They way in which apprenticeship opportunities in the seafood processing sector are offered across the UK is different from nation to nation.
Fish and shellfish processor businesses can access Level 2 and Level 3 fish and shellfish industry framework based apprenticeships in Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. These frameworks have a significant processing and manufacturing content to draw from.
In England the available apprenticeships are standards-based food and drink apprenticeships at Levels 2 and 3.
Scotland
Polaris Learning – contact Helen Rush on 07780 772508 or helen@polaris-learning.com.
Wales
Cambrian Training – contact Mark Llewellyn on 01938 555893 or email mark@cambriantraining.com.
Northern Ireland
The various Regional Colleges may be able to support apprenticeships in the seafood industry.
England
In England there’s a number of food and drink apprenticeships that are suitable for different roles in seafood businesses.
We have worked with several apprenticeship training providers to make these standards-based apprenticeships available across most of England.
The above link runs a simple search on the apprenticeship website. Only the first seven standards are likely to be relevant.
The revised standard is also suitable for fish merchants, wholesalers and some primary processors, as well as all retail fishmongers.