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FIELD AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY AND FISHERIES
Review of Seafood Processing unit standard 17573
Subfield / Domain / IdSeafood / Seafood Processing / 17573
The Seafood Industry Training Organisation has completed the review of the unit standard listed above that was registered in June 2000.
Date new version published April 2006
Planned review date December 2011
Summary of review and consultation process
The review was initiated by workplace assessors in response to changes to the Ministry of Fisheries Trade Information Scheme, and the inclusion of additional species. The review was primarily to ensure that the unit standard reflected current industry practice and legislation. Consultation was arranged and included representatives from the Ministry of Fisheries Trade Information Scheme and workplace assessors. Feedback was incorporated into the unit standard review.
Main changes resulting from the review
The main changes resulting from the review were to ensure the unit standard allowed for other fish species that are now included in the Ministry of Fisheries Trade Information Scheme.
The review process has resulted in the following changes to the unit standard:
· The title has been changed to reflect current industry practice
· The level has been increased from 3 to 4
· The credit value has been increased from 3 to 5
· Other minor changes have been made to the special notes, elements and performance criteria to reflect changes in industry practices and legislation and for consistency with the Trade Information Scheme.
Impact on existing provider accreditations
Current Accreditation for / Accreditation extended to /Nature of accreditation / Classification or Id / Level / Nature of accreditation / Classification or Id / Level /
Subfield / Seafood / 3 / Standard / 17573 / 4
Domain / Seafood Processing / 3
Impact on Accreditation and Moderation Action Plan (AMAP)
None.
Impact on existing qualifications
None.
Summary of main changes to standards’ Ids, classification, titles, levels, and credits
The following summary shows the changes made to the standards as a result of the review. All changes are in bold.
Key to review category
A
/ Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version numberB / Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same Id and a new version number
C / Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new Id
D / Standard will expire and not be replaced
Subfield Seafood
Domain Seafood Processing
Id / Title / Level / Credit / Review Category /17573 / Complete the CCSBT documentation requirements for the export of Southern Bluefin Tuna
Complete the documentation requirements for the Ministry of Fisheries Trade Information Scheme / 3
4 / 3
5 / B
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