The Shellfish Farmer working in the lagoon environment will be charged with seeding, control of growth of clams, co-operating with biologists or more expert colleagues for some control tasks, harvesting using tailored tools and instruments, selection of harvests, packaging activities for the first positioning of the product on the market.
Typical work activities
In spring and summer work will normally begin early, at 5- 5.30 am, and in winter and autumn at 6-6.30. In the lagoon environment the shellfish farmer's work will involve the use of boats and vessels to carry out his/her tasks, therefore good maintenance and control of these boats/vessels is vital. A day's work could cover:
Seeding
Control activities
Liaison with colleagues/experts
Maintenance of tools/instruments/boats
Harvest preparation and selection
Marketing of product
Client relationship development
Positioning of product
Packaging and distribution of product
Work conditions
Range of typical starting salaries:
Will be dependent on the General National Contract of Work for this sector (national basis)
Range of typical management salaries
Will be dependent on the General National Contract of Work for this sector (national basis)
Working hours
Approximately 8 hours per day with flexibility according to the seasonal condition and market opportunities (e.g. ALMAR: more than 8 hours per day because they are a co-operative, and own the company)
Mobility in industry
There is a low level of mobility inside the sector because there are very few companies operating at this level in the sector in Italy
Permanent or temporary work available
If you have good references and a network, getting a job is no problem. Temporarily jobs may be available on projects.
For this sector there is currently only a few training initiatives provided by the Public Administration and ESF (Aquaculture in the Lagoon and in Shellfish Farming). Consequently, training initiatives are mainly designed, organised, implemented and funded by private companies interested in such activities. These companies invest use of their own internal financial resources, in an attempt to further training and development in this specific sector. For these initiatives, specific professionals are sought out to teach. They usually come from universities and in the case of ALMAR, usually from the Trieste area and specialised Research Institutes. The main recommendation provided for those working in, or interested in this sector is to study and read sectoral magazine and reviews, paying particular attention to USA production, which has advanced research studies in this area
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