How do I become a aquaculture technician
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In Australia, a full time Aquaculture Technician generally earns $1,200 ($62,400 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in the aquaculture industry in Australia has increased over the last five years. There are 1,200 people employed as aquaculture workers and many of them are hired as Aquaculture Technicians. Aquaculture Technicians work in areas of Australia where aquaculture farms are common.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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Many people working as an Aquaculture Technician have completed a Certificate I, II or III in Aquaculture. These courses will provide the skills you need to work in aquatic farms and hatcheries.
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Aquaculture Technician careers
An Aquaculture Technician is involved with the daily operations on an aquatic farm or hatchery. Your work will involve breeding, harvesting and transporting stock as well as maintaining their aquatic environment. You’ll have to keep tanks clean and monitor water quality, oxygen levels, salt content and pH levels. Aquaculture Technicians may be involved with research projects and you’ll often be called on to collect information on the stock in your facility and record observations on health and nutrition. Your work could involve any number of aquatic species from fish to crustaceans or even turtles and eels.
Being an Aquaculture Technician is a physical job and will require a lot of time outdoors. You’ll have to check and maintain equipment so you’ll have to be good with your hands. You’ll usually be working with colleagues so you’ll need teamwork skills and be good at following instructions. Aquaculture Technicians need to pay attention to detail and have good observational skills.
