Aquaculture Work Experience or Employment Board

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Aquculture Farmer and Technician

What do abalone, pearls, silver perch, algae, yabbies and snapper all have in common? They are all being farmed throughout Western Australia by aquaculture farmers and technicians (who may also be referred to as fish farm workers).

There are more than 150 aquaculture farms, throughout Western Australia, with some 500 people involved in their operation. Approximately two thirds are female.

Opportunities for employment are spread throughout all regions in Western Australia on farms that cultivate pearls, barramundi, prawns, marron, yabbies, silver perch, mussels and a variety of fish. Areas that are expected to offer employment growth in the industry are Broome, Shark Bay, Exmouth, the Abrolhos Islands, Albany, and Pemberton.

It's Not All Fishy Business

Aquaculture is a new and emerging activity in Western Australia. Aquaculture farmers cultivate marine and freshwater animals and plants in both natural and artificial environments. Fish, shellfish or plants are raised for our consumption, to replace stocks that have been 'fished out' and for pharmaceuticals and jewellery.

An Expanding Sector

In general, employment opportunities for both aquaculture technicians and farmers are on the increase as major developments in the industry look set to take off. At the moment, it is projected that areas for major growth are Broome, Shark Bay, Exmouth, Wheatbelt region, Albany and Pemberton. Employers include the Fisheries Department, CSIRO, aquaculture farmers, the research departments of universities and private enterprise.

Education Requirements

To become an aquaculture technician, you would usually require the completion of a Certificate II qualification in aquaculture.

Build a Network.

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You can then use it to actively network.

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Links

www.seek.com.au

www.aquaculturejobs.com

AquaSearch - the Aquaculture and Seafood Directory

www.easonline.org/jobs

www.agriseek.com

Aquatic Network

Don't just find out about aquaculture, this site provides information on all areas relating to the aquatic environment.

Fisheries WA

Become the full bottle on aquaculture - check out the links to aquaculture and pearling information.

World Aquaculture

Provides a guide to the industry, as well as descriptions of the many processes, species and countries involved in aquaculture production.