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Aquaculture Technician Courses in Cairns

An Aquaculture Technician manages daily operations on aquatic farms, including breeding, harvesting, maintaining environments, and recording stock observations.

    • 0.096 AI Exposure: Medium

      This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.

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  • This role has a moderate level of AI exposure. AI can enhance efficiency for some tasks, but this job still relies on human skills and decision-making.
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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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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