About this programme

The purpose of this qualification is to enable the recognition of the entry level skills and knowledge required by the Seafood primary industry sector, and to provide a training pathway for entry into careers in the Commercial Fishing and Seafood processing primary industry contexts.

Modules in this programme

Module	Level	Credits
31656 – Demonstrate knowledge of safe work practices	2	10
25945 -Demonstrate knowledge of, and maintain, a safe work area while working with seafood products	2	5
6213 -Demonstrate knowledge of and use safe work practices in the seafood industry	2	5
5332 -Demonstrate knowledge of and use hygienic work practices while working with seafood	2	5
31496 -Demonstrate knowledge of cleaning and sanitation, and clean and sanitise a seafood operation work area	2	3
5328 – Identify and assess characteristics of seafood quality	2	4
15656 – Demonstrate basic knife skills to cut seafood product	2	5
6204 – Weigh and label packed seafood product	2	5

What you will learn

Graduates will be able to:
•Carry out practical tasks associated with an entry level role in a Seafood primary industry context
.•Use safe work practices in a Seafood primary industry context.

Qualification Gained

New Zealand Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Seafood context) (Level 2)

Who should attend

It is targeted at those currently working in commercial fishing (both Sea and Land based) or at a seafood processing operation working on processing and packing lines.

Career Opportunities

•Other more specific seafood industry roles
•Supervisory Roles

Training Progression

This programme can lead into New Zealand Certificates in Seafood Processing or Commercial Fishing (Level 3)

Admission Information

All applicants are required to be employed AND in a role that allows them to complete programme specific outcomes