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FITA: Fish Industry
Training Association Pilot Course
Mallaig Marine Training Centre
Contact person: Lachie Paterson, Fish Industry Training Association.
Context:
This was a pilot 3 week residential training course based at Mallaig Marine
Training Centre set up by fishermen to meet the need for new entrants to the
industry.
Aims:
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To provide pre -sea training for
potential fishermen in an area with no local college- based courses.
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To encourage new entrants from
non- traditional fishing areas to help sustain the future of the
industry |
Target – group:
Male / female school –leavers/ pupils (must be 16 +) or others
interested in working in the industry.
How the course runs:
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Week 1 – Theory including
net-mending, navigation etc |
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Week 2 – mandatory courses
including sea survival, fire and first aid and safety awareness. |
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Week 3 – work placement on board
a vessel going to sea for a trip. |
Trainers:
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Professional fishermen –all ex-skippers |
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RYA Instructor |
Qualifications:
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No formal qualification but
elements are relevant to SVQ Level2. |
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Assessed in –house. |
Health and Safety:
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Insurance through the boat. |
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Risk assessment for sea survival
(in pool) |
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Live fires training (very
controlled) |
Feedback from pilot course has been
extremely positive. It is hoped to run the course on a regular basis.
Funding:
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HIE |
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Seafish Authority
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