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Module 1: Empowerment CFS

Overview

This course covers Module 1 of the Capture Fisheries Standard 2.0 (CFS). The objective of this course is to understand key concepts of the Empowerment Module and its subcomponents. The course explains fundamental definitions to facilitate a better understanding and implementation of Module 1, its content, and the requirements under each of the 4 submodules that comprise it.

This video does not replace a thorough reading of the standard.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for applicants and implementers who are new to implementing the Capture Fisheries Standard (CFS).

Requirements

No prior knowledge is required to take the course.

Number of lessons 9 lessons

Time to complete 3 Hours

Course content

Introduction
- 1.1
  Course Introduction
Definitions
- 2.1
  Definitions for Module 1
Module 1
- 3.1
  Overview of Module 1
The Certificate Holder
- 4.1
  The Certificate Holder and certification management
The Fisher’s Association
- 5.1
  Members, Roles and Requirements of The Fishermen’s Association
- 5.2
  Claiming Mechanisms
The Fair Trade Committee
- 6.1
  The Fair Trade Committee, General Assembly and Certificate Holders
Fair Trade Premium Management
- 7.1
  Needs Assessment and the Premium Plan
- 7.2
  Overview of the Management of the Fair Trade Premium