This project will review the National Occupational Standards (NOS) for specific job roles and functions associated with fish and shellfish/seafood processing within food and drink operations.

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Here is the Functional Analysis or Map for Fish and Shellfish 

Occupation/Area

D. Produce food and drink products

D2. Manufacture and process food & drink products

D2.5 Perform fish & shellfish operations

IMPFP101 – Fillet fish by hand
IMPFP102 – Process fish by machine
IMPFP103 – Process fish by hand
IMPFP105 – Grade fish or shellfish by hand
IMPFP107 – Intake fish or shellfish
IMPFP109 – Control fish or shellfish defrosting
IMPFP111 – Shuck bivalves by hand
IMPFP113 – Pack and ice fish or shellfish
IMPFP115 – Grade fish or shellfish by machine
IMPFP117 – Control the fish or shellfish brining process
IMPFP119 – Control the dry curing of fish or shellfish
IMPFP121 – Control the fish or shellfish smoking process
IMPFP123 – Control the fish or shellfish marinating process
IMPFP125 – Gut and clean fish by hand
IMPFP127 – Assemble fish or shellfish products by hand
IMPFP129 – Extract shellfish meat by hand
IMPFP131 – Extract shellfish meat by machine
IMPFP133 – Pack live shellfish for dispatch
IMPFP135 - Control fish gutting operations
IMPFP136 - Control fish skinning operations
IMPFP137 – Use fish or shellfish quality assessment methods
IMPFP138 - Harvest fish or shellfish for human consumption
IMPFP140 – Carry out shellfish depuration operations
IMPFP142 – Control shellfish depuration production
IMPFP144 – Process seafood for retail sale
IMPFP146 - Display fish or shellfish for retail sale
IMPFP156 – Monitor frying operations
IMPFP158 – Monitor fish or shellfish operations
IMPFP160 - Manage fish and shellfish operations
IMPFP162 – Monitor the reception and holding of live fish and shellfish

1. Does this appear to be an accurate reflection of the functions of the current industry? Click on a feedback button above to indicate you are happy with the coverage or to leave a comment about anything you think is missing or requires adjustment.

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