| Title | Principles of marine finfish | |
| Level | 3 | |
| Credit value | 5 | |
| Learning Outcomes | Assessment Criteria | |
| The learner will: | The learner can: | |
| 1. Understand the range of marine finfish species and principles of harvesting and fish stocks | 1.1 Describe the range of commercial fish species that are commonly defined as marine finfish including alternative legally acceptable or approved commercial names | |
| 1.2 Describe the methods commonly used to harvest these species and locations /regions/grounds from which they are harvested | ||
| 1.3 Explain the role of aquaculture in supplying marine finfish for retail sale | ||
| 1.4 Explain the current general state of fish stocks and species-specific issues including quotas, sustainability and the environmental impact of fishing/aquaculture methods. | ||
| 2. Understand the principles of processing, packing and distribution of marine finfish and seasonal impacts | 2.1 Summarise different methods used to process and distribute chilled and frozen marine finfish products commonly traded commercially in the UK | |
| 2.2 Describe the impact of seasonal variations and adverse weather conditions on a specific product availability, condition, quality and typical price | ||
| 2.3 Clarify the range of marine finfish products available including different packaging systems and processing methods such as MAP, Vac-Pack, smoking, marinating, drying | ||
| 2.4 Describe where to find up to date information on marine finfish for use by seafood retailers, wholesalers and consumers. | ||
| 3. Understand the principles of taste, flavour, nutrition of marine finfish and food safety issues | 3.1 Explain taste and texture attributes of chilled, frozen and defrosted fish and how these are perceived by customers | |
| 3.2 Explain those species-specific attributes including flavour, texture, colour, oil content and packaging/presentation that may influence individual buying choices | ||
| 3.3 Summarise general nutrition and health issues, including any species-specific recommended consumption targets/limits | ||
| 3.4 Describe specific food safety risks such as potential presence of allergens, contaminants, and other threats to human health and how these risks may be mitigated. | ||
| 4. Understand the principles of consumer needs for marine finfish and quality assessment issues | 4.1 Describe the typical cuts and portion sizes for adults and children, and suggested cooking methods/recipes for commercial species | |
| 4.2 Describe what alternative or substitute products and species may be suitable for the consumer, and the dietary, cultural or religious factors that may mitigate your advice | ||
| 4.3 Explain the fish quality assessment and quality indicators that apply to marine finfish/finfish products, and the limitations of shelf-life and best before dates | ||
| 4.4 Summarise appropriate recommendations to consumers for handling and storage prior to consumption. | ||
| Additional information about the unit | ||
| This unit supports workforce and/or vocational development for those who need to understand the principles of marine finfish in a processing, sales or wholesale environment, or in a learning environment. | ||
| Unit purpose and aim(s) | The unit is designed for use primarily by operatives, team leaders and others who require this understanding to support workplace activities. It is also designed for those who plan to enter the fish/shellfish industry or employees who wish to expand on their existing knowledge and understanding. The aim of the unit is to assess underpinning knowledge and understanding to recognised national occupational standards. | |
| Unit expiry date | 30-Jun-15 | |
| Details of the relationship between the unit and relevant national occupational standards or other professional standards or curricula (if appropriate) | This unit of assessment relates directly to Improve Sector Performance Standard (approved as National Occupational Standard) knowledge unit FP.149K Principles of marine finfish | |
| Assessment requirements or guidance specified by a sector or regulatory body (if appropriate) | This unit is designed to assess the underpinning knowledge and understanding of learners in the workplace context, in the principles of marine finfish. It can be assessed on or off the job. | |
| The learner must demonstrate their current knowledge and understanding, to meet all assessment criteria. Assessment methods appropriate to the needs of the learner must be used to generate satisfactory evidence of knowledge and understanding. | ||
| The Improve Assessment Strategy sets out the overarching assessment requirements. | ||
| Support for the unit from a SSC or appropriate other body (if required) | Improve Food & Drink Skills Council | |
| Location of the unit within the subject/sector classification system | 04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies | |
| Name of the organisation submitting the unit | FDQ on Behalf of Improve Awarding Organisation Forum | |
| Availability for use | Shared | |
| Unit available from | Jun-10 | |
| Unit guided learning hours | 20 | |
| Unit Category | Underpinning Knowledge (UK) | |
| Unit Reference | FP.149K | |
| RITS Reference | A/602/0616 | |