Course Description
This “Implementing Safe Quality Food (SQF) 2000 Systems” course is designed for individuals seeking a basic understanding of the SQF program and the SQF 2000 Code requirements. This 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 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.
Learning 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 2000 Code and each level of registration
- Develop a food safety and food quality plan
- Perform a risk assessment for quality
- Introduction to the process of auditing SQF systems
Course Materials
Students receive course materials including:
- Copy of SQF 1000 Code
- Copy of SQF 2000 Code
- Copy of SQF Program – Food Sector Categories
- Copy of SQF Program – Vocabulary
- Copy of SQF Program – Criteria for SQF Training Centers, Trainers and Training Courses
- Copy of SQF Program – Certification Trade mark Rules for Use
- Copy of SQF Program – Criteria for SQF Consultants
Who Should Attend
- Those wishing to gain an in-depth understanding of the SQF Program
- Managers planning the implementation of SQF 2000 in their facilities
- Anyone who may be involved in either the support or actual implementation of SQF 2000
- Senior management investigating the benefits of the SQF Program
- Managers or other personnel new to their roles where SQF management system is required
- Food safety auditors and consultants
Duration:
2 Days. This course meets the time requirements set by the SQF Institute.
Prerequisite
There is no formal prerequisite for this course, but it is recommended that students have some knowledge of HACCP before taking this course.
Course Logistics
On day 2, there is a 30-question multiple-choice exam. 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.
Price: $7,500 (for up to 15 people)
Public Course: $895 per person