Description

This qualification provides individuals with an introduction to seafood processing and some basic skills needed in this area of the seafood industry. Employment would be as first level process workers. It is an appropriate level for an individual undertaking work experience, or in a probationary period in employment. It is particularly applicable to school-based studies.

The qualification will have application for people working:
on aquaculture farms or fishout/put-and-take operations
in processing plants
for wholesalers or retailers.

Job roles
Individuals operating at this level undertake a broad range of routine processes and procedures which may include:
basic processing
general cleaning and maintenance of equipment and facilities
handling and slaughtering harvested stock.
Work may vary between enterprises.

Job role titles may include:
factory hand
fish processor
general or process worker.