Interest in retail seafood. No previous qualifications required.
| Duration | 7 Days Total | Certification | QQI Level 5 | |
| Location | BIM Clonakilty | Fees | €350 |
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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.
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.
BIM Clonakilty, Clogheen Road, Clonakilty, Co. Cork P85 TX47
| Unit | Dates 2026 |
| 1 Hygiene and Food Safety in Seafood Retailing | 20 April |
| 2 Fish Filleting and Preparation Skills | 28 & 29 April |
| Seafood Industry Study Trip (transport will be provided by BIM) | TBC |
| 3 Seafood Labelling, Sustainability and Responsible Sourcing | 05 May (AM) |
| 4 Seafood Nutrition | 05 May (PM) |
| 5 Seafood Quality and Freshness | 19 May |
| 6 Seafood Culinary Skills | 20 May (AM) |
| 7 Customer Service | 20 May (PM) |
| Half day Mentoring in place of work (with one of the trainers) | April/May |
| Final Assessment (in place of work) | June |
Combination of classroom-based learning, mentoring, demonstrations and practical training sessions.
QQI Level 5, 15 Credit, Special Purpose Award in Fishmonger Skills.
This is a stand-alone special purpose award at level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). Seafood Retail Sector.
Written assignment (20%)
Learner record (20%)
Skills demonstration (60%)
€350
Training Source:BIM National Fisheries CollegeReport a problem
