Training

Training is the bedrock of any successful business. Well-trained staff are more efficient, motivated and productive.

Seafish has devised a suite of training options that are relevant to a broad range of roles in the retail sector of the seafood industry. These range from training videos to nationally recognised qualifications, so it is highly likely we have the right training for you and your staff.

For more information, contact:

Richard Wardell
Standards - Supply Chain
E: r_wardell@seafish.co.uk
T: 01472 252322
or
Lee Cooper
Training Development Team Leader
E: l_cooper@seafish.co.uk
T: 01482 486482

What we do in trainingWe promote training to fishmongers by developing courses and materials; working with a network of approved training providers, and supporting the Seafood Training Academy.Training programmesWe have developed a range of training programmes including our one-day introduction to fishmongering course and our fish filleting training programme.

Training materialsWe have a range of seafood specific training materials available in various formats including in print, to download and on DVD to support learning.Motivation and training guides for employersSeafood business owners who want to inspire and upskill their staff now have a guide; developed by Seafish with industry.

Seafood training academySeafish is a partner of the Seafood Training Academy, which forms part of the National Skills Academy for Food and Drink.Approved training providersYour local approved training provider should be your first point of contact for seafood training.

Seafood e-LearningFood Safety and Seafood Smoking e-learning packages are available online from Seafish. Whether you need a formal qualification in food safety, or simply want to improve your understanding of how to smoke haddock, Seafish e-Learning is for youNational Occupational Standards in Seafood RetailFishmongers are able to choose alternative routes to achieving vocational qualifications, either as a retailer with seafood specialism, or by achieving a fish and shellfish qualification with a seafood retail focus.

Careers in FishmongeringThere is a wealth of opportunities in the seafood retailing sector for confident and competent people. Seafish have collected the views of successful people in the seafood industry and made them available online. Forthcoming Courses