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A
series of Guides to getting the most out of the Seafood
Training Academy. The Guides are prepared by Academy Librarians
to meet the needs of particular groups
NB:
As Library Guides are quick-response, semi-formal products
they will occasionally contain errors which we will seek
to correct. The information contained in them is for Guidance
only and we cannot be held responsible for decisions made
using the Guides.
If
you would like anything adding to this Guide then simply
email Academy@seafish.co.uk
stating the nature of the information you require.
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Key
Training Issues for Processor Employers
During
2011 the new Intermediate (Level 2) and Advanced (Level 3) apprenticeship
frameworks were launched for England,
Wales and Northern
Ireland. Scotland
retains a slightly different system. Two frameworks that are of
interest to seafood processing businesses are the Food Manufacturing
Excellence (FME) and Fish & Shellfish frameworks. For more information
on FME contact the Seafood Training Academy Partner - Grimsby
Institute.
Apprenticeship
frameworks are important as they represent the main route to externally
funded training for new entrants and young adults in the food industry.
- Fish
and Shellfish Apprenticeships - in general terms, the Fish and
Shellfish Proficiency Apprenticeship
framework consists of
- a
Level 2 Certificate in Fish
and Shellfish Proficiency Skills;
- Functional
skills (numeracy and literacy)
- Employment
rights and responsibilities;
- Personal
Learning and Thinking Skills
- Approximating
at least a 12 month learning and development programme with
280+ hours of off the job training.- contact Improve
Ltd or an apprenticeship managing agent for more information.
The
other significant fish and shellfish training outcome for 2011 are
the suite fish and Shellfish level 3 VRQs for managers, supervisors
or specialists. These new trainer-based, nationally recognised qualifications
represent an entirely new opportunity for the seafood industry.
For more information
click here
The
combination of the fish and shellfish proficiency qualifications*
launched in October 2010, the apprenticeship framework launched
in April 2011 and the six new level 3 VRQs due before September
2011, represents the most significant opportunities for accredited
training in the last 20 years. If you would like to discuss these
opportunities with a Seafish or Seafood Academy training adviser
then please email academy@seafish.co.uk.
Onsite visits and preliminary skills audits can be arranged, subject
to available staff.
* Level 2 Award, Certificate and Diploma
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Other
Information
Fish
and Shellfish Processing - National Occupational Standards, vocational
qualifications and Apprenticeships -
click here
Food
Safety Training - taught courses, open learning, eLearning: levels
1 to 3. click here
Seafood
Academy - recognised training programmes, click
here.
Technical
Guides - defrosting etc, click
here
Seafood
promotions - examples of materials for us in schools etc, click
here
Seafood
Quality Assessment Training - click
here
Seafood
Smoking -
Library Guide - eLearning
-
FAO Publication - Assessment
and management of seafood safety and quality
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