Overview of CFTDI's Training Programmes

Seafood Technology Unit

The Seafood technology is a growing sector, that involves the scientific study of seafood, its handling, processing, preservation, packaging, and distribution. This sector has huge potential for growth and expansion with numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs, researchers, processors, and professionals. Training courses in seafood technology are beneficial to individuals interested in learning the proper handling of seafood, preservation techniques, value-added methods, and the latest advances in seafood processing. 

Under the auspices of the Regional Fisheries Training Project; the Seafood Technology Unit collaborated with the Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) to transfer seafood technology knowledge to develop the fishing industry locally and regionally. 

Seafood technology courses can have numerous benefits for fisherfolk and fishing communities by improving the quality of fish landed, overall fish quality and safety, reducing fish waste, increasing income, and sustainability of the industry. 

Maritime Unit

The maritime industry provides sustainable employment opportunities for those seeking careers in merchant shipping. CFTDI is one of the region's key providers of maritime training in the Caribbean. 

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is the United Nations specialized agency with responsibility for the safety and security of shipping and the prevention of marine pollution by ships. Permission is granted to CFTDI for the approval of courses Standards of Training, Certification, and Watchkeeping for Seafarers (STCW as amended) by The Ministry of Works and Transport, Maritime Services Division. 

STCW courses provided by CFTDI are; Basic Training, Basic Training Revalidation, Proficiency in Survival Craft, Proficiency in Survival Craft Revalidation, Medical First Aid, Medical First Aid Revalidation, Basic Fire Fighting, Basic Fire Fighting Revalidation, Advanced Fire Fighting, Advanced Fire Fighting Revalidation, Ratings Forming Part of a Navigational Watch, Oil/ Gas Chemical Tanker Safety, Coastal Navigation ( Vessels up to 500 GRT), Boatmaster III & Boatmaster II, Outboard Motor Maintenance & Repairs, Security Awareness with/without Designated Duties, Emergency Crowd Control Onboard Passenger Vessel and Proficiency in Crisis Management and Human Behaviour.

Affiliations

1. Ministry of Agriculture, Land and Fisheries
2. The World Bank Group
3. Tobago House of Assembly, Tobago Agribusiness Development Company (TADCO)
4. Maritime Services Division
5. International Maritime Organization
6. Japan International Cooperation Agency
7. MIC Institute of Technology
8. The University of Trinidad and Tobago
9. Trinidad and Tobago Coast Guard
10. Barbados - Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology