National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (At Sea Processing)

The purpose of this qualification is to recognise the skills and knowledge necessary to perform the role of a seafood processor on a commercial fishing vessel.

The standards in this qualification cover:
. the Maritime Safety Authority's minimum safety requirements for seafood vessel operations including abandon ship procedures, safe suppression of fire; and sea survival techniques;
. knowledge and control of seafood spoilage;
. safe and hygienic work practices in the seafood industry;
. handling seafood to customer specifications;
. knowledge of protection of the marine environment during seafood vessel operations.

The elective in this qualification allows further credits to be selected to meet the candidate's work requirements.

This qualification provides a pathway to the level 3 National Certificate in Seafood Vessel Operations (Nautical Skills) (Level 3) [Ref: 1153].

Our land and sea are precious, productive and leading New Zealand's recovery. Now's the time to learn more, up skill and be part of a successful future.

Primary ITO is the only organisation in New Zealand dedicated to provide training and qualifications to over 30 primary industries.

We're here to coach and teach, share the knowledge and build confidence, ambition and capability.

In short, to grow smart, innovative people in organisations where careers offer so much more than just a job.

The prospects are exciting - out on the land, inside a lab, knee deep in technology or leading the way in innovative food production.

The career choices are endless with serious rewards and Primary ITO provides the training and recognised qualifications to help everyone grow.

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