Principles and Applications of HACCP Training

This course will give you an understanding of the key components of a HACCP-based system and the essential elements required to manage food safety risks effectively.

You will learn:

• HACCP plan development and implementation
• Types of hazards in food safety
• Emerging concerns in the food industry
• Verification and validation activities
• Pre-requisite programs and their role in food safety systems.

This 2-day course will leave you with knowledge of the principles and application of HACCP. It can be joined to an additional module: Becoming a Skilled Lead Internal/External Auditor, where participants learn how to conduct management systems audits in accordance with ISO 19011:2018 Guidelines for Auditing Management Systems. To complete these modules together, see our Food Safety Management Systems Lead Auditor course.

Timetable 

Day 1 – Wednesday   

Introduction to food safety & HACCP  

• HACCP plan introduction  
• Context of food safety  
• Overview of industry recalls  
• Food Safety Legislation including Food Standards code  
• Prerequisite programmes  
• HACCP Steps 1 to 6 including Workshops  
  • Assemble HACCP team  
  • Describe product  
  • Identify intended use  
  • Hazard analysis and control.  

Day 2 – Thursday  

• Documenting and implementing a HACCP Plan  
• Food safety hazard identification and controls  
• Food pathogens  
• HACCP Steps 7 to 12 including Workshops to determine and establish Critical Control Points (CCP) including:  
  • critical limits, monitoring systems, corrective actions, verification & validation requirements, documentation and record keeping  
• Validation of CCPs  
• Validation verification  

HACCP plan review.

Upon successful completion of the course, each participant will receive a Certificate of Attainment which identifies the Exemplar Global competency below:

• Exemplar Global HP Developing HACCP Plans

If you additionally complete our Becoming a Skilled Lead Internal/External Auditor course, you may also be eligible to complete the BSBSS00128 Lead Auditor Skill Set to attain four Nationally Recognised Training Units of Competency. 

There are no prerequisites for this course.

You will complete a series of workshops during the course, which form part of the assessment. Upon the completion of each module there is a short multiple-choice quiz. You will receive continual assistance and feedback from the facilitator.

Designed to cater to a variety of people currently involved in the development and/or management of Food Safety Programs, you should attend if you:

• want to meet the formal HACCP training requirements of Australian Retailers, GFSI Standards (BRC, SQF) and other relevant Standards
• want to become an Exemplar Global HACCP Practitioner
• need to develop or improve a HACCP Plan
• are involved in the Food Safety management process.
• wish to activity participate in a HACCP Team
• wish to consolidate your existing knowledge into a formal qualification.

A food safety industry background is preferred, however prior experience in food safety is not essential.

To become a registered third-party auditor under the Exemplar Global scheme, you’ll need this course plus the units of competency awarded in our Becoming a Skilled Lead Internal/External Auditor course – Exemplar Global AU26 Auditing management systems and Exemplar Global TL26 Lead audit teams.

Visit the Exemplar Global website for full certification requirements and current fees.    

If you wish to obtain the four nationally recognised training units, you’ll need to complete the Becoming a Skilled Lead Internal/External Auditor course and undertake the additional assessment. 

Expand your qualifications with the following courses:   

During the HACCP training week: 

• Becoming a Skilled Lead Internal/External Auditor (Exemplar Global AU26 and TL26)  

Training available in a separate week:   

• Quality Management Systems (Exemplar Global QM)   
• Environmental Management Systems (Exemplar Global EM)   
• OH&S Management Systems (Exemplar Global OH 45001)     
• Information Security Management Systems (Exemplar Global IS)  
• Business Continuity (Exemplar Global BC)   

 We also offer Risk Management and Psychological Health and Safety at Work courses. Please contact us for more information.   

If you’re looking for a foundation-level understanding of ISO standards and auditing skills, check out our library of eLearns, which includes our self-paced 45-minute Introduction to ISO 22000 module.  

Price

The price of this course is $1,595 GST exempt.

Discounts for multiple attendees are available – please contact us to find out what discounts can be applied.

How to enrol

We offer an easy, streamlined enrolment process – you can either enrol directly into your course online or call us on 1300 95 96 92 to enrol over the phone.

How to pay

We offer a variety of payment methods:

• Bank transfer
• Credit card
• Payment plans.

Payment plans

We can arrange flexible payment plans on an individual basis. Please be aware that your certificate will be held until full payment has been received.

Public – Virtual/Online

This course is delivered online via our virtual training platform. Our virtual courses are available to participants in Australia and New Zealand. They provide the same premium learning experience as our face-to-face sessions, with the added convenience of online learning. The virtual platform mimics in-person learning and aims to be engaging and interactive, with real-time group exercises, Q&A sessions, and online assessments. No matter your location, you can benefit from our expert-led training and become proficient in understanding the requirements of a food safety management system.

Please note: Due to licensing restrictions, our virtual courses are open to participants from Australia and NZ only.

In-house – Face-to-face or virtual

In-house training can provide a cost-effective training solution for organisations with a number of staff who require training. We can also customise a course to suit your own individual needs, and include your own audit documentation. Call us on 1300 95 96 92 or complete the form below to request a quote. 

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