STEP 1 - Complete All 8 line up STSP courses:

To sign up, Maricert Seafood Technology and Safety Program

1. Seafood safety & risk assessment: from harvest to table
2. Seafood quality assessment: freshness evaluation methods
3. Seafood microbiology: spoilage organisms and pathogens
4. Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP): extending shelf life
5. Seafood irradiation: safety, shelf life, and process control
6. Thermal processing: industrial techniques for safety and preservation
7. Freezing techniques: maximizing freshness and minimizing drip loss
8. Advanced seafood processing & safety: extending product quality

STEP 2 - Pass the STSP test

To sign up, STSP test

Pass the STSP test and receive your certificate.

STEP 3 - Complete All 8 line up SIPS courses:

To sign up, Seafood Innovation Practices Specialist

1. Fish species identification: DNA & protein methods
2. Mastering fish preservation: salting, smoking, and marinating techniques
3. Fish drying: advanced techniques for the seafood industry
4. Fish fermentation: traditional & modern techniques for safe & sustainable production
5. Mastering surimi production: advanced processing techniques & quality control
6. Fish waste to wealth: sustainable processing & utilization
7. Sustainable fish processing: technology, efficiency, and innovation
8. Advanced technologies in value-added seafood processing

STEP 4 - Pass the final SIPS test

To sign up, SIPS test

Pass the final SIPS test and receive a lifetime diploma, which you can add to your CV when applying to employers in the crabbing, fishing fleet, or other seafood industry companies.