Certificate in Fishmonger Skills

Programme Overview

This programme will equip the learner with the essential knowledge and skills to work competently in seafood retailing. Learners will have an opportunity to develop their technical fish filleting skills and will undertake training in a range of topics including food safety, fish quality assessment, seafood labelling and culinary skills. 

Programme Information

Next Programme Dates

Dublin

2023

Unit 1 – Hygiene and Food Safety in Seafood Retailing –  14th February

Unit 2 – Fish Filleting and Preparation Skills – 28th February, 1st March

Unit 3 & 4 – Seafood Labelling and Nutrition – Seafood Nutrition – 14th March

Seafood Industry Trip – Date TBC

Unit 5 – Seafood Quality and Freshness –  18th April

Unit 6 & 7 – Seafood Culinary Skills – Customer Service – 19th April

Cork

2023

Unit 1 – Hygiene and Food Safety in Seafood Retailing – 4th April

Unit 2 – Fish Filleting and Preparation Skills –  25th April, 26th April

Unit 3 & 4 – Seafood Labelling and Nutrition – Seafood Nutrition – 16th May

Seafood Industry Trip- Date TBC

Unit 5 – Seafood Quality and Freshness – 6th June

Unit 6 & 7 – Seafood Culinary Skills – Customer Service – 7th June

Who is the Programme for

The programme is open to individuals who want to enhance their knowledge and skills in seafood retailing. It will be of particular interest to new entrants working with independent fishmongers or on a supermarket fresh fish counter. It would also be of interest to existing staff who want to receive a qualification in fishmonger skills.

Locations

BIM Head Office, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

Seafood Innovation Hub, Clonakilty, Co Cork

Duration and Timeline

The programme will be delivered on seven days over a three-month period.

• Day 1: Hygiene and Food Safety in Seafood Retailing
• Day 2 & 3: Fish Filleting and Preparation Skills
• Day 4: Seafood Industry Study Trip
• Day 5: Seafood Labelling and Nutrition
• Day 6: Seafood Quality and Freshness
• Day 7: Seafood Culinary Skills and Customer Service

Learners will also receive a half-day on-site mentoring.

Training Methodology

Combination of classroom-based learning, mentoring, demonstrations and practical training sessions.

Certification

QQI Level 5, 15 Credit, Special Purpose Award in Fishmonger Skills.

Entry Requirements

• Work in seafood retailing or currently seeking work in the sector.
• Have a Level 4 Certificate e.g., Leaving Certificate or QQI certificate (or equivalent).
• The ability to read, write and communicate efficiently in English. (For learners, whose first language is not English, the applicant must have efficiency in English to level B2 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL).

Progression and Employment Opportunities

This is a stand-alone special purpose award at level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Seafood Retail Sector.

Assessment

Written assignment (20%)

Learner record (20%)

Skills demonstration (60%)

Fees

€350