| About BIM | |
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BIM
is the Irish State agency with responsibility for developing the Irish
Sea Fishing and Aquaculture industries. BIM was established under
the Sea Fisheries Act 1952.
The policies and programmes to pursue this mission are determined by the Board of BIM and are set out within the framework of the National Development Plan 2000 – 2006 ("NDP"), EU policies and available resources. A primary objective of BIM policy is to expand the volume, quality and value of output from the seafish and aquaculture sectors. BIM’s approach is to focus on the opportunities for growth in these sectors while seeking to alleviate constraints that impede development. BIM provides a range of services including advisory, financial, technical, marketing and training supports to all sectors of the Irish seafood industry. The four development divisions of BIM deliver these services through a number of integrated programmes. The programmes are funded from the Exchequer, the European Commission and charges for services. |
| Training | |
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These courses range from a very basic module aimed at giving new entrants a foundation in fish farming methods to higher skilled training for those who have some experience of fishing or fish farming and who wish to learn or improve their knowledge of fish and shellfish aquaculture techniques. Practical engineering, boat handling and safety at sea skills are also taught to facilitate employment on fish farms. BIM offers courses and Foundation Level and Level 2 For
more details and the latest course info, download the Careers
at Sea - Aquaculture brochure in pdf format (215KB) here. |
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This course aims to give new entrants comprehensive training in fishing vessel operations, boat handling, net mending, basic engineering and safety at sea skills, in order to prepare the participants for work as a crewmember on fishing vessels. This is a natural starting point for those intending to become deck officers on board commercial fishing vessels. Certain modules would be of interest to practising fishermen. These modules can be taken separately to accommodate specific work requirements and a Record of Achievement may be issued for each module successfully completed. For more details and the latest course info, download the Guide to Training - Commercial Fishing brochure in pdf format (219KB) here. Download
the Application Form in pdf format (376kb) here. |
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Marine engineering skills training is provided for new entrants and experienced engineers alike and includes practical work experience in real seagoing conditions, to prepare course participants for eventual employment as an Engineer Officer on board a fishing vessel. New entrants commence at Class Three and, with additional study and sea time, they can progress eventually to Engineer Officer Certificate of Competency Class One. For more details and the latest course info, download the Guide to Training - Fishing Vessel Engineers brochure in pdf format (230KB) here. Download
the Application Form in pdf format (376kb) here. |
| Employee Profiles | |
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A Career at see can be very diverse, from marine biology to aquiculture jobs there is a whole host of opportunities. Click here to view testimonials from some BIM employees. |
| Contact BIM | |
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BIM Head Office BIM, P.O. Box 12, Crofton Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co. Dublin, Ireland. Tel:
+353 (0)1 2144 100 Email:
training@bim.ie |
