Fish Overseer

Aliases: Fish Cultural Officer,; Extension Officer, Fisheries,; Sub- Overseer, Fisheries

Industry/Sector(s): Agriculture

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Fish Overseer is expected to perform include:

Maintaining fish collection centres, fish farms, etc.
Advising people and fishermen in proper methods of fish culture
Demonstrating correct methods of fish farming, fish culture, etc.
Improving the various methods and processes that are used
Assisting fisheries inspector in transporting fish seed to different fishery stations

WORK ENVIRONMENT ²

It is a field job
Work from home is not available
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Supervising other workers and helpers is required
Local travelling is part of the job

Working hours

Working hours are 9 hours daily for 6 days a week
Overtime is common
Shift system is applicable

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

This may vary from organization to organization

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ²

Minimum – No entry barrier, preferably BFSc

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of using and maintaining fishing tools and equipment
Skilled in different fishing methods
Knowledge of safety standards and hygiene practices while fish farming
Knowledge of fish bait, fish culturing, breeding, etc.
Knowledge of packaging, preserving and transporting the catch
Knowledge of the latest developments in fishing techniques and methods
Proficient in basic arithmetic

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ²

Specialization in aquaculture or fish genetics and breeding

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

ICAR colleges and institutes across India
Fishery technology colleges across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

For scholarship and schemes, use further links like:

https://scholarships.gov.in/

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ¹

Owner, Fish Farm

↑

Fisheries Inspector

↑

Fish Overseer →Yard Officer

↑

Fieldman, Fish

The progression is indicative

EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For candidates with experience - Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 per month

These figures are indicative and subject to change

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE

Not required

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS ⁵

Quality central labs
Fish processing industries
Aquaculture farms
Aquaculture hatcheries

KEYWORDS

Fish Farmer
Fishery
Fishermen

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	6224.0500	Fish Overseer
ISCO 2008	6224	Hunters and Trappers
NIC 2008	03211;03221	Fish farming in sea water including farming of marine ornamental fish;Fish farming in freshwater including farming of freshwater ornamental fish
QP Reference	NA	NA
NSQF	NA	NA

REFERENCES

1	1 National Classification of Occupations Division 6
2	http://www.freshershome.com/jobs/detail/agriculture-dairy/92791?action=search
3	http://entrance-exam.net/salaries-after-master-of-fisheries-science
4	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fishing_in_India

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