Overview

What’s involved

A feed and health officer working in aquaculture is someone that works in a large enterprise with several ponds or tanks and has an automatic feeding system that is monitored via a computer. The feeding system has programmed requirements for nutrition and feeding routines of the animals being fed and collects data that is analysed for adjustment and improvement for health and nutrition.  

How do they spend their day?

Working on an aquacultural farm, feed and health officers spend their day completing tasks such as:

  • Ordering equipment and supplies
  • Taking advice from nutritionists
  • Completing feeding routines
  • Testing water quality
  • General maintenance
  • Keeping accurate records
  • Creating data reports

Occupation Insights

Average salary
$75,000 - $85,000 per year
Skills you will use
Feeding routines
Problem solving
Animal health
Feeding routines

SFI30119 - Certificate III in Aquaculture or SFI40119-Certificate IV in Aquaculture

Previous experience in Aquaculture or monitoring feeding systems.

Aquacultural feeding systems, data analysis, problem solving and maintenance.

Reliable, enjoys working with computers and working outdoors on and around water, responsible for providing care and attention to feeding routines and animal health.