Description This course is designed for individuals seeking a basic understanding of the SQF Code requirements. The two-day course provides students with an understanding of the application of the requirements described in the SQF Codes, and how and why the Codes are applied. Students will also gain an understanding of the management of the SQF Program under the Food Marketing Institute (FMI). Experienced instructors lead students through the Codes, and students have the opportunity to practice developing food safety plans and risk assessments for quality.
Our training partner, BSI, is a licensed global provider of FMI/SQFI Training. Successful completion of this course (by passing the continual evaluation and the examination) forms part of the requirement for applicants wanting to qualify as an SQF Expert or an SQF Auditor.
There is a 30-question multiple-choice exam on the second day. Certificates of attainment are provided for students who exceed a 75% on both the continual evaluation and the exam. Certificates of attendance are provided to those who do not pass.
Larry Whittington is the instructor
for all the highlighted classes.
Objectives
Understand the Basic Concepts of the SQF Code Requirements to Enable Effective Implementation of Quality Systems to Meet SQF Code Requirements
Understand the Management of the SQF Program under the Food Marketing Institute (FMI)
Understand the Benefits and Pitfalls of Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Quality Management
Understand Different Food Sector Categories Available within the SQF Programs
Understand the SQF 1000 and 2000 Codes and Each Level of Registration for Each Code
Develop a Food Safety and Food Quality Plan
Perform a Risk Assessment for Quality
Introduction to the Process of Auditing SQF Systems
Materials Students receive course materials including copies of:
SQF 1000 Code
SQF 2000 Code
SQF Program – Food Sector Categories
SQF Program – Vocabulary
SQF Program – Criteria for SQF Training Centers , Trainers and Training Courses
SQF Program – Certification Trade mark Rules for Use
SQF Program – Criteria for SQF Consultants
Audience This course is intended for t hose wishing to gain an in-depth understanding of the SQF Program. For example,
Managers planning the implementation of SQF 1000 or SQF 2000 in their facilities
Anyone involved in the support or implementation of SQF 1000 or SQF 2000
Senior management investigating the benefits of the SQF Program
Managers or other persons new to their roles where a SQF management system is required
Food safety auditors and consultants
Prerequisite There is no formal prerequisite for this course, but it is recommended that students have some knowledge of HACCP before taking this course.
Duration The course is taught as a two-day class. The hours are 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM each day. This course meets the time requirements set by the SQF Institute.
Fee The class is $895 per student. To confirm your enrollment, pre-payment will be required.
Contact If you have any questions about this course,
please call us at 770-517-7944 or send an e-mail to Larry@WhittingtonAssociates.com.
