Aquaculture or Fisheries Scientist - ANZSCO 234116

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Description

Studies commercial marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems, and aquaculture techniques to assess stock and enhance the productivity of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture and developing better ways of harvesting fish and plants.

Marine Biologists are excluded from this occupation. Marine Biologists are included in Occupation 234516 Marine Biologist.

Skill Level 1

Specialisations

Aquaculture or Fisheries Research Scientist

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Group: 2341 Agricultural, Fisheries and Forestry Scientists

Description

Studies commercial marine and aquatic plants, animals, ecosystems, and aquaculture techniques to assess stock and enhance the productivity of aquatic wild harvest and aquaculture and developing better ways of harvesting fish and plants.

Marine Biologists are excluded from this occupation. Marine Biologists are included in Occupation 234516 Marine Biologist.

Tasks
responsible for conducting scientific research and providing expertise to improve the management and sustainability of aquatic species and environments. Their tasks include studying fish biology, breeding techniques, aquatic ecosystems, and water quality to enhance aquaculture practices and fisheries management. They design and conduct experiments to monitor fish health, growth, and reproduction, as well as assess the impacts of environmental factors such as water temperature, pollution, and habitat destruction on aquatic species. These scientists also develop sustainable practices to improve fish farming techniques, increase yields, and reduce ecological impacts. They collaborate with government agencies, environmental organizations, and the aquaculture industry to create policies and strategies for sustainable fishing and farming practices. Additionally, they may focus on conservation efforts, including the restoration of endangered species or the management of fishing quotas to prevent overfishing. Their research contributes to the long-term viability of both commercial fisheries and aquaculture industries while ensuring the protection of aquatic ecosystems.

Skill Level
Most occupations in this unit group have a level of skill commensurate with a bachelor degree or higher qualification. In some instances relevant experience and/or on-the-job training may be required in addition to the formal qualification (ANZSCO Skill Level 1).

Requirements for Skills Assessment
This occupation requires a qualification which is assessed as comparable to the
educational level an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Bachelor degree or
higher*, in a field highly relevant to the nominated occupation.
Applicants must also have at least one year of highly relevant, post-qualification
employment, at an appropriate skill level completed in the last five years.
If the qualification(s) are not at the required educational level, and not in a highly
relevant field of study, or if the employment has been completed prior to the
qualification, then the applicant will be assessed below the required skill level.
*This includes qualifications assessed at AQF Bachelor, Master and Doctoral level.
A positive assessment of both qualifications and employment is required for a positive
Skills Assessment Outcome.

Qualification
AQF Bachelor degree or higher*
Highly relevant major fields of study include:
 Agricultural Science
 Animal Science & Management
 Crop Science
 Viticulture
 Plant and Animal Production
 Precision Agriculture
Agricultural Science is the study of the science and management of plant and animal
farming and the sustainable production of food and fibre.

A major in Agribusiness will be considered highly relevant if focused on agricultural
science (not business, finance or economics).
Qualifications in certain science fields* may be accepted on a case by case basis if the
program consists of sufficient subjects in Agricultural systems, Agronomy, Animal
science, Agricultural chemistry, Grazing systems, Plant cultivation, Primary production
and other relevant subjects in the specialised field.
*Those fields of study which may be considered include:
 Horticulture
 Biotechnology
 Veterinary Science
 Agricultural Engineering
 Botany / Zoology
 Environmental Science
 Irrigation / Soil Science
 Forestry

Employment
In Australia, there are currently no legal requirements for licensing or registration
for the occupation of Agricultural Scientist.