What Will I Learn?

• SQF Code and Vocabulary.
• Food Sector Categories.
• Food Safety and Quality Plans.
• Implementing and maintaining SQF systems.
• Requirements for SQF Practitioners.

Description

The first step in achieving and maintaining SQF Certification is to understand the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing.  This class is designed to fulfill the training requirements to prepare individuals to take the SQF Practitioner test.  All SQF-certified sites must have at least two SQF Practitioners overseeing the SQF Food Safety System.  However, industry best practice is to have several Practitioners to ensure management commitment and coverage of the entire SQF System.  This hands-on workshop uses the official SQF training material but adds real-life practical advice to fulfill the requirements of the code.  Students will get a manual with the slides, a practice test, and an attendance certificate with the SQF Institute logo, our logo, and license number.  This course is recommended for sites seeking certification, maintaining certification, or anyone interested in learning more about the SQF program and certification.  To attend the training students must have had previous HACCP training approved by International HACCP Alliance or equivalent.

Walk Away With:

• An examinee guide and sample SQF Practitioner exam questions.
• Training workbook, with extensive notes, to use during the course and on the job site.

Who Should Attend?

This course is recommended for all personnel wanting to become SQF practitioners, personnel responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the company’s SQF systems, owners and company leaders wanting in-depth knowledge and the SQF program, and supporting employees, managers, and others overseeing the SQF process.

Costs and discounts:

• $600 per participant
• 10% multiple attendees from discount available
• 10% Idaho Manufacturing Alliance members discount available

Instructor

This course will be taught by Food Processing Specialist Dr. Janna Hamlett of TechHelp and the University of Idaho. Dr. Hamlett has 20 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry.  She brings a wealth of qualifications, expertise, and experience as a Food Processing Specialist at TechHelp and Assistant Professor at University of Idaho Extension.  Before joining TechHelp and UI Extension, Janna worked at the College of Southern Idaho developing the Food Processing Technology program and the first Technical Bachelors at a Community College in Idaho.  Prior to academia, Janna worked in various management positions, including Quality Manager and Production Manager at large-scale cheese and whey processing facilities in the Magic Valley.  As an independent Food Safety and Production Consultant, she has helped local companies with their food safety, production capabilities, and troubleshooting challenges to be more successful.  She has numerous industry certifications in safety, food safety, and operational efficiencies; including a Black Belt in Six Sigma. She is an OSHA 10 and 30-hour instructor, FSCPA PCQI and IAVA instructor, SQF Approved Training Center, and an approved HACCP curriculum from The International HACCP Alliance.