Transferable skills in land-based and aquaculture sectors: review

Appendix 4: Participant consent form

Project Title: Transferable skills in the land-based and aquaculture sectors

I confirm that I have enough information about this research project, and I am happy to take part.

I have been given the opportunity to ask questions about the project and my role in it.

I understand the study is being conducted by researchers from the Scottish Government, Rural and Environmental Science and Analytical Services Division (RESAS)

I understand that my participation is voluntary, and I can withdraw at any point until the report is published (expected to be March 2025).

I understand that I can refuse to answer any questions that I do not wish to answer.

I understand that the interview will be recorded and transcribed.

I understand that any personal data collected via this consent form as well as interview recordings and transcripts will be kept confidential within the research team and stored securely. I understand that while all efforts will be undertaken to anonymise my testimony and I will not be directly named in any published outputs, the content of my testimony might make me identifiable.

I agree to being contacted at a later date in relation to this study.

I confirm I have read and understood the privacy notice.

Name of participant

Date

Signature of participant

Name of researcher

Date

Signature of researcher