Lobster Handling

After several years of task force reports and recommendations to deal with the quality of lobster being harvested, stored, and shipped, the time has come for a collaborative partnership of academics, industry and governments to address the situation. In fact, lobster quality has generally been deteriorating throughout Nova Scotia waters since before 2014.

The Lobster Handling course was created in response to the need to adapt fishing and handling methods to maintain the quality and reputation of our lobster, reduce losses and increase value.

Course attendance is mandatory for at least one representative of each lobster buyer licenced in Nova Scotia.

This course provides a basic understanding of lobster biology and best lobster-handling practices. As quality-oriented professionals, licenced buyers are an important link in the value chain. This course is similar to training offered to the seafood sector in other jurisdictions.

General Information

Course duration 2 half-days (2 x 3 hours)
Campus To be determined
Registration & information requests Michelle Thériault
Date du cours To be determined

Advantages

The Lobster Handling course helps to:

  • Adapt harvesting and handling methods to maintain optimal quality.
  • Improve value for Nova Scotia harvesters, processors, exporters and consumers.
  • Provide a state-of-the-art certified handling- and storage-training program on behalf of the Province of Nova Scotia.
  • Strengthen recognition of the official Nova Scotia brand for lobster exporters.
  • Encourage lifelong learning.

Cost, terms and payment

Université Sainte-Anne is sponsoring 100 registrations for Nova Scotia lobster-industry employees who need the course and have never taken it before (limited to two (2) registrations per company).

The registration fee is $85 (plus taxes), non-refundable.

Once your registration has been accepted, you will receive an invoice and a link to make your payment online.

Process

1

Registration

Send an e-mail to Michelle Thériault with your request to register for the course.
2

Costs

Pay the registration fees. An invoice and a link will be sent to you for online payment.
3

Courses and assessments

Take the course and complete the assessments.
4

Certification

Pass each assessment and receive your certificate of achievement.