GLOBALG.A.P. Fruit & Vegetables v6 - Understanding the Requirements

This course enables delegates to gain a full understanding of the general principles of the Standard, and how to comply with the requirements. Delegates will also gain an understanding of what to expect during the process of certification, and actions needed prior to, during and after the audit.

Before the course you must have read and reviewed a copy of the Standard, which is available as a free download from the BRCGS Store.

What this course covers

• Scope and format of the Standard

• Requirements of the Standard

• Audit protocol

• BRCGS compliance and support

At the end of the course, you will be assessed with an exam. This course is part of the BRCGS Professional recognition programme.
Participants will receive an official BRCGS certificate, issued by BRCGS, after attending this training program.

Who should Attend

• Consultants

• Technical Managers and personnel

• Quality Managers and personnel

• Auditors

• Importers and exporters of food products

• Foodservice staff

• Operations Managers

• Internal audit personnel

• Current BRCGS Auditors

• Those interested in becoming a BRCGS Auditor

This course teaches you how to develop, implement and maintain a robust HACCP food safety system. Good agricultural practices (GAPs) and your HACCP plan are components of a preventive control plan (PCP).

What this course covers

• Discuss specific customer requirements for produce safety

• Create a process flow for your operation

• Identify hazards specific to produce operations

• Conduct a risk assessment

• Use the decision tree to determine process controls and critical control points (CCPs)

• Practice completing required food safety documentation

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 eLearning 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 the agricultural sector with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.

Prerequisite(s): An understanding of prerequisite programs and Good Agricultural Practices is essential.

General Regulations related to registration, audit timing and compliance rules; Interpretation of the Compliance Criteria and Annexes; Risk Assessments.

What this course covers

• Overview of the GLOBALG.A.P. Regulations.

• How to interpret the Standard’s
  Compliance Criteria.

• Using the GLOBALG.A.P. supporting documentation to help develop and implement Good Agricultural Practices.

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 eLearning 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

Farmers, managers, system administrators and producers of fruit & vegetables. Anyone currently responsible for and managing a farm’s GLOBALGAP system.