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A Hatchery Technician works in aquaculture industries helping with the breeding and raising of aquatic species. You might work on a fish farm or other facility with shellfish, crustaceans or any other species farmed in a freshwater or marine environment. Your tasks might involve feeding and monitoring the health of stock, checking and maintaining water quality, cleaning tanks or harvesting and processing stock. Hatchery Technicians are involved in various breeding programs and you might also need to assist with transporting stock to other locations.
A Hatchery Technician spends a lot of time outdoors and the role can be physically demanding. You’ll need keen observation skills and attention to detail. Hatchery Technicians need to be able to follow instructions and work either on their own or with a larger team. You’ll need to be good at keeping records and be able to work on a range of tasks during your day.
There are 2 courses available for people who want to become a Hatchery Technician.
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Get ready for a career working at fish farms, hatcheries, and nurseries with the Certificate II in Aquaculture (SFI20119). This nationally recognised qualification will teach you how to work safely at Australian workplaces handling fish stocks and using aquatic equipment and machinery. The course covers: working effectively in the seafood industry, feeding and maintaining fish stocks, preparing and dispatching live stock for transport, communication. Enquire now for the list of study units, training centres, and enrolment opportunities..
Average duration: 6 months.
Get started in the Australia’s rapidly growing aquaculture sector with the Certificate III in SFI30119 Aquaculture. This nationally recognised training course qualifies you for operational roles at aquaculture farms, hatcheries, and nurseries. The course covers: caring for aquatic animals, maintaining aquascapes, feeding, predator control, undertaking effluent treatment and waste disposal, harvest and post-harvest activities. There is also scope for gaining skills in diving operational work. Enquire now for the full list fo study units, diving elective availability, and upcoming enrolment dates. .
In Australia, a full time Hatchery Technician generally earns $1,150 ($59,800 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.
There are 1,200 people hired as aquaculture workers in Australia and many of them are employed as Hatchery Technicians. This number has increased from 800 five years ago. Hatchery Technicians can be found in many areas of Australia but mainly where aquaculture industries are most common.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
To become a Hatchery Technician consider enrolling in a Certificate I, II or III in Aquaculture. These courses will cover all the knowledge and practical skills you need to get started in this industry.
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Here are some potential career pathways within fishing and aquaculture. Click on an occupation to learn more about the role and the qualifications that can help you get started in this industry.
Fishing and Aquaculture
Aquaculture Worker
$960 weekly pay
Seafood Process Worker
Aquaculture Technician
$1,150 weekly pay
Hatchery Technician
Seafood Distributor
Aquaculture Manager
$1,550 weekly pay
Fisheries Officer
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