farming operations to breed and raise fresh and saltwater fish and other aquatic stock.Tasks
Conducting and organizing aquaculture or fishery stock examinations in order to identify diseases or parasites.Conferring with buyers to arrange for the sale of produce and catches.
Contracting with fishing skippers or owners of vessels and aquaculture farms for fishing and aquaculture operations, or for management of production.
Coordinating the selection and maintenance of brood stock.
Devising and coordinating activities to improve fish hatching and growth rates, and to prevent disease in hatcheries.
Directing and monitoring the transfer of mature fish to lakes, ponds, streams, or commercial tanks.
Directing and monitoring trapping and spawning of fish, egg incubation, and fry rearing, applying knowledge of management and fish culturing techniques.
Establishing and managing budgets, monitoring production output and costs, recording information such as fisheries management practices, and preparing financial and operational reports.
Monitoring aquaculture and fishery market activity and planning production and fishing activities to meet contract requirements and market demand.
Monitoring environments to maintain or improve conditions for aquatic life.
Alternate Occupation Names
Abalone Farm Manager
Fresh Water Aquaculture Farm Manager
Crocodile Farm Manager
Mariculture Farmer / Farm Manager
Aquaculture Hatchery Manager
Learning Pathways
Post-grad Programme 1
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- Relevant Qualification
A Bachelor or Bachelor of Technology degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Management or in the Natural Sciences provides entry into this learning pathway. Please check the entry requirements at the institution of your choice.
Step 2 : General Qualification
LPW Type unknown 2
Step 1 : Other occupation
- Aquaculture Farmer / Mariculture Farmer
Qualified and practicing Aquaculture Farmers and Mariculture Farmers can enter this learning pathway.
Step 2 : Workplace experience
- Workplace Experience - Managerial
Several years of relevant workplace experience may be required before you can become a manager. Supervisory experience will be advantageous.
Degree 3
Step 1 : Admission Requirements 2
- National Senior Certificate - Degree Entrance or National Certificate (Vocational) with Mathematics and Physical Science
To enter this learning pathway you will need a National Senior Certificate (NSC) or a National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) with Mathematics and Physical Science as subjects. In addition, each education institution has its own unique entry requirements for each of its programmes. It is important to check the entry requirements with the institution of your choice before you apply.