Training Courses | Bivalve Purification Training

From this Topic Page you should be able to access with just one more click everything we have on this topic including webpages, pdfs, video files etc. If you cannot find what you want then please email onshore@seafish.co.uk and explain clearly the information you need.

This Topic Page is mostly about bivalve purification training and includes information on other shellfish issues such as scallop shucking.

Background

Bivalve shellfish such as mussels and oysters are required to be purified before they are sold unless they are harvested from Class A Waters. Seafish and the Seafood Training Academy provide information and training to employers and employees involved in the harvesting, purification, handling and trading of bivalve shellfish.

Sources of Information

Shellfish Training Centres - there are two shellfish training centres in the UK. The Scottish Shellfish Training Centre (currently dormant) and the Southern Shellfish Training Centre.

There are two trade associations that cover these activities. The Shellfish Association of Great Britain (SAGB) and the Association of Scottish Shellfish Growers (ASSG).

Training Courses and qualifications

Training programmes and information on qualifications etc can be found below:

Seafish's main bivalve training page.

Other Bivalve Issues and Information