Fishery Technicians - Occupations - VTC Occupation Dictionary

Descriptions & Duties

Fishery Technicians set up and maintain laboratory equipment, and perform tests and experiments and provide technical and scientific support to life science professionals and fishermen. They examine fish specimens to confirm the presence of diseases or other problems and record environmental data from field samples of air or water. They collect, analyse, and properly store fish specimen such as cells, tissues or organs for analysis and prepare reports that summarise research findings.

Generic Competencies

Physical abilities

Technology
skills

Cognitive
abilities

Comprehension and expression

Social skills

Organisation and execution skills

Problem
solving skills

Management
skills

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

Physical strength
Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Technology Skills

Technology skills

Computer literacy
Application of technology

Importance:4 (Max:5)

Skill is frequently required

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

Creativity
Visualisation
Logical thinking

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

Reading comprehension
Oral / written expression

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Social Skills

Social skills

Communication
Negotiation
Persuasion

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

Planning
Organising
Judgement
Decision making

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

Importance:3 (Max:5)

Skill is basically required

Management Skills

Management skills

Leadership
Management of finance / time / people / other resources

Importance:2 (Max:5)

Skill is occasionally required

Trade Specific Competencies

Skills in supporting scientific analysis related to fishery

Fishery Technicians constantly have scientific analyses on the sea life such as fish, molluscs and crustaceans. They need to apply their knowledge in aquatic animals and keep a complete, accurate record of their work.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

Typically need a higher diploma or an associate degree in applied science, biology, chemistry, animal science, laboratory technicians or a related field

Experience