1213- MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS IN FORESTRY, FISHING AND RELATED SERVICES

Job Title: 

MANAGERS AND PROPRIETORS IN FORESTRY, FISHING AND RELATED SERVICES

Alternate Titles: 

Cattery owner,Forest manager,Racehorse trainer

Job Description: 

Managers and proprietors in this unit group plan, organise and co-ordinate the activities and resources of forestry, fishing, animal husbandry and related operations and establishments.

Education: 

Whilst no formal qualifications are required for proprietors in this area, forestry managers usually require a degree or equivalent qualification in forestry and prior relevant work experience. BTEC qualifications in fish farm management are available. Skippers of offshore fishing vessels require prior work experience and must undertake basic safety training by the Maritime and Coastguard Agency. Apprenticeships are available in some areas. Minimum age limits may apply in some areas of employment.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 4
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 9.2
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • determines financial, staffing and other short- and long-term needs;
  • manages and trains staff;
  • decides, or advises on, type of animal to be bred and/or trained, and selects, buys and trains animals accordingly;
  • plans and directs the establishment and maintenance of forest /woodland areas and regularly inspects forest work;
  • liaises with neighbouring landowners, contractors and local authorities;
  • oversees facilities such as visitor centres, nature trails, footpaths, etc.;
  • selects suitable breeding grounds for shellfish, sea and freshwater fish and purchases stock;
  • arranges rearing and feeding and ensures health of fish stocks;
  • oversees maintenance of equipment and fish habitats;
  • plans fishing voyages, maintains vessel/s and equipment and oversees operational safety;
  • arranges for sale of catch, liaises with onshore agents;
  • ensures observance of maritime laws and international fishing regulations.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK