W P 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

1. WP 6: Long-term strategyfor observer training and supportto the region

2. WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region Recent rapid expansion in PIRFO observers on vessels Big increase in debriefers to maintain quality 1995-2014 support - EU (SPRTRAMP, PROCFish, SciFish, SciCOFish) 2011 to 2014 support - NZ and EU DevFish Support ends March 2015 – fewer SPC positions What strategy now for SPC PIRFO support?

3. Short-term support required: Secretariat for, and Chair of, PIRFO CMC Further develop PIRFO standards Identify and develop appropriate training institutions Monitor PIRFO standards Develop, maintain and moderate PIRFO website Workshops for observer trainers and observer coordinators e-recording and e-monitoring General observer programme support and advice WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

4. Certification Management Committee (CMC) • What is CMC • Certification governance framework • Secretariat work • Formalise certification process • Coordinate audits / moderation processes • Setting up CMC • Chair ?

5. Overseeing Authorisation Body – SPC/FFA/Other ??? PIRFO CMC Pre-selection Certification and Training Standards PIRFO Frontline Management PIRFO Basic Observer PIRFO Trainee Debriefer Electronic Recording Prerequisite Trainee Trainer PIRFO Debriefer Biological sampling Prerequisite Chain of Custody PIRFO Trainer PIRFO Debriefer Assessor Transshipment Cross-endorsement PIRFO Trainer and Assessor Electronic Monitoring PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet

6. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

7. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

8. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

9. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

10. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

11. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

12. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

13. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

14. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

15. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

16. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

17. PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

18. PIRFO Certification Management Committee (CMC) PIRFO Qualifications Record Booklet • What is PIRFO CMC • certification governance framework • guide training programme development • ensure effective quality assurance • Secretariat work • formalise certification process • coordinate audits / moderation processes • Setting up PIRFO CMC • Chair ?

19. Certificate in PIRFO Frontline Management What is the Cert.PFM Who is it for ? Is it necessary ?

20. What is Cert. PFM • Occupational Health and Safety • Leadership and teamwork • Developing work priorities • Establish networks • Risk management • Work programme planning • Managing field staff • Budgeting and financial reporting • Managing PIRFO data • Report writing • Preparing and delivering presentations • Fisheries management and observer data collection

22. Long-term support required: Once 700 PIRFO observers and debriefers are in place a 10% per year turnover will require: 70 more observers (5-6 courses) and 12 new debriefers (1 intro course / on-site training) Moderation of training for improved delivery Update training for new tasks, data and data protocols Refresher training Observer trainer training required – numbers/updating WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

23. Recommendations of the ROCW-15: The OFP continues to provide regional support for observer programmes Training of observers and debriefers - high priority Further development PIRFO standards - high priority The PIRFO CMC is the recognised moderating body for PIRFO certification and training standards WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

24. Recommendations of the CMC-1: CMC comprised of one representative each from: ROCW Chair FFA PNA aligned countries SPC non-PNA aligned countries WCPFC SPC chairs and provides secretariat services to the CMC SPC coordinates auditing and monitoring of PIRFO standards under CMC guidance Independent consultant develops a recognised international governance framework under which the CMC can legitimately and transparently operate, including terms of reference for the CMC WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

25. Recommendations for future support of PIRFO: Identify 3-4 suitable PIRFO basic training institutions - provide support to create full PIRFO training capacity Develop PIRFO website for all PIRFO career framework - hosted and moderated by the OFP Continue to organise Trainers workshops and ROCWs Monitor ER and EM developments to ensure seamless incorporation into observer activities WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region

26. Heads of Fisheries are asked: to endorse the above recommendations, and to adopt a regional cost-recovery mechanismto fund regional observer coordination and support activities (e.g.: a regional observer support levy, when seeking annual renewal on the FFA vessel register) to give thought to the future design of a PIRFO support framework – make-up, tasks and location WP 6: Long-term strategy for observer training and support to the region