Background

The Route Map lists the training programmes and materials that the seafood processing sector requires to be developed and prioritises their development over the next three years. These requirements have been identified from information provided by seafood employers through discussions, meetings of the Seafood Processors’ Training Advisory Group and research carried out by Group Training Associations.

By publicising the route map we hope to engage more industry members in the process of identifying, developing and using these new training programmes and materials.

We also hope to encourage more industry members to tell us what their training needs are and what they would like Improve, Seafish and the Seafood Training Academy to do to meet those needs.

As we get more feedback from industry we will revise and expand the Route Map so that it continues to provide a three year view on what new training developments are being undertaken and what is planned.

The Route Map

The Route Map is usually depicted as a Map (see link) for discussion purposes. As you can see from the attached image there are a range of proposals that are being considered and a few that have been approved for active development.

If you want to find out more about any aspect of the Route Map or the more detailed proposals that underpin it then please contact Lee Cooper at Seafish (01482 327837 or email academy@seafish.co.uk)

The Route Map currently focuses on the seafood processing sector, food safety and health & safety. As we get more feedback from other onshore sectors we can incorporate other sector specific proposals into this map.

How can Industry get involved?

There are four ways that individuals and businesses in the seafood industry can get involved.

1. Contribute your expertise. If you have expertise in one of the programme areas that is being developed and would like to assist or comment on content then please get in touch. We are always looking for expert input and advice from those who are active in the seafood industry. See the list of Active Developments for more information.

2. Become involved in making decisions about training programme developments. Our Training Advisory Group draws representatives from employers in the seafood industry and helps Seafish to make decisions on future training related developments. If you are interested in becoming a member then find out more from the Seafish B2B site.

3. Provide Feedback on the Route Map. We’d like to hear from you if you have a suggestion for a programme to include on the Route Map or have a comment on the Map as it currently stands. The Route Map is formally reviewed three times a year and there is every opportunity for a worthwhile suggestion to be incorporated onto the Route Map.

4. Use the programmes that are developed. If you look closely at the Map you will see that several of the programmes have already been developed and are generally available or are being piloted. If you are interested you can start to use these programmes now. The list of completed developments will grow as programmes are completed. To see what programmes are newly available and what progress is being made with the others, consult the Progress Report on the Seafish B2B site.

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