Qualification details Title New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Fishing (Level 4) Version 1 Qualification type Certificate Level 4 Credits 70 NZSCED 030308 - Engineering and Related Technologies > Process and Resources Engineering > Seafood Processing Qualification developer Primary ITO Next review December 2020 Approval date April 2016 Strategic purpose statement The purpose of this qualification is to provide the commercial fishing sector with people who are able to work as experienced commercial fishing operators involved in commercial fishing operations including fish handling in an in-shore or deep-water environment. This qualification is suitable for individuals who are employed in the commercial fishing industry. Graduates will be capable of working in a self-managed capacity and will have some responsibility for the performance of others. Outcome Statement Graduate profile Graduates will be able to: Implement and monitor staff work routines and legislative compliance, in a commercial fishing operation, and fish and fish product handling, in an in-shore or deep-water environment. Implement and monitor commercial fishing operations and post-harvest fish and fish product handling in an in-shore or deep-water environment. Education pathway This qualification builds on the New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Fishing (Level 3) [Ref: 3133], and may lead on to the New Zealand Certificate in Seafood (Level 5) with strands in Aquaculture, Seafood Processing and Commercial Fishing [Ref: 3129]. Employment pathway Graduates of this qualification are likely to be employed as experienced commercial fishing operators on a fishing vessel in an in-shore or deep-water environment. Qualification specifications Qualification Reference 3132 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 Page 1 of 3 Qualification award This qualification can be awarded by any education organisation which has an approved programme of study or industry training programme leading to the qualification. Evidence requirements for assuring consistency Evidence of the following must be provided: Student feedback on course delivery and qualification achievement, their perception of the value of the training, and suggestions for improvements. Feedback from employers on the level of skills, knowledge and behaviour demonstrated by graduates of the qualification. Evidence of effective internal quality assurance systems. Portfolios of work and/or assessment samples demonstrating the range of student performance within a programme. Tertiary Education Organisations (TEOs) can also provide any other relevant evidence that supports the consistency review. Minimum standard of achievement and standards for grade endorsements Achieved. Other requirements for the qualification (including regulatory body or legislative requirements) None. General conditions for the programme leading to the qualification General conditions for programme TEOs offering programmes leading to this qualification must maintain currency with amendments to, and replacements of, relevant legislation, regulations, and codes of practice which may include some or all of the - Health and Safety in Employment (HSE) Act 1992, Treaty of Waitangi (Fisheries Claims) Settlement Act 1992, Biosecurity Act 1993, Animal Products Act 1999, Food Act 2014, Fisheries Act 1996, Wildlife Act 1975. Company quality, risk management, compliance, environmental and hygiene requirements, recording and reporting; and relevant legislation including health and safety, apply across all outcomes. The behaviours that contribute to compliance with workplace procedures, teamwork, and commercial standards and timeframes are inherent in the performance of the qualification’s outcomes and must be considered as part of the assessment process. Conditions relating to the Graduate profile Qualification outcomes Qualification Reference 3132 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 Conditions Page 2 of 3 1 Implement and monitor staff work routines and legislative compliance, in a commercial fishing operation, and fish and fish product handling, in an inshore or deep-water environment. Credits 10 2 Implement and monitor commercial fishing operations and post-harvest fish and fish product handling in an in-shore or deep-water environment. Fishing involves the activities associated with, and in support of; catching, taking or harvesting of fish from the sea. Credits 60 Transition information Replacement information This qualification replaced the: National Certificate in Seafood Risk Management (Processing Quality) (Level 4) [Ref: 1648] National Certificate in Seafood Risk Management (Vessel Operations Compliance) (Level 4) [Ref: 1393] The last date for entry into programmes leading to the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2018. The last date for award of the replaced qualifications is 31 December 2020 at which time they will be designated as discontinued. It is the intention of Primary ITO that no existing learner should be disadvantaged by these transition arrangements. Any person who considers they have been disadvantaged may appeal to the Primary ITO . PO Box 10383 The Terrace Wellington 6143 Ph: (04)801 9616 Email: educationteam@primaryito.ac.nz Qualification Reference 3132 © New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016 Page 3 of 3