Off-shore Seafood Processing (Micro-credential)

This micro-credential is suitable for ākonga seeking to enter the seafood industry and existing workers aiming to enhance their skills and knowledge. Ākonga must be employed in the seafood sector, in a role that will allow the micro-credential outcomes to be met.
Entry is subject to the discretion of a Primary ITO representative, who coordinates enrolments, based on discussion with the ākonga and their employer. This discussion considers the ākonga intended skills pathway and the likelihood of success, including access to support and relevant resources.
Entry includes the completion of a training agreement signed by the ākonga, employer, and a Primary ITO representative.

What can I expect out of this qualification?

The overall aim of this micro-credential is to provide the commercial fishing sector with individuals who hold the skills, knowledge, and attributes to apply safe and hygienic work practices while processing seafood products in an offshore commercial fishing environment. This includes hygienically handling seafood, carrying out safe work practices while on vessel, and understanding seafood worker responsibilities.
This aim is achieved by supporting ākonga with both on-job and off-job learning, allowing learning to be applied in a practical way, across a range of situations, within the ākonga role in the workplace.

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Free phone: 0800 86 22 84
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Email: greg.durkin@bcito.org.nz