Aquaculture, skilled operator (craft certificate)

1. år

Vg1

2. år

Vg2

3. år

Vg3

4. år

Vg3

Agriculture, fishing and forestry

Aquaculture

1. år - Vg1

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Agriculture, fishing and forestry

2. år - Vg2

Velg programområde

Aquaculture

3. år - 4. år

Velg programområde

Aquaculture

Aktuelle arbeidssteder

Workplaces in this industry are mainly found at fish farms and edible fish and smolt farms along the coast. The aquaculture industry includes both small and medium-sized companies.

Sentrale arbeidsoppgaver

The skilled worker's tasks include the maintenance, inspection and control of aquatic organisms (e.g. algae, shellfish and fish) at marine farms.
Key tasks in aquaculture include:

Daily observations in regard to the farmed organism’s optimal growth, welfare and well-being
Correct feeding
Sound hygiene practices and disease prevention measures
Registration of operations
Daily control of equipment used to prevent escape of fish etc.
Operation and maintenance of equipment and installations

Personlige egenskaper

In this type of work it is important that you enjoy being outdoors in shifting weather conditions. Great emphasis is also placed on the ability to get along with others, a personal sense of responsibility, and a keen interest in biology.