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The first step in achieving SQF certification is to clearly understand the SQF Food Safety Code. The Implementing SQF System course is designed for individuals, such as the SQF practitioner, responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the site’s SQF food safety System and its culture of food safety. A primary and substitute SQF Practitioner needs to be designated for each site.
The SQF practitioner must have completed HACCP training and be competent to implement and maintain HACCP-based food safety plans and have a clear understanding of the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and its requirements.
This week-long SQF Practitioner’s Bundle course includes:
This intensive program provides you with the essential training, knowledge, skills and tools needed to establish and maintain the SQF system certification for your organization.
Participants will receive a copy of the SQF Food Safety Code for Food Manufacturers, Edition 9.
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.
Prerequisites
A good working knowledge of GMPs and understanding of food safety principles is essential. HACCP I: Prerequisite Programs or equivalent.
At the end of the program, learners will have completed the following:
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 CEUs for HACCP for Manufacturing Food Packaging Materials and 0.7 CEUs for Internal Auditor: SQF.
Partners
International HACCP Alliance, providing a uniform program to assure safer food products.
The Safe Quality Food (SQF) Program is a rigorous and credible food safety and quality program that is recognized by retailers, brand owners, and food service providers world-wide. Recognized by the Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI), the SQF family of food safety and quality codes are designed to meet industry, customer, and regulatory requirements for all sectors of the food supply chain – from the farm all the way to the retail stores.
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 your us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org
Looking to train your team? You might benefit from private training.
Registering more than 5 people? You might benefit from private training.
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This newly refreshed and completely updated Implementing SQF System course is designed for those individuals, such as the SQF practitioner, responsible for developing, aligning, verifying, maintaining, and otherwise supporting the site’s SQF food safety System and its culture of food safety.
With a focus on continuous improvement, practical activities provide attendees the opportunity to align their existing programs with the SQF Code and build skills that will enable an environment where food safety is a top priority.
NOTE: Attendees will be referring to Edition 9 of the SQF Code frequently during the training course. Attendees should have their copy of the applicable SQF Code printed or readily available electronically.
This course covers food safety requirements only. For information on building your quality management system and related training, please see the SQF Quality Systems for Food Packaging Manufacturers training course US, Canada.
Exam Details:
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 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.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that participants have successfully completed a HACCP training course meeting the definition found in the Glossary of the SQF Code, edition 9 before attending this course.
TRAIN YOUR TEAM: Licenses can be purchased individually or in bulk. Bulk pricing discounts are available for eLearning licenses when training five or more team members. The more you purchase, the more you save.
Bulk Licenses
1-4 User Licenses: *regular price of the course*
5-10 User Licenses: 10% off
Members: 15% off
If you are interested in purchasing 10+ user licenses, please email us at nsftraining.na@nsf.org for additional bulk pricing.
This online course will take approximately 4 hours to complete. You can start, stop, and pause at any time, progressing through the course at your own pace.
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An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
The Implementing SQF Systems – Manufacturing examination assesses the knowledge of the food industry professional of the SQF Food Safety Code.
The manufacturing examination addresses topics relevant to those sites that pre-process or process product including SQF Food Sector Categories 7 to 22, 25, 26, 27, and 31 through 34.
Individuals will be allowed a total of three attempts to successfully complete the examination. The examination must be completed within 14 days of purchasing the examination. A certificate of attainment can be printed after successful completion of the examination.
The passing score of the examination is 75%.
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 exam through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the exam and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your SQF Certificate.
Please note: Exam registration and reporting information will be shared with SQFI for record-keeping purposes.
Who should Attend
Primary audience:
The primary audience for the Implementing SQF Systems examination is those desiring to demonstrate knowledge of the SQF Food Safety Code, edition 9.
Secondary audiences:
Secondary audiences are those desiring to become an SQF consultant or trainer.
Use of NSF consulting services or attending NSF training sessions does not provide an advantage, nor is it linked in any way to the granting of certification.