Bivalve Purification Training Courses

Bivalve shellfish, such as mussels and oysters, must be purified before they are sold unless they were harvested from Class A waters. We support three training courses on bivalve purification.

Bivalve Purification Operations course

This course is suitable for people working as operatives, supervisors and managers.
It is a one-day taught course which includes a 20 question multiple choice test.
People who pass the exam will receive a Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) or Seafish qualification.
It is usually delivered to a single business, but public courses are also available.
Cost is around £100-£150 per person depending on location.
Course materials include a GMPG handbook.

Bivalve Purification Inspections course

This course is suitable for Environmental Health Officers.
It is a one-day taught course which includes an exam.
People who pass the exam will receive a Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) or Seafish qualification.
This course is usually delivered in London, Glasgow or South West England, but other locations are also available.
Price will be confirmed on application.
Course materials include a GMPG handbook.

Bivalve Purification Management course

This course is suitable for managers.
It is one-day taught course which includes an exam.
People who pass the exam will receive a Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland (REHIS) or Seafish qualification.
The course can be delivered at various locations including Oban, Glasgow, London and South West England.
Cost is around £150-£200 per person depending on location.
Course materials include a GMPG handbook.

Further info

Courses are delivered by our Approved Training Providers. If you are unsure about contacting a training provider directly you can also submit an enquiry to our Onshore Training team.

Contacts

Contact our Onshore Training team
E: onshore@seafish.co.uk
T: 01472 252 300