We promote careers in the Irish catching, fish farming and seafood processing sectors by training new entrants and upgrading the skills of existing practitioners.
The Next Wave showcases the diverse talent working in the Irish Seafood Industry and the remarkable careers that can be carved out. You can click on any of the above profiles to see a short video outlining their experience in the Irish Seafood Industry.
About Training and Skills Development BIM has an established history in the area of training and skill development for the Irish Seafood Industry. Our first National Fisheries College opened in Greencastle, Co Donegal in 1974 under the Department of Agriculture and Fisheries and BIM was given the Training of Fishers function by Ministerial Order in 1978. The first ‘Deckhand’ programme for new entrants commenced in September of the same year. A little over twenty years later our second college was opened in April 1999, The National Fisheries Training College, Castletownbere, Co Cork. There are also two mobile coastal training units to complement our training services.
Seafood Training Programmes In 2020 the ISO 9001:2015 Certification was awarded to BIM’s National Fisheries College of Ireland for the delivery of Maritime Training and Education. Attaining this internationally recognised standard for quality management systems, ensures that prospective students can be certain any training they receive across all of BIM’s training sites will be of a consistently high standard.
These accredited Seafood Training Programmes and workshops are available across all sectors of the Irish Seafood Industry. Whether you are a novice entrant looking to explore a new career path in the Fishing, Aquaculture or Retail and Processing sector, our courses will allow you to develop key skills in a specific area; we also provide skills development for existing members of the seafood industry to add value, both on an individual professional basis and to the overall seafood business.
Learning Hub In our Learning Hub you can access a series of videos which will cover topics such as, exploring new seafood business ideas, new market opportunities and innovative ways of working.
Expression of Interest: Training Providers for the Seafood Sector BIM invites skilled Training Providers to express interest in joining a new panel to deliver targeted training to the seafood sector. As part of our Skills Strategy for a Sustainable Seafood Sector 2023-2028, BIM is building a Framework of approved trainers in areas such as Finance, HR, Plant Management, Leadership, and Sales. Successful applicants will work directly with BIM’s clients to support growth and business optimisation across the industry.
If you’re an experienced trainer and want to make an impact in this sector, access the application form below:
Funding You also may be eligible to apply for funding towards course fees and subsistence costs incurred when you undertake your training. See here for more details about our Seafood Training scheme.
Fill in an online registration using the link above to register your interest in a training course. If the course is grant aided, and you tick the box on the registration form indicating your interest in a grant, your enquiry will automatically be forwarded to the Grants team who will be in touch.
Grant Eligible:
Yes Commercial Diver PG23968 Commercial Scuba Diving Operations Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)Grant Eligible:
Yes Engineering DTO-GES General Engineering Science 1 & 2 Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Engineering PG25370 Marine Engineering Processes and Operations Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)Grant Eligible:
Yes Engineering PG25360 Fishing Vessel Engineer Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)Grant Eligible:
Yes Processors and Retailers SKL-SHW Two Day Seafood HACCP Workshop BIM Certificate of AttendanceGrant Eligible:
No Processors and Retailers PG24114 Certificate in Fishmonger Skills Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)Grant Eligible:
No Processors and Retailers SKL – FHFI An Introduction to Fish Handling and Filleting BIM Certificate of AttendanceGrant Eligible:
No Radio RAD-GOC Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) General Operators Certificate Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Radio RAD-ROC Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Restricted Operators Certificate Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Radio RAD-SRC Global Maritime Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) Short Range Certificate Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Safety Training STCW-UFPFF STCW Updated Training in Fire Prevention and Firefighting Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Safety Training STCW-UAFF Updated Training in Advanced Firefighting Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Safety Training STCW-MCAS STCW Medical Care Aboard Ship Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Safety Training SKL-BST Three Day Basic Safety Training Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
No Safety Training SKL-FAR First-Aid Responder Computer Placement Limited (CPL)Grant Eligible:
Yes Safety Training STCW-AFF Advanced Firefighting Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Safety Training STCW-EFA STCW Elementary First-Aid Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of Transport (1/3 of BIM 3 Day Safety Card)Grant Eligible:
No Safety Training STCW-PST STCW Personal Survival Techniques Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of Transport (1/3 of BIM 3 Day Safety Card)Grant Eligible:
No Safety Training STCW-PSSR STCW Personal Safety and Social Responsibility Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
No Safety Training STCW-MFA STCW Medical First-Aid Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Safety Training STCW-FPFF STCW Fire Prevention and Firefighting Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Safety Training DTO-EST Enhanced Safety Training Course Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
No Skippers and Crew STCW - NAEST O Navigation Aids, Equipment and Simulator Training Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Skippers and Crew STCW - ECDIS Electronic Chart Display & Information Systems Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Skippers and Crew SKL-DFP Deckhand Foundation Programme BIM Certificate of AttendanceGrant Eligible:
Yes Skippers and Crew COC-SHL Deck Officer Second-Hand Limited Certificate of Competency (Fishing) Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Skippers and Crew COC-NCC Navigational Control Course (Fishing) Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Skippers and Crew COC-ENS Electronic Navigation Systems (Fishing) Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Skippers and Crew COC-SHF Deck Officer Second-Hand Full Certificate of Competency (Fishing) Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Skippers and Crew COC-SKF Deck Officer Skipper Full Certificate of Competency (Fishing) Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
Yes Skippers and Crew DTO-PBP Passenger Boat Proficiency Marine Survey Office (MSO) - Department of TransportGrant Eligible:
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