New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 3)
Strands in Hatchery, Fish, and Shellfish
50 Credits – NZQA Ref 3135
New Zealand Certificate in Commercial Fishing (Level 3)
50 Credits – NZQA Ref 3133
New Zealand Certificate in Seafood Processing (Level 3)
Strands in Fish and Fish Products, Live Holding, Cleaning and Sanitation, and Seafood Logistics
50 Credits – NZQA Ref 3130
New Zealand Certificate in Aquaculture (Level 4)
Strands in Hatchery, Fish, Shellfish, and Aquaculture Diving
70 Credits – NZQA Ref 3134
New Zealand Certificate in Commerical Fishing (Level 4)
70 Credits – NZQA Ref 3132
New Zealand Certificate in Seafood Processing (Level 4)
70 Credits – NZQA Ref 3131
New Zealand Certificate in Seafood (Level 5)
Strands in Aquaculture, Seafood Processing, and Commercial Fishing
70 Credits – NZQA Ref 3129
Introduction to Aquaculture (Micro-credential) (Level 2)
20 Credits – NZQA Ref 5036
Introduction to Commercial Fishing (Micro-credential) (Level 2)
25 Credits – NZQA Ref 5052
Introduction to Seafood Processing (Micro-credential) (Level 2)
30 Credits – NZQA Ref 5035
NZQA reports monthly on changes to unit standards, micro-credentials and qualifications registered on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework.
Change reports cover:
July 2024: Review of Seafood Processing New Zealand Qualifications
To ensure timely processing of pre-moderation, consent to assess, microcredential support and programme endorsement applications before the disestablishment of Muka Tangata, we encourage providers to submit all relevant assessment materials and applications by October 3, 2025.
We will continue to process applications after this date, but we cannot guarantee they will be completed before Muka Tangata finishes operations on 19 December 2025. Any in-flight submissions will be handed over to the newly established Industry Skills Board for completion.
We encourage you to contact us at the earliest opportunity if you have any questions about this, or want to discuss any proposed submissions.
