The major online consultation will close on Friday 29 January 2010 and employers and other representatives from the industry are encouraged to take control over their qualifications and establish what they need from the aquaculture apprenticeship.

Chris Catchpole, Sector Entry and Careers Manager, said: “Apprenticeships help ensure the sector’s workforce has the skills it needs to remain competitive. The aim of this consultation is to review the qualification structure that makes up the aquaculture apprenticeship and there is still time for those involved in aquaculture to take part in the review online.”

Chris adds: “This consultation will be followed up by a final consultation to look at the whole apprenticeship framework due to be held during April and May this year. We want as many industry representations as possible to respond to this online consultation as we must meet industry needs.”