Apprentice / New Entrant
A new entrant to the industry will
enter as an Apprentice Fish Harvester, and must demonstrate a primary
commitment to the fishery. Apprentice Fish Harvesters must be sponsored
to the industry each year by a certified Professional Fish Harvester who
is an owner/operator/skipper. Certification is restricted to the sponsoring
fishing enterprise, and is not transferable without the Certification
Board's consent.
As a condition of registration with the Board, all Apprentices and New Entrants are required to complete a recognized basic safety course prior to beginning their
second fishing season. Harvesters who have completed a Marine Emergency
Duties (MED A1 or equivalent) are exempt from the Basic Safety Training
requirement.
The Board has developed
a 5-day BST course that is delivered throughout the province. This 5-day
course includes two days of General Seamanship and Stability, one day
of Marine Emergency Duties (MED A3), and two days of Marine Advance
First Aid. Harvesters preferring to complete the MED A1 course at Marine
Institute will be exempt, but the course MUST be completed prior to
beginning their second fishing season
Additionally, all Apprentice Fish Harvesters
are encouraged to progress to at least the Professional Fish Harvester
Level I category.
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