This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to deal with seafood suppliers and buy product that meets food and trade regulations at a competitive price. It includes the ability to apply seafood product and market knowledge when communicating with suppliers, confirm product quality before buying and maintain records of communications and transactions.

This unit applies to individuals who identify and buy seafood product for customers from the most appropriate Australian suppliers, either through auction, direct purchase from fisher, cooperative or farm, or through an agent or wholesaler.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, food safety and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.