| Type | Micro-credential |
| Size/Credits | 40 |
| Level | 2 |
| Sector | Seafood |
| Owner | Primary ITO |
| Developer | Primary ITO |
| Primary topic | Production systems |
| Secondary topic | None |
| Current? | N – no organisations currently offer this qualification |
| Pre-employment and/or On-the-job | Vocational |
| Qualification | Introduction to Inshore Commercial Fishing (Micro-credential) (Level 2) 4080 |
| Learner outcomes / graduate profile | LO 1 – Describe the characteristics of contaminated seafood product, and use hygienic practices when working with seafood to avoid contamination on an inshore commercial fishing vessel. LO 2 – Describe and apply safe work practices, and participate as a crew member on an inshore commercial fishing vessel. LO 3 – Describe the responsibilities of a seafood industry worker on an inshore commercial fishing vessel, under the Fisheries Act 1996. LO 4 – Identify and describe the key principles of the New Zealand Quota Management System. LO 5 – Explain commercial catch handling procedures, and catch chilling and storage techniques used on an inshore commercial. |
| Stackable | Not currently |
| Link to other learning | |
| Development / approval date | 8/1/2019 |
| More information at | info@primaryito.ac.nz ; 0800 208 020 |
| Comments | Candidates must be employed in a role on an inshore commercial fishing vessel. |