Advancing Food Safety Newsletter

Issue 7 2010

The Training Schedule for July - December 2010 is now available on the AFS website.
(please click on the button below to view the Training Schedule)

New Courses

Audit a Cook Chill Process | $1000

Brisbane:	14-16 July 2010
Sydney:	30 August - 1 September 2010

Audit a Heat Treatment Process | $2300 | 26-30 July 2010 | Melbourne

Audit a Ready-to-eat Manufactured Meat Process | $1200 | 7-9 July 2010 | Brisbane

Food Safety Auditor Refresher Course | $880 | 1-2 July 2010 | Melbourne

Pest Management for Food Processors | $495 | 15 July 2010 | Melbourne

Upcoming Courses

Internal Food Safety Auditor | $880 | 1-2 June 2010 | Melbourne

An integral part of all auditable standards includes the ability of a business to internally review or audit their food safety program’s procedures and practices on a regular basis. This two-day course aims to give the participants the necessary skills and knowledge required by these standards to conduct internal audits, with a specialised focus on food safety programs and pre-requisite programs. The course is presented by industry-experienced auditors who will teach you proven techniques & practices for successful auditing of your business’s or your suppliers documentation and practices by the incorporation of practical workshops and role playing exercises.

Introduction to Food Safety & HACCP Awareness | $495 | 3 June 2010 | Melbourne

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. This course meets the regulatory requirements for Food Safety Supervisor training.

Principles and Applications of HACCP | $990 | 7-9 June 2010 | Melbourne

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.

Implementing Effective Foreign Body Controls | $385 | 10 June 2010 | Melbourne

Price valid until 30 June 2010.* Price increase to $495.00 from 1 July 2010.
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.

Internal Food Safety Auditor | $880 | 16-17 June 2010 | Bendigo

Principles & Applications of HACCP for Produce | $880 | 24-25 June 2010 | Melbourne

A HACCP course specifically for produce suppliers.
Gain a practical understanding of what HACCP is, and how to develop and implement food safety systems specifically for the produce industry. Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) is the universally accepted tool used to identify and prevent food safety hazards, and many food safety standards now require HACCP team leaders and members to be able to demonstrate competence in the application of HACCP principles. This two-day course is hands-on and aimed at giving participants an in-depth knowledge of the principles of HACCP and how to apply them to a produce business.

Group Training - at your workplace

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 & Verification (1 day), GMP for Shop-Floor Staff (half day) and Food Safety for Engineering and Maintenance Staff (half day).

2010 Training Schedule

MELBOURNE, VIC	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC	PRICE
Allergen Labelling - VITAL Tool only	-	-	18	-	-	30	-	$275
Allergen Management for Food Service	-	-	18	-	-	-	-	$275
Audit a Cook Chill Process	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$1000
Audit a Heat Treatment Process	-	26-30	-	-	-	-	-	$2300
Audit a Ready-to-eat Manufactured Meat Process	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	$1200
Coles Auditor	-	20-21	-	-	-	-	-	$880
Food Engineering for Non Engineers	-	-	19	-	-	-	-	$495
Food Legislation and Labelling	-	-	26-27	-	-	16-17	-	$880
Food Microbiology for Non Microbiologists	-	-	23	-	8	-	-	$495
Food Safety Auditor Refresher Course	-	1-2	-	-	-	-	-	$880
Food Safety QA Management	-	-	-	28-29	-	-	-	$880
Food Safety QA Management - Advanced	21-23	-	-	-	25-27	-	-	$990
HACCP Update	-	23	-	-	-	-	10	$495
Implementing Effective Foreign Body Controls	10*	-	27	-	7	-	3	$385*
Internal Food Safety Auditor	1-2	-	16-17	-	4-5	-	1-2	$880
Introduction to Food Safety and HACCP Awareness	3	-	30	-	-	15	-	$495
Lead Food Safety Auditor	-	-	-	13-17	-	29-3	-	$2145
Managing High Risk Food Processes	-	16	-	-	-	-	-	$495
Pest Management for Food Processors		15	-	27	-	9	-	$495
Principles and Applications of HACCP	7-9	12-14	9-11	20-22	18-20	10-12	13-15	$990
Principles and Applications of HACCP for Produce	24-25	-	-	23-24	-	-	-	$880
SQF Implementation	-	-	2-3	-	-	18-19	-	$880
WQA and HACCP	-	-	-	-	11-13	-	-	$990

(*Please note price change effective 1 July 2010)

BENDIGO, VIC	JUN	JUL	AUG	SEP	OCT	NOV	DEC	PRICE
Internal Food Safety Auditor	16-17	-	-	-	-	-	-	$880

Upcoming Events for your diary

17th Australian HACCP Conference | 24-26 August 2010 | The Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne

The 17th Australian HACCP Conference will be held on 24th - 25th August. This year the conference package also incorporates the fifth international SQFI Conference on the 26th August.

Each year the overall focus of the Conference Program addresses issues that have affected the industry resulting from a wide range of events including regulatory change, international policy implementation, foodborne illness outbreaks and recalls.

About the SQF International Conference

This will be the fifth SQF International Conference and the first outside of North America. The SQF Institute is a Division of the US-based Food Marketing Institute (FMI), and manages the SQF 1000 and SQF 2000 supplier codes. The SQF codes have seen considerable growth internationally over the past twelve months, and this conference will showcase retailers, suppliers and other stakeholders from both sides of the Pacific outlining case studies and developments in the SQF Program.

(*Early bird discounts are available providing you book and pay by 30 June 2010)

Please click here to view the Conference Program

HACCP Conference Awards

The 2010 HACCP Conference Awards celebrates 8 years of achievements in food safety. The Annual HACCP Conference Awards provides the food industry with a vehicle to recognise and reward the achievements of those who work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our food supply.

Are you eligible for an award?

Category 1 – Outstanding Individual Working for a Food Company
Have you worked for at least 8 years in the food industry, with 3 or more years in food safety and showed a commitment to continuous improvement?
Category 2 – Outstanding Individual Working for an industry support organisation
Have you worked for at least 5 years in food safety and made a difference to the industry?
Category 3 – Outstanding Auditor
Are you a registered food safety auditor that has conducted at least 20 HACCP based audits in the last 3 years?
Category 4 – Outstanding Company
If you have a food safety HACCP based certification and no critical corrective actions, recalls, withdrawals or suspensions of trade in the last two years, you may qualify.

Click here to download the award nomination information
(*Nominations close 14 June 2010)

Any questions? Email conference@haccptown.com or call 9898 0344.

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