Training

Implementing SQF Systems Ed 9 and/or Internal Auditing

Implementing SQF Systems Ed 9 and/or Internal Auditing

Provided by an SQF licensed trainer, this course prepares participants to meet the SQF Practitioner requirements as defined in the SQF Code, Edition 9. The SQF Vision is to be the single most trusted source for global food safety and quality certification. Participants will receive detailed information for the successful implementation and maintenance of an SQF System.

This course applies to all sectors of the food industry including primary production through distribution. We encourage plant management, quality personnel, or anyone that is seeking to be or is a SQF practitioner to take this course.

Internal Auditing

Internal Auditing

Internal Auditing is a one-day course that teaches attendees how to conduct internal audits within their facility to meet GFSI audit
requirements. A comprehensive audit system is fundamental to a company’s food safety and product quality program, provides
confirmation that systems and procedures are operating effectively, and identifies areas that require improvement.

Microbiology and Food Safety 101 Course

Microbiology and Food Safety 101 Course

This course will provide the fundamentals of food microbiology and an understanding of how microorganisms behave, how to
control them, and raise awareness of the importance of process control, hygiene, and sanitation in the food processing environment.

Microbiology and Food Safety 202 Course

Microbiology and Food Safety 202 Course

This course will provide the fundamentals of food microbiology and an understanding of how microorganisms behave, how to
control them, and raise awareness of the importance of process control, hygiene, and sanitation in the food processing environment.

Preventive Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance

This course covers the requirements of the BRC and SQF, USDA and FDA regulators, and provides essential understanding of the management of microbiological, chemical, and physical hazard risks that can present on a process floor and in the maintenance shop. It will cover a range of topics including: procedure writing, management of lubricants, tool programs (including reconciliation),
break downs, start-up and hand-offs, planned and emergency repairs, and essential components for internal auditing.

Sanitary Design Course

Sanitary Design Course

This interactive class will present the 10 Principles for Equipment Sanitary Design and the 11 Principles of Facility Sanitary Design. By the end of the class,participants will have a clear understanding of potential microbiological and allergen hazards, regulatory requirements for sanitary operations and the benefits of sanitary design.

Sanitation Short Course

Sanitation Short Course

Targets front-line sanitors, janitors and FSQA techs performing pre-op inspection. Focus is on cleaning and sanitizing chemicals, safety, sanitation methods and pre-op technique.

Sanitation: Management of Cleaning & Disinfecting in Food Environments

Sanitation: Management of Cleaning & Disinfecting in Food Environments

This course outlines the requirements for FDA and USDA regulations regarding cleaning and sanitizing. It addresses the science of cleaning and sanitation, how to prevent biofilm formation, and how to maintain sanitary conditions before and during operations, and things that should be emphasized in the management of sanitation procedures.