Fish Seed Grower

Model Curriculum

Fish Seed Grower

SECTOR: SUB-SECTOR: OCCUPATION:

REF ID: NSQF LEVEL:

AGRICULTURE & ALLIED FISHERIES AQUACULTURE AGR/Q4908, v1.0 5

Fish Seed Grower

Fish Seed Grower

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. Curriculum 01

2. Trainer Prerequisites 06

3. Annexure: Assessment Criteria 07

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Fish Seed Grower CURRICULUM / SYLLABUS

This program is aimed at training candidates for the job of a “Fish Seed Grower”, in the “Agriculture & Allied” Sector/Industry and aims at building the following key competencies amongst the learner

Program Name Fish Seed Grower

Qualification Pack Name & Reference ID.

AGR/Q4908, v1.0

Version No. 1.0 Version Update Date

Pre-requisites to Training

Class 10, preferably

Training Outcomes After completing this programme, participants will be able to:

Select and prepare pond for brood stock management

Perform hatchery operation and produce spawn/larvae

Perform pre breeding Activities, nursery pond management for fry production

Perform rearing pond management for fingerling productions

Perform transport and marketing of fish seed

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This course encompasses 3 out of 3 National Occupational Standards (NOS) of “Fish Seed Grower” Qualification Pack issued by “Agriculture Skill Council of India”.

Sr. No.

Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required

1 Introduction Theory Duration (hh:mm) 05:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Corresponding NOS Code Bridge Module

Understand general discipline in the class room (Do’s & Don’ts)

Study the scope and importance of quality seed in increasing the fish production of the country and ensuring economic stability for the growers

Understand the role of a Fish Seed Grower and the progression pathways

Identify the commercially important fish species for seed rearing

Familiarize with the Government schemes and policies of various related to fish seed growing

Familiarize with the process of obtaining relevant permissions for seed production and establishment of hatchery

Laptop, white board, marker, projector

2 Carry out seed production Theory Duration (hh:mm) 40:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 95:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N4931

Select suitable pond safe from flooding, poaching for seed production

Ensure removal of insects, aquatic weeds, unwanted weed fishes and predators.

Ensure proper liming and fertilization

Ensure pond preparation as per

requirement of the respective stages of

seed to be grown, i.e., spawn to fry, fry

tofingerling (post larvae to juvenile in

freshwater prawn) or fingerling to

stunted juveniles

Perform Brood Stock Management

Select quality broodstock

Ensure proper stocking and is being feed regularly with quality feed.

Ensure maintenance of water level, fertilization schedules, periodic sampling for ascertaining gonadal development etc.

Undertake fry production

Prepare pond for stocking of spawn/larvae for fry production

Ensure spawn is stocked in correct density and supplementary feed is provided

Ensure harvesting of fry by fry net,

Laptop, white board, marker, projector, Audio-visual aids, lime, chemical fertilizers rice bran, ground nut oil cake, diesel liquid soap, oxygen cylinder polythene bags, thick thread, conditioning hapa, breeding hapa, hatching hapa, bamboos, canvas bags, hand net, Synthetic hormones like, WOVA-FH, ovatide, pituitary gland, homonizen, balance for weighing in milligrams beaker, distilled Water, Syringes, needles balance for weighing big fishes, Sponge small hatchery drag net, fry net, watch glass.

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Sr. No.

Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required

counting, conditioning, packaging and transport for sale, or to rearing ponds for fingerling production

Undertake fingerling production

Prepare seed rearing pond for fingerling production

Ensure stocking of fry in optimum density in cool hours and feeding is done as per the recommended schedule.

Ensure recommended water level during culture period and provide periodic liming and fertilizers to maintain water qualityEnsure harvesting after 3 months of culture by small mesh drag net in cool hours

Acclimatize before packing and transport for sale/ safe delivery

Pack and Transport to long distances in oxygen filled polythene bags for grow out culture

Undertake hatchery operation

Ensure hatchery components like spawning pool, hatching pools, over head water tank is thoroughly cleaned, duck mouths are open, check valves are working and water pump is working.

Ensure mature brooders are brought to the hatchery in water filled canvas bags

Ensure males and females are kept separately in hapas in water filled spawning pools.

Ensure synthetic hormones/ pituitary extract is injected in recommended doses at periodic intervals

Ensure injected brood fish is released in spawning pool, shower is running and water is coming to the pool from inlet and spawning pool is covered with net to prevent the escape of brood fish during spawning.

Ensure spawning and fertilization of fishes

Ensure collection of eggs after complete spawning

Ensure fertilized eggs are

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Sr. No.

Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required

transferred to hatching pools at the required density

Ensure collection of spawn its transfer to nursery pond for fry production.

Ensure thorough cleaning of hatchery after every cycle.

3 Ensure personnel management Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10.00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 20:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/N4932

Ensure the availability of the workforce required for each and every activity

Allocate the work and maintain records of the scheduled activities

Ensure required inputs have been procured and transported to the site and assessment has been done for requirement of labour each day

Ensure availability of skilled persons for hatchery operation activities like identification of matured male and female, their transport to hatchery, injecting hormones at right dose etc

Ensure necessary funds are available for day to day expenses.

Assess the capabilities of the workers and ensure periodic training on different aspects

Maintain register for attendance and daily wages, availability of diesel for operation of water pump and generator if electricity is not there, procurement of diesel etc.

Ensure every activity has been properly planned and recorded.

Laptop, white board, marker, projector, register, scale

4 Ensure safety hygiene and sanitation practices for culture operations Theory Duration (hh:mm) 10:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 20:00 Corresponding NOS Code AGR/Q4918

Maintain personal hygiene & safety

Maintain health & hygiene of seed during transportation and at various stages of growth & maturity

Ensure safety measures and upkeep of water bodies used in fish culture

Monitor the quality of the water regularly

Ensure thorough drying and cleaning of nets, hapas, hand nets, canvas bags, spawning & hatching pools

Take necessary precautions to avoid disease outbreaks

Ensure standard methods are followed in case of any calamity

Perform timely record keeping and documentation

First aid box, Hand nets and cast nets, Dip nets, Hand gloves, boots, Head gear, Apron, Fresh towel, Cotton.

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Sr. No.

Module Key Learning Outcomes Equipment Required

Total Duration: Theory Duration (hh:mm) 65:00 Practical Duration (hh:mm) 145:00

Unique Equipment Required: Laptop, white board, marker, projector, lime, chemical fertilizers rice bran, ground nut oil cake, diesel liquid soap, oxygen cylinder polythene bags, thick thread, conditioning hapa, breeding hapa, hatching hapa, bamboos, canvas bags, hand net, Synthetic hormones like, WOVA-FH, ovatide, pituitary gland, homonizen, balance for weighing in milligrams beaker, distilled Water, Syringes, needles balance for weighing big fishes, Sponge small hatchery drag net, fry net, watch glass, register, scale, First aid box, Hand nets and cast nets, Dip nets, Hand gloves, boots, Head gear, Apron, Fresh towel, Cotton.

Grand Total Course Duration: 210 Hours, 0 Minutes (This syllabus/ curriculum has been approved by Agriculture Skill Council of India)

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Trainer Prerequisites for Job role: “Fish Seed Grower” mapped to Qualification Pack: “AGR/Q4908, v1.0” Sr. No.

Area Details

1 Description Trainer is responsible for educating the trainees – on fish seed production, identification of fish species, brood fish management, nursery and rearing pond management, hatchery operation, seed rearing, harvesting, packing and transportation and marketing to fish grower.

2 Personal Attributes

Trainer should be a Subject Matter Expert. He/ she should have good communication, leadership, observation and practical oriented skills.

3 Minimum Educational Qualifications

Diploma in Fisheries

4a Domain Certification

Certified for Job Role: “Fish Seed Grower” mapped to QP: “AGR/Q4908, v1.0”. Minimum accepted score is 70%

4b Platform Certification

Certified for the Job Role: “Trainer”, mapped to the Qualification Pack: “MEP/Q0102”. Minimum accepted % as per respective SSC guidelines is 80%.

5 Experience • B . F. Sc/ M.F.Sc./ M.Sc. in Marine Biology/ Industrial Fisheries/ Mariculture

• B. Sc (Fisheries)/M.Sc. Zoology with 1 year of relevant work experience

• B. Sc. Zoology with 2 years of relevant work experience • Diploma (more than 12 months) in fisheries with 3 years of relevant

work experience

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Annexure: Assessment Criteria

Sector Skill Council Agriculture Skill Council of India

Guidelines for Assessment 1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria (PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and Skills Practical for each PC 2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC 3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below) 4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each examination/training center based on this criteria 5. To pass the Qualification Pack , every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in aggregate 6. In case of successfully passing only certain number of NOS's, the trainee is eligible to take subsequent assessment on the balance NOS's to pass the Qualification Pack

Job Role Fish Seed Grower

Qualification Pack AGR/Q4908

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Assessment outcomes

Assessment criteria for outcomes

Marks Allocation

Total Marks

Out Of

Theory

Skills Practical

1. AGR/N4931 Carry out seed production

PC1. identify the species (carps, catfish, murrels, freshwater prawn, etc.) to be used for seed rearing

100 4 1 3

PC2. ensure pond preparation as per requirement of the respective stages of seed to be grown, i.e., spawn to fry, fry-fingerling (post larvae to juvenile in freshwater prawn) or fingerling to stunted juveniles

5 2 3

PC3. decide on types and dosages of basal manuring, liming and soil treatment in case of new pond

5 2 3

PC4. choose method of application of the inputs

4 1 3

PC5. determine appropriate methods of eradication of aquatic weed and advise the workers on the safety measures while applying the chemicals

5 2 3

PC6. apply appropriate method of eradicating predatory and weed fishes

4 1 3

PC7. determine different types of liming material and its method of application in pond to be used at various stage of culture operation

5 2 3

PC8. determine types of fertilizers to be applied to the pond at different stage of culture operation

4 1 3

PC9. determine appropriate measures for controlling aquatic insects prior to seed stocking

4 1 3

PC10. find out the source of quality seed of the desired organisms

4 1 3

PC11. ensure seed transportation with minimum stress

4 1 3

PC12. ensure seed stocking after due acclimatisation and at appropriate density and species ratio

4 1 3

PC13. monitor the rearing methods for the variety of organisms

4 1 3

PC14. maintain desirable water depth in the pond/tank

4 1 3

PC15. ensure availability of suitable environment for the rearing of specific species or group of species

5 2 3

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PC16. identify culture activities of each variety of organisms in rearing system

5 2 3

PC17. use appropriate feed, in right quantity and with appropriate feeding schedule

4 1 3

PC18. carry out periodic sampling to check occurrence of pathogens, abnormalities and infections in the seed

5 1 4

PC19. use appropriate methods for seed harvesting

4 1 3

PC20. select appropriate mesh size of net for seed harvesting

4 1 3

PC21. ensure proper conditioning of the seed prior to transportation

4 1 3

PC22. identify method of seed transportation (open or closed system) and the container to be used

5 2 3

PC23. determine the density of packing 4 1 3

100 30 70

2. AGR/N4932 Ensure personnel management

PC1. determine manpower demand required for

100

15 5 10

transportation

stocking

survival and growth monitoring

pond netting for broodstock selection , handling and induced breeding

PC2. define roles and responsibilities of all personnel

14 4 10

PC3. prepare a backup plan for manpower allocation in case of unforeseen circumstances

14 4 10

PC4. coordinate work hours including scheduling, approving time off requests, tracking absences, timekeeping

14 4 10

PC5. provide training to workers on important policies and procedures on an ongoing basis

15 5 10

PC6. ensure that the workers are well trained in their respective lines of work

14 4 10

PC7. facilitate communications from equipment and other machinery repairs personnel

14 4 10

100 30 70

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3.AGR/N4918 Ensure safety, hygiene and sanitation practices for culture operations

PC1. ensure suitable measures for protection of from natural calamities such as flood, protect dyke from erosion or break

100

5 2 3

PC2. ensure protection and prevent escape of the cultured organisms

5 2 3

PC3. identify common predators and preying organisms in water bodies

4 1 3

PC4. apply suitable methods such as fencing to keep away predators in water bodies to protect fish culture

5 1 4

PC5. restrict entry of unauthorized persons into the premises

5 1 4

PC6. be fully aware of the dosage, toxicity level and method of application of chemicals / medicines used for fish culture

5 1 4

PC7. ensure all chemicals are adequately labelled and stored safely

4 1 3

PC8. identify a quarantine area and implement protocols of quarantine

5 1 4

PC9. be aware of the possibilities of bacterial (water borne, air borne, formite borne )and other contamination from human handling

5 2 3

PC10. apply effective systems and routines to ensure healthy and hygienic conditions during all stages of fish culture including transportation and marketing

5 2 3

PC11. ensure that the fish culture premises are constantly monitored/inspected for breaches in the protection provided by health and hygiene measures

5 2 3

PC12. undertake basic safety checks before operation of any equipments

4 1 3

PC13. wear protective clothing and gear as and when required and ensure adherence to safety guidelines

5 1 4

PC14. report potential hazards to the supervisor immediately

4 1 3

PC15. follow standard procedures to deal with accidents and emergency situations

5 2 3

PC16. use first aid kit as and when required and provide appropriate treatment in case of any injuries

5 1 4

PC17. ensure maintenance of suitable soil and water quality parameters at all times with frequent tests

5 2 3

PC18. ensure specified feed is provided to organisms at regular intervals and excess feeding is avoided

5 2 3

PC19. carry out regular inspection of 5 2 3

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organisms for possible presence of parasites, pathogenic infections, any phenotypic disorder, spot, etc. which are usually the signs of ailments or disease outbreak

PC20. ensure all nets, utensils and vessels used are decontaminated and clean

4 1 3

PC21. implement effective security measures for prevention of theft/sabotage

5 1 4

100 30 70

GRAND TOTAL 300 300 90 210