On foot aquatic resources collector

On foot aquatic resources collectors collect spat and seaweed, as well as shellfish or any other aquatic animal, such as crustacean and echinoderms, or vegetable resources.

Includes people performing semi-cuture operations for some species.

The following job titles also refer to on foot aquatic resources collector:

crustacean collector
shellfish collector
on foot seaweed collector

A High school diploma is generally required to work as on foot aquatic resources collector.

ISCO skill level is defined as a function of the complexity and range of tasks and duties to be performed in an occupation. It is measured on a scale from 1 to 4, with 1 the lowest level and 4 the highest, by considering:

• the nature of the work performed in an occupation in relation to the characteristic tasks and duties
• the level of formal education required for competent performance of the tasks and duties involved and
• the amount of informal on-the-job training and/or previous experience in a related occupation required for competent performance of these tasks and duties.

On foot aquatic resources collector is a Skill level 1 occupation.

These occupations, although different, require a lot of knowledge and skills similar to on foot aquatic resources collector.

aquaculture cage mooring worker
water-based aquaculture worker
advertising installer
air force pilot
aircraft groomer

These occupations require some skills and knowledge of on foot aquatic resources collector. They also require other skills and knowledge, but at a higher ISCO skill level, meaning these occupations are accessible from a position of on foot aquatic resources collector with a significant experience and/or extensive training.

harvest diver
boatswain
fisheries assistant engineer
fish trimmer
fisheries master

This knowledge should be acquired through learning to fulfill the role of on foot aquatic resources collector.

• Fisheries legislation: The study and analysis of different fisheries management approaches taking into account international treaties and industry norms in order to analyze fisheries management regulations. 

These skills are necessary for the role of on foot aquatic resources collector.

• Carry out standard aquaculture stock health operations: Perform activities that ensure monitoring and implementation of aquaculture health standards and health analysis of the fish population.
• Preserve fish products: Place and classify fish products for proper conservation. Maintain suitable conditions for the conservation of fishery products.
• Manage aquatic resources: Collect and select fish or other organisms from the culture environment. Handle, clean and classify the specimen. Prepare for harvesting and transport to the point of sale. Adapt techniques depending on the specific species, the next step in the process, and the final purpose.
• Collect live fish: ​Gather fish using techniques which minimise the stress caused to fish and avoid fish escapes occurring.
• Collect aquatic resources: Collect spat and seaweed, as well as shellfish or any other aquatic animal (i.e. crustacean and echinoderms) or vegetable resource. Use the appropriate equipment depending on the species.
• Manage spat collection equipment: Assemble spat collection equipment to be deployed at sea. Deploy the spat collection equipment to maximise the yield and maintain it in working order.
• Monitor live fish collection: Monitor conditions during gathering of live fish, including stress in the fish.
• Handle broodstock: Handle wild and cultured broodstock. Quarantine wild and cultured broodstock. Select individuals for culture and/or fattening.
• Collect broodstock: Collect larvae or juveniles from environment, using appropriate techniques for the specific species i.e. fish, molluscs, crustaceans or new candidates for aquaculture.

9216 – Fishery and aquaculture labourers

 

 

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References

1. On foot aquatic resources collector – ESCO