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Issue 15 2009 |
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Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year |
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Our offices will be closed from 18 December 2009 and will reopen on 4 January 2010. |
We look forward to working with you in 2010. |
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| New Courses |
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| Meeting WQA Ethical Standard Requirements | $385 | 11 February 2010 | Melbourne |
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This course is designed for those businesses that are required to meet WQA Ethical Audit requirements. It will cover guidance on written policy and procedural requirements to provide evidence of compliance to Woolworths Ethical Sourcing Policy; the audit process and what information will be required to be made available during an audit; and the management of the audit outcomes under WQA Appendix 2. |
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| Implementing Effective Foreign Body Controls | $385 | 4 March 2010 | Melbourne |
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This course has been designed to assist food manufacturers and processors in understanding the workings associated with foreign object detection devices and other control devices; their positives and negatives and problems to be aware of when installing, operating and monitoring these devices. |
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Upcoming Courses
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| Principles and Applications of HACCP | $990 | 18-20 January 2010 | Melbourne |
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Gain a practical understanding of what HACCP is, and how to develop and implement systems that benefit your business and your HACCP Team. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is a universally accepted tool used to identify and prevent food safety hazards. This three-day course is hands-on and aimed at giving participants an in depth knowledge of the principles of HACCP and how to apply it to your business to meet customer and regulatory requirements. |
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| SQF2000 Implementation | $825 | 28-29 January 2010 | Melbourne |
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The course objectives are to develop an understanding of the need to improve food safety and quality and to develop a common understanding of the application of the requirements described in the SQF Codes and to provide a sound basis to enable effective implementation of quality systems to meet SQF Code requirements. This 2 day course covers the Overview of the SQF Program and its management; Describes in detail the elements of the SQF2000 Code; Implementing and Maintaining SQF Systems; Food Safety and Food Quality Plans. |
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| Allergen Labelling - VITAL Tool | $275 | 1 February 2010 | Melbourne |
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The Voluntary Incidental Trace Allergen Labelling Tool has been developed by the Allergen Bureau in conjunction with Australian Food and Grocery Council to provide a risk based methodology for food manufacturers to use in assessing impact of allergen cross contact and identify allergen precautionary labeling. The course guides students through the use of this tool. |
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| Food Microbiology for Non-microbiologists | $550 | 2 February 2010 | Mebourne |
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This is a one-day course aimed at giving a general introduction to food microbiology – the good, the bad and the ugly! The course is designed for those involved in the production of food who, although not microbiologists, need to understand the principles of microbiology with a focus on food safety for effective development and implementation of HACCP or food safety programs or anyone who has an interest in the biological food safety hazards. Demonstrations and practical exercises are included. |
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| Introduction to Food Safety and HACCP Awareness | $495 | 3 February 2010 | Melbourne |
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This is a one-day course aimed at giving a general introduction to the seven principles of the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system and incorporates the content of Good Manufacturing Practices ( GMP) and FSANZ legislation and the importance of complying with these requirements. It is designed to cater for all levels in the food industry, from Senior Management & Business Owners or Supervisors to shop-floor food handlers. It is particularly good for those who have a role in the maintenance of a HACCP Plan, but don’t need technical detail to carry out their responsibilities, nor involvement in the development of food safety programs. The competency units offered with this course are also recognised in Victoria and Queensland to meet the Food Safety Supervisor Requirements in these states. |
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| Group Training - at your workplace |
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If you have a team of staff within your facility in need of training, you can save time and money by having a training course delivered at your site. Providing training internally ensures that all staff are consistently trained in the skills they need, at the level they need. It has the added advantage that training can be tailored to your business or industry, using examples that directly relate to your operation. All of our courses are available for delivery at your workplace. We also offer HACCP Validation & Verficiation (1 day), Good Manufacturing Practices for shop-floor staff (half day) and Food safety for engineers and maintenance staff (half day). |
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| 2010 Training Schedule |
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MELBOURNE, VIC |
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MAR |
PRICE |
Allergen Labelling - VITAL Tool only |
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$275 |
Allergen Manufacturers for Food Manufacturers (inc VITAL) |
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$440 |
Coles Auditor |
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9-10 |
$825 |
Food Engineering for Non Engineers |
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$495 |
Food Legislation and Labelling |
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9-10 |
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$825 |
Food Microbiology for Non Microbiologists |
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2 |
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$550 |
Food Safety QA Management |
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16-17 |
$880 |
Food Safety QA Management - Advanced |
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16-18 |
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$990 |
| HACCP Update |
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3 |
$495 |
| Implementing Effective Foreign Body Controls |
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$385 |
Internal Food Safety Auditor |
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4-5 |
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$880 |
Introduction to Food Safety and HACCP Awareness |
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3 |
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$495 |
Lead Food Safety Auditor |
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15-19 |
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$2145 |
Meeting WQA Ethical Standard Requirements |
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11 |
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$385 |
| Migrating Millions - managing high risk food processing |
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$440 |
Principles and Applications of HACCP |
18-20 |
23-25 |
22-24 |
$990 |
Principles and Applications of HACCP for Produce |
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$880 |
| SQF1000 Implementation |
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25-26 |
$825 |
SQF2000 Implementation |
28-29 |
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18-19 |
$825 |
WQA and HACCP |
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10-12 |
$990 |
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BENDIGO, VIC |
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MAR |
PRICE |
Principles and Applications of HACCP |
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2-4 |
$990 |
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| Upcoming events for your diary |
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| 17th Australian HACCP Conference | 24-25 August 2010 | Melbourne - The Sebel Albert Park |
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The Australian HACCP Conference is the premier discussion forum for all food industry professionals involved in food safety. Each year the conference attracts a loyal following together with a growing number of delegates involved in the development, implementation and maintenance of food safety programs. Further information will be available on our website www.haccptown.com soon. |
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| Food Innovation, Product Development & Compliance Workshop | 24 March 2010 | Sydney - Courtyard by Marriott, Parramatta |
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| About FTAA |
The Food Technology Association of Australia (FTAA) is a major food industry body for companies involved with the food industry in Australia. The organisation dates back to 1949 and it has made significant contributions to food regulation and technical issues in the food industry since that time. FTAA has provided training courses for the food industry for the last twenty years and is now responding to the changing needs of industry by creating a product development workshop designed especially for technical and development staff in the Australian Food Industry. |
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| Purpose of the Workshop |
This interactive Workshop will cover modern product innovation and development protocols. The number of companies obtaining a wide range of certifications and the increase in supermarket branded products have changed the face of product development to include a wide range of compliance requirements. Delegates will have the opportunity of interacting with expert speakers during the days’ proceedings. This workshop is organised by FTAA in conjunction with Advancing Food Safety Pty Ltd. |
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| Who Should Attend |
Attendees will come from a wide range of interested parties involved in the development process at all levels – ie: Ingredient suppliers, food manufacturers, technologists, marketers, quality and legislative compliance practitioners. |
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