Training Program
CIFT functions with the following objectives: to evolve innovative and cost-effective technologies for fish harvest, to develop and standardize various aspects of post-harvest technologies, to develop technologies for extraction of biomedical, pharmaceutical and industrial products from aquatic organisms, to act as a repository of information on harvest and post-harvest technologies with a systematic data base, to conduct transfer of technology through training, education and extension education programmes, and to provide consultancy services and to popularize the innovations for overall development of the fishery industry.
Training is one of the most important methods for transferring the technologies to the actual end users. CIFT organizes demand based regular and adhoc training courses for various catetgories of personnel sponsored by the industry and organizations. Training is offered to the interested entrepreneurs based on their needs from time to time.
How to apply
Applications (s) of the candidate (s) in the prescribed form given here (page 8) may be sent to the Director, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Matsyapuri P.O., Willingdon island, Cochin-682 029. The courses will be arranged in batches based on the number of candidates applied for each training course.
The applications form duly signed by the candidate may indicate the training course in which he/she is interested and provide the biodata of the candidate viz. Name, Designation, Age, Educational qualification, Experience and Training courses attended if any, during the last five years.
In the case of International Training Programmes, the training application has to be sent to the Deputy Director General (Fisheries), Indian Council of Agricultural Research, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi - 110 001, for approval with a copy to the Director, Central Institute of Fisheries Technology, Cochin - 682 029.
Training fees
Training fee is indicated separately under each course. The fee need not be sent in advance along with the nomination of candidates, but has to be paid after the finalization of training dates and before the commencement of the course.
TA & DA to the sponsored officials are to be provided by their respective Departments. The participants can avail the trainee’s hostel facilities on payment basis @ Rs. 50 per person per day (for accommodation charges alone for private candidates). A separate request has to be sent to the Director, CIFT, Cochin for accommodation facilities in the trainee’s hostel.
List of training programmes proposed to be held during 2014-15
1. Training Course on Fishing Technology
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No. of participants |
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20 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science with experience in fisheries |
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Duration |
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Two weeks (once in three months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 5000+service tax per candidate |
Course contents
Classification of fishing gear; fishing gear materials; fishing gear fabrication; modern fishing gear trawls, purse seines etc; conservation and management of fisheries resources; hull maintenance practices to steel and wooden fishing boats (theory and practical).
2. Training Course on Turtle Excluder Devices and By catch Reduction Devices
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No. of participants |
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20 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science with experience in marine capture fisheries |
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Duration |
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One week (once in three months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 1500 + service tax per candidate |
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Course contents
Fishing gear selectivity in general; selectivity in trawls with reference to conservation; eco-friendly fishing practices and fuel saving; design aspect of different selective devices; by catch reduction devices ( BRD); turtle excluder devices (TED), construction of TED and BRD as per design; rigging of TEDs and BRDs in trawl; fishing trials onboard the departmental research vessels (theory and practical).
3. Training course on Fishing Gear Materials
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No. of participants |
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10 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science |
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Duration |
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5 days (Once in three months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 3000 + service tax per candidate |
Course Contents
Fishing gear materials: classification, numbering system, properties, testing and evaluation. Identification, Designation, Linear density, Thickness, Twist per meter, Breaking load and Elongation, Abrasion resistance, weathering resistance (Theory and practical)
4. Training course on Preservation of wood for boat building
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No. of participants |
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15 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Matriculation with experience in relevant field |
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Duration |
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3 days (once in three months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 3000 + service tax per candidate |
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Course contents
Training on general classification of wood, types of wood preservatives and commonly used preservatives, methods of preservation, pressure impregnation treatment and operation of vacuum pressure impregnation facility.
5. Training Course on Laboratory Techniques for Microbiological Examination of Seafoods
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No. of participants |
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8 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science |
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Duration |
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15 days (once in three months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 10,000 +service tax per candidate |
Course contents
Basic principles of microbiology; staining of bacteria, nutrition of bacteria; preparation of media; sampling of fish for isolation of bacteria; enumeration and isolation of bacteria; identification and estimation of pathogenic organisms such as Salmonella, Listeria, Vibrio cholerae, Vibrio parahaemolyticus, Clostridia, Staphylococcus etc.
6. Training Course on Seafood Quality Assurance
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No. of participants |
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15 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science |
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Duration |
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Two weeks (once in six months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 15,000 +service tax per candidate |
Course contents
Proximate composition of fish; hygiene and sanitation in fish handling; identification and isolation of E.coli, Streptococci, Staphylococus aureus etc in fish; quality problems in seafood industry; legislation on export inspection in India; quality requirements of importing countries with special reference to USA, Japan, EEC etc; minimum facilities in processing units for approval; Indices of fish spoilage; pesticide residues; quality of water and ice; seafood toxins; determination of TVB and TMA; technology transfer in fish handling and processing.
7. Training Course on Fish Processing Technology
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No. of participants |
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15 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science /PDC with two years experience |
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Duration |
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Two weeks (once in three months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 5,000 +service tax per candidate |
Course contents
Intensive and extensive factors affecting quality of fish; post harvest handling of fish; canning and preservation of fish and shell fish; salting and drying of fish; value added fishery products; packaging; HACCP concept in seafood industry; sensory evaluation of fresh fish; technology transfer in fish handling and processing.
8. Training Course on Production of Value Added Fish Products
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No. of participants |
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10 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science/Fishery Science/PDC with two years experience |
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Duration |
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One week (once in three months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 5,000 +service tax per candidate |
Course contents
Pre-process handling; chilling and freezing; battering and breading; value added products; surimi and surimi-based products; packaging of value added products; HACCP; economic viability of the process.
9. Training Course on Battered and Breaded Products
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No. of participants |
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10 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science/Fishery Science |
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Duration |
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4 days (once in six months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 5,000 +service tax per candidate |
Course contents
Handling, pre-processing and freezing of fish products; Principles of battering and breading; development of battered and breaded fish products; packing of battered and breaded products; HACCP; economic viability of the process.
10. Training Course on Modern Analytical Techniques in Biochemistry
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No. of participants |
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10 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Graduates (preferably postgraduates) inChemistry/ Biochemistry |
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Duration |
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10 working days (two times in a year) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 7,000 +service tax per candidate |
Course contents
Spectroscopy; gas chromatography; high performance liquid chromatography; atomic absorption spectrophotometry.
11. Training course on LC MS MS
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No. of participants |
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10 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Post graduation in chemistry/Biochemistry/ Fish Processing |
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Duration |
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10 working days (two times in a year) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 10,000 + service tax per candidate |
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Course contents
Introduction to HPLC, Introduction to Mass spectrometer, Determination of antibiotic residues viz. chloramphenicol and nitrofuran metabolites using LC MS MS.
12. Training course on GC and GCMS
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No. of participants |
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10 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Post graduation in chemistry/Biochemistry/ Fish Processing |
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Duration |
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10 working days (two times in a year) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 10,000 + service tax per candidate |
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Course Contents
Introduction to GC, Introduction to Mass spectrometer, Theory and practical classes on the operation of GCMS.
13. Training Course on HACCP Concepts
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No. of participants |
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15 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science |
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Duration |
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5 days (once in three months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 10,000 +service tax per candidate |
Course contents
Introduction to HACCP programme and HACCP evaluation; biological hazards in seafoods; food borne diseases; physical hazards, wholesomeness and economic fraud; chemical hazards in seafood handling and processing; seven principles of HACCP; development of HACCP plan; sanitation standard operating procedures for HACCP; role of extension in the implementation of HACCP; verification of HACCP programme in seafood processing plants.
14. Training Course on Fish Processing Innovations and Extension Methods
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No. of participants |
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15 per batch |
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Qualification |
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Bachelors Degree in Science |
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Duration |
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one week (once in six months) |
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Fees |
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Rs. 3,000 +service tax per candidate |
Course contents
Extension methods and communication techniques; Post-harvest handling of fish; processing and preservation of fish and fish products; value added fish products; fishery by products; packaging of fresh and processed fish products; adoption and diffusion of innovations; technology transfer system and strategies.
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