FITA - Fish Industry Training Association - from water to plate

What do we do?

We offer skills training and qualifications to all sizes of fishery business involved with caught or farmed fish, shellfish, aquaculture, fish processing, wholesaling, retailing and fish & chips shops.

FITA provides:

Impartial advice on training-related matters;
Training materials and resources;
Training courses and qualifications particularly for catching and processing of any farmed or sea-caught fish or shellfish.
Specialist technical advice and help, (e.g. hygiene pre-requisites, HACCPs),
Technical reports,
Tailored resources,
Flexibility of time and place and
Cost effective options.

The Workforce Development Project includes added benefits to encourage training: promoting Lifelong Learning and personal development plans (with vocational career routes) to all employees, work-life balance initiatives, and workplace communications improvements. These are designed to help business to meet targets and improve performance, as well as improving the welfare and ethos of food-sector workers.

To see our full range of courses and services click on this link.