About FITA
Who are we?
The Fish Industry Training Association (Highlands & Islands) Ltd - FITA was incorporated on 11 February 2005 as a company limited by guarantee. It was formed to carry on the business and activities of the Fish Industry Training Association (Highlands & Islands) in succession to that Association which had been formed in November 1990 as a result of the merger of the Highlands and Island Fish Processors Association and FITA the Association.
It is a specialist organisation focussed on providing and promoting training, learning, skills and qualifications along with technical advice, resources and services, especially for companies, business and individuals in all sectors of the fish industry.
Its directors represent different sectors of the fisheries industry.
FITA is affiliated to:
- Seafish: FITA is a Seafish Approved Training Provider
- Improve Ltd: the Food & Drink Sector Skills Council
- SQA: an Approved Centre for the delivery of SVQ’s
The people who make up FITA Ltd.
Lachie Paterson based at Carradale, Argyll is FITA’s full time Training Manager mainly responsible for the sea-fish catching, and aquaculture sectors.
Sally Moore based near Inverness is FITA’s Development Manager in processing and the food sector.
Roddy McColl - Secretary to FITA Ltd.
Directors
Robyn Dutton - Chairperson.
Alexander (Sandy) Patience - Vice Chairman.
Peter Davidson, George Hodgson, Richard Johnston, John MacAlister, Hugh Macpherson and Lawrence Watkins.
What do we do?
How and Where
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