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Scottish Seafood Summit 2020
Following on from the success of last year, Seafish are delighted to announce that the Scottish Seafood Summit will be returning to Aberdeen in 2020.
Last year’s event was a great success and saw 150 people come to debate and discuss issues around leaving the EU.
This year’s theme and speakers are yet to be announced but registration is now open – simply visit the Seafish website www.Seafish.org
Like its flagship event, the UK Seafood Summit, the Scottish Summit is free to attend and as well as a platform for discussion and debate, it is also a great networking opportunity for attendees. A summary of last year’s event and presentations is available to watch through Youtube.
The Summit will take place over two days, Wednesday 29th – Thursday 30th April 2020 at the Mercure Aberdeen Ardoe House Hotel, Blairs, Aberdeen.
Labour and
Skills Survey
Seafish is to survey the labour and skills issues that affect the seafood industry in Wales and Northern Ireland.
This work will complement the Seafood 2040 initiative which will survey England. To find out more sign up to the Onshore Training eAlert.
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Four exciting opportunities from Seafish Onshore Training!
Guide to Food Safety Management for Fishmongers
Responding to the NFF’s request for a HACCP Guide for Fishmongers, Seafish was able to determine that most fishmongers can become compliant without the need for a HACCP Plan. The Guide to Food Safety Management for Fishmongers will be published (online) by Seafish in March 2020 and will seek to show how standard operating procedures can be used to good effect to ensure food safety compliance in a typical independent fishmonger business.
Free compliance training
Seafish has online food hygiene and health & safety learning materials. By combining the online study materials, the testing portal and a downloadable logsheet to record your learning hours we have a simple system for training staff that doesn't require passwords, login screens, registration or even payment. If you require a nationally recognised and accredited qualification then you can use our online learning materials, however you would have to pay to complete an invigilated exam.
Customer service module for fishmongers
Seafish is developing an open learning module for fishmongers, including mobile van operators, focussing on customer service. The self-study pack can be used by the learner at a place, pace and time that is convenient to them and their business. Topics included are people skills, first impressions and dealing with complaints. This pack will be available by the end of March 2020.
Apprenticeships for fishmongers
A well-trained, knowledgeable and motivated workforce is vital to business success. A variety of apprenticeships are available to fishmonger businesses, equipping people with the knowledge and skills to become excellent fishmongers. Apprentice- ships are not just for new employees, nor are they just for the young. Older employees who have been with the business for some time and even those in a more senior position can undertake an apprenticeship, which are now available across the UK.
Do you want to know more about any of these opportunities? Then please email onshore@seafish.co.uk for further information.
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