This course will give you a basic knowledge and awareness of different activities that are commonplace aboard commercial fishing vessels. It spans three weeks and consists of four compulsory one-day sessions that are legally required for working on a fishing vessel:Sea survivalHealth and safetyFirst aidFirefightingThe course covers a comprehensive range of essential topics, including safe working practices, manual handling, and the use of PPE. You will learn about fishing methods, species identification, knife skills, and the care of the catch, alongside key topics like catch reporting, sustainability, and minimum sizes. The course also addresses environmental responsibilities, pollution, and fishing for litter, with practical insights into fishing gear maintenance and vessel operations. Additionally, it includes safety training in sea survival, health and safety, first aid, and firefighting, as well as stability awareness, machinery checks, and emergency procedures.You will also have opportunities to visit fishing vessels, explore industry standard practices, and hear from guest speakers from organisations such as Seafish, the MCA, and the RNLI.On successful completion of the course, you will be presented with basic safety training certificates, allowing you to work on UK-registered commercial fishing vessels.Interested? Let us knowPlease click here to register your interest
