FSPCA’s PCQI-Preventive Controls for Human Foods Training
With this interactive training program, you will:
- Receive a recognized certificate from TÜV SÜD, demonstrating your proficiency in the Preventive Controls for Human Foods as per the Food Safety Preventive Control Alliance (FSPCA) standards.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) requirements, focusing on the development and implementation of risk-based preventive controls.
- Develop the skills necessary to create and manage a Food Safety Plan, including hazard analysis, preventive controls, monitoring procedures, corrective actions, and verification activities.
- Learn to identify and mitigate potential food safety hazards, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and enhancing the safety of your food products.
- Network with food safety professionals from various sectors, sharing experiences and building relationships with peers facing similar regulatory and safety requirements.
- Enhance your professional qualifications and broaden your career prospects in the field of food safety and quality management.
- Acquire the ability to implement effective preventive controls within your organization, contributing to improved food safety practices and consumer protection.
- Prepare yourself to take on the role of a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI), equipped with the knowledge and skills to oversee food safety programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
What will you learn?
At the end of the course, you will:
- Gain an understanding on the background, framework and overview of the U.S food safety system
- Understand the different types of food safety hazards
- Learn food safety risk-reduction preventive controls that complies with relevant federal regulations and how to apply them
Course outline
In this program, you will learn the following:
Day 1 (8 Hours)
Preface: Overview and Agenda for participant course
Background on U.S. Food Safety System
- Chapter 1: Introduction to course and Preventive controls and Exercise
- Chapter 2: Food Safety Plan Overview
- Chapter 3: Good Manufacturing Practices and Other Prerequisite Programs
- Chapter 4: Biological Food Safety Hazards and Exercise
- Chapter 5: Chemical, Physical and Economically Motivated Food Safety Hazards
- Chapter 6: Preliminary Steps in Developing a Food Safety Plan and Exercise
- Chapter 7: Resources for Food Safety Plans
Day 2 (8 Hours)
- Chapter 8: Hazard Analysis and Preventive Controls Determination Explain Exercise
- Chapter 9: Process Preventive Controls and Exercise
- Chapter 10: Food Allergen Preventive Controls and Exercise
- Chapter 11: Sanitation Preventive Controls and Exercise
- Chapter 12: Supply-Chain Preventive Controls and Exercise
- Chapter 13: Verification and Validation Procedures & Exercise
- Chapter 14: Record-Keeping Procedures & Exercise
- Chapter 15: Recall Plan
- Chapter 16: Regulation Overview - cGMP, Hazard Analysis and Risk-Based Preventive Controls for Human Food
Day 3 (4 Hours)
Who should attend?
The course is specially designed for:
- Food Safety Management representatives.
- Food Safety Management representatives / Quality professionals / Consultants.
- Professionals who have a role to play in the audit of Food Safety Management System viz FSSC 22000, FSMA, BRC, etc.
- Personnel from certification body, consultants, technical and Quality Managers who are interested in learning FSPCA PCQI requirements.
Prerequisites
- Experience in food chain, HACCP, GMP, GHP, etc.
- Prior understanding of relevant food safety legislation & pre-requisite programs
Learning & Career Prospects
The career prospects for the FSPCA’s PCQI-Preventive Controls for Human Foods Training are outstanding. As food safety regulations tighten globally, there is an increasing need for professionals with expertise in preventive controls and compliance with FSMA requirements.
Career prospects include:
- Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI)
- Food Safety Manager
- Quality Assurance Specialist
- Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Food Safety Consultant
- Compliance Auditor for Food Safety
Trainer Profile
The course content and structure are developed by the domain experts from TÜV SÜD. With immense experience and knowledge of the relevant standards, our team of product specialists and technical experts at TÜV SÜD have developed the course content based on the current business landscape and market requirements.
Examination & Certification
Upon completing the FSPCA’s PCQI-Preventive Controls for Human Foods course, participants will be assessed throughout the course through:
- Continuous Evaluation: Punctuality, presentation skills, interactive approach, involvement, role-play, daily tests, etc.
- Written Examination: (Open book) at the end of the course
Certification:
- Participants completing the course will be presented with certificate from FSPCA as “Preventive controls qualified individual for Human Food”.
- Certificates issued by: Illinois Institute of Technology-Institute of Food Safety & Health, International Food Protection Training Institute, Association of Food and Drug Officials / Association of American Feed control Officials.
FAQ
1. Can I also attend e-learning courses on top of attending the FSPCA’s PCQI-Preventive Controls for Human Foods course?
Yes, you can register for any e-learning course at TÜV SÜD.
2. How do I enroll for the FSPCA’s PCQI-Preventive Controls for Human Foods course?
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3. What is the FSPCA’s PCQI-Preventive Controls for Human Foods course methodology?
Participants will learn through lectures, case studies, group exercises and discussions.
4. Can I get a refund if I cancel my enrolment?
- If you communicate the cancellation to us by email within 14 days before the confirmed training date, we will not provide a refund for the training.
- If you communicate the cancellation to us by email more than 14 days before the confirmed training date, we will provide a 50 % refund for the training.
5. Are there any tests in the middle of the course?
There are no in-between assessments, but case studies will be included in the Food Safety Preventive Control Alliance (FSPCA)’s PCQI-Preventive Controls for Human Foods course. There will be a written examination at the end of the course.