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Seafood · NZQA Level 2 · Ref 2218

NZ Certificate in Primary Industry Skills (Seafood)

An entry-level, workplace-based qualification recognising the core skills and safe work practices needed to start a career in the New Zealand seafood industry.

Level2
DeliveryWorkplace-based
Ref2218
StageEntry level
01 / OverviewLevel 2 · Ref 2218

An entry-level qualification that recognises the core skills and safe work practices needed to start a career in the New Zealand seafood industry.

This workplace-based programme gives new and entry-level staff a recognised foundation, and provides a clear training pathway into the seafood sector. Graduates are able to carry out practical tasks and apply safe work practices in an entry-level seafood role.

It can also be delivered as a Limited Credit Package (LCP) — a shorter, customised selection of skills that works well as a structured introduction for new employees.

Food safety is central to every seafood role — see our seafood food safety & compliance consulting.

Programme detail

What you'll cover
  • Safe work practices and hazard awareness on a seafood site
  • Food hygiene and basic product handling
  • Working effectively within a seafood operation
  • Communication and teamwork on the processing floor
  • Workplace routines, equipment and housekeeping
Who it's for

New and entry-level employees in seafood processing and aquaculture, and anyone wanting recognised skills and a pathway into the industry.

Delivery & assessment

Workplace-based and competency-based. Learners stay employed and are assessed on-job by SIS against NZQA unit standards, with tutor support alongside your team.

Unit standard domains

As an NZQA-accredited provider, SIS can deliver unit standards across NZQA domains including:

  • Seafood Processing
  • Seafood Risk Management
  • Seafood Vessel Operations
  • Food Safety
Pathways
Why study with SIS

SIS Training has worked alongside New Zealand seafood companies since 2000. We are an NZQA Category One provider delivering Primary ITO / NZQA-approved training, with assessment carried out on-job so learning translates directly to the processing floor.

Programmes are competency-based and tailored to your operation, with tutors working closely alongside your staff.

Fees & funding

Government funding may be available for eligible learners and employers. Contact us to discuss fees, funding and start dates for your team.

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