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Fish farmers work in small teams to breed and rear fish and shellfish, and harvest them for market.
You could take a college course, to give you some of the skills and knowledge needed for the job. Courses are usually offered by land-based and agricultural colleges and include a Level 1 Certificate in Fisheries Management, a Level 2 Diploma in Fish Husbandry or a Level 2 Diploma in Land and Wildlife Management (Fish).
You'll usually need 2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a Level 1 course. You'll need 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or the equivalent, for a Level 2 course.
Volunteering
Paid or voluntary work in related areas can be useful. Examples include taking part in environment and water monitoring with river trusts, ecological surveys or being a member of an angling club.
You'll need:
In your day-to-day duties you could:
You could move into areas like fisheries management, biological science or environmental research by taking a degree qualification. On a larger farm, you could progress to supervisor or manager. You could start your own fish farm.
Farriers make and fit horseshoes, and care for horses' hooves.
Geoscientists study the Earth's structure and formation, and analyse rocks to explore its natural mineral and energy resources.
Horticultural workers grow and sell plants in garden centres, and tend to plants in parks and gardens.
Deckhands clear the decks, prepare and maintain equipment and handle the catch on offshore fishing vessels.
Zoologists study animals and their behaviour.
Veterinary physiotherapists work with injured animals, or animals with movement problems, to help reduce pain and improve their health.
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