Apprenticeship training course

Fishmonger (level 2)

Selling fish and seafood products, and advising customers on how to prepare them.

Qualification level: 2
Equivalent to GCSE.
Typical duration: 24 months
Apprenticeship category: Sales, marketing and procurement
Maximum funding: £12,000
Maximum amount government will fund
for apprenticeship training.
Also known as: Mobile fish van fishmonger

Retail fishmonger

Supermarket fishmonger

Sustainable fishmonger
Skills: Skills an apprentice will learn

Adherence with safe handling and storage requirements from receipt to sale, including stock rotation, quality assessment, temperature control and monitoring and avoiding cross- contamination

The ability to hand prepare fish including scaling, gutting, filleting, boning, pocketing, canoeing and skinning

The ability to hand prepare shellfish including dressing and shucking

Display fish and shellfish for retail sale

An ability to sell fish and shellfish by interpreting and satisfying customer needs, through upselling/link selling and promotions

Process the sale of fish and shellfish, including portioning, preparing, weighing, packing, labelling and processing payments relevant to the business

Use tools and equipment safely in the handling, preparation and sale of fish and shellfish

Work safely and hygienically in the handling, preparation and sale of fish and shellfish

Handle complaints and resolve problems appropriate to business policy and procedures

Communicate effectively with customers and colleagues

Full information on Fishmonger (level 2) is available from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

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