REVISED SKILLS STANDARDS NOW AVAILABLE FOR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

Following an extensive review of the jobs, skills and activities people carry out within fisheries management, Lantra Sector Skills Council announced today (26 May) that newly revised National Occupational Standards are now approved and available for employers use.

National Occupational Standards (NOS for short) accurately describe what a person needs to do, know and understand in their job to carry out their role in a consistent and competent way. NOS has 115 distinct uses which help ensure that industry has the skills it needs, and so Lantra carried out the year long review with employers to certify that they were up-to-date, relevant and reflect best working practices. Willie Fergusson, Lantra’s National Director for Scotland, explained: “The fisheries management industry has expanded since the last review in 2006. It was critical for employers, industry representatives and professional bodies to work with Lantra to complete this extensive review. NOS will also form the basis of fisheries management qualifications, and the revised standards will shape qualifications and learning to ensure that industry has a skilled workforce.” Many employers, industry representatives and professional bodies from across the UK worked with Lantra on the extensive review. Now Lantra is calling on everyone involved in the fisheries management industry to view and use the standards to help support their businesses and livelihood. David Bunt, Training Team Chairman at the Institute of Fisheries Management, was involved in the review and said: “As chairman of Lantra’s Fisheries Management Industry Group and from working in the industry, I know NOS are key as they enable employers to identify the competencies required to do a variety fisheries management jobs. Industry should be using the revised Standards to ensure the best training can be developed and provided, and that the latest Standards are being applied to the latest jobs.” Anyone involved in the fisheries management industry can acquire a free copy of the revised NOS. They are available to download from the Lantra website, www.lantra.co.uk. Willie concluded: “An essential tool for any small and large business, NOS help to identify skills gaps and find the most relevant training and learning. This can help businesses with continuous professional development of both managers and of the workforce. NOS provide valuable information to help develop training and recruitment plans, as well as job descriptions. By making use of the Standards in this way, business skills and key processes can be enhanced, so that the industry performs to world-class standards.” For your free copy of the fisheries management National Occupational Standards, please visit www.lantra.co.uk/approved-nos or call Lantra for more information on 02476 858 424. ENDS Issued by: Lantra Press Office – contact media@lantra.co.uk or call 02476 858 407. NOTES TO EDITOR: National Occupational Standards National Occupational Standards offer a framework for good employment practice in industry and define the skills, knowledge and experience required to work in the industry. They provide a tool for small and micro businesses, employers, careers advisors and trainers to benchmark and assess what skills are required to do a job. About Lantra • Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based sector, is licensed by the UK government to drive forward the new skills, training and business development agenda for the sector. • Lantra represents 17 industries and 1.5 million workers and volunteers in agricultural crops, agricultural livestock, animal care, animal technology, aquaculture, environmental conservation, equine, farriery, fencing, fisheries management, floristry, game and wildlife management, land-based engineering, landscape, production horticulture, trees and timber and veterinary nursing. For more information see www.lantra.co.uk.

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