HACCP I: Prerequisite Programs

Virtual Learning – 16 hours

Course Overview

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Your prerequisite programs and GMP’s are the foundation of an effective food safety system and are essential to meet regulatory and compliance standards and customer expectations.

This first course of the HACCP series covers current best practices for developing, documenting and implementing food safety prerequisite programs (PRPs). Robust and effective prerequisite programs prevent contamination and support your food safety system. This course focuses on prerequisite programs as an accepted approach to a preventive control plan (PCP) and is aligned with the expectations of the Global Food Safety Initiative requirements (GFSI).

Prerequisite programs are the foundation of a robust food safety system, this course focuses on proven strategies.

What You’ll Do:

Identify and categorize hazards
Identify appropriate controls for hazards
Write a standard operating procedure (SOP)
Check your learning progress with self-assessments throughout the program

An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.

Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.

You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.

Who should Attend

Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.

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Course Objective

At the end of the program, you will be able to:

Describe the role documentation plays in effective PRPs
Recognize the elements required in documented PRP SOPs
Identify prerequisite control measures for food safety hazards
List the PRPs and components of PRPs required for food safety
Identify steps to PRP implementation and management
Begin developing or strengthening your prerequisite programs

Accreditation

As an Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Accredited Provider, NSF Training and Education offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. NSF Training and Education is authorized by IACET to offer the number of CEUs below for this program.

1.3 CEU's

Computer and Internet Connection:

You will need regular access to a computer with an internet connection. High speed broadband access (LAN, Cable or DSL) is recommended.

Compatible Web Browsers: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, IE Edge and higher

Accommodations

NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org

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Additional Recommended Courses

HACCP Refresher Training

The perfect course for those requiring a refresher and review of the Codex 12 steps to HACCP.

We also offer a self-paced option that you can complete at your own pace, on your own time. We offer this in USD, and CAD.

You are a trained HACCP team member. You understand the importance of producing safe food and are key to maintaining your company’s food safety management system. But when did you last test your understanding of HACCP? This online, instructor-led training course reviews the key HACCP concepts and challenges you to examine how you manage the food safety system at your facility.

This training is designed for personnel with knowledge of HACCP systems and experience in the food and beverage industry who want to refresh their HACCP knowledge.

An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.

Who should Attend

Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.

Prerequisites

A good working knowledge of the HACCP system is essential.

Introduction to Food Safety and HACCP

Building a strong foundational food safety knowledge is critical. If you are new to the food industry and involved in manufacturing or supporting food production, you must understand your role in protecting consumer health. It is important for you and essential for your company. This course provides that foundational background.

What this course covers:

Practices that contribute to the production of safe food
Classify food safety hazards common to processing facilities
Explore methods to control hazards
Undertake a simple hazard analysis

Who should Attend

Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.