FSNS Releases 2016 Food Safety Education Course Schedule

The Food Safety Net Services (FSNS) 2016 Education Course Schedule, taught by certified trainers and industry professionals, includes certified training programs for British Retail Consortium (BRC), Safe Quality Food (SQF), HACCP Training, and Microbiology & Food Safety.

The Global Standard for Food Safety, Issue 7, is published by the British Retail Consortium (BRC). Originally developed in the UK Retail Market, it has acquired world-wide recognition as the framework for any business to produce a safe and quality product. The BRC Internal Auditor Course will focus on how to conduct internal audits in a facility against BRC Global Standard for Food Safety, ensuring a comprehensive audit system that is fundamental to food safety and product quality and providing confirmation that systems and procedures are operating effectively. 

The Internal Auditor Course is a one-day course; BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Introduction Course is a two-day course; and the combined course is a three-day program. BRC Global Standard for Food Safety Implementation & Internal Auditor Course locations* are

• February 3 – 5, San Antonio, Texas
• May 4 – 6, Amarillo, Texas
• July 13 – 15, Denver, Colo.
• September 7 – 9, Columbus, Ohio

*Third day schedule for Internal Auditor Course.

The two-day HACCP course, accredited by the International HACCP Alliance, is designed to educate individuals in HACCP systems development, implementation, and management. The educational course is ideal for Plant HACCP Team Members, Plant Management teams, corporate executives, and anyone whose job function will impact the facility HACCP Plan. HACCP Certification Course locations are:

• March 10 – 11, Amarillo, Texas
• April 21 – 22, San Antonio, Texas
• September 26 – 27, Dallas, Texas

The SQF Training Course, taught by SQF licensed trainers, will prepare participants to meet the SQF Practitioner requirements as defined in the SQF Code, Edition 7.2.  Based on the SQF Vision, the single most trusted source for global food safety and quality certification, participants will receive detailed instruction on the successful implementation and maintenance of a SQF System. This two-day course applies to all sectors of the food industry including primary production through distribution and is designed for plant management, quality personnel, or SQF practitioner. SQF Training Course locations are:

• May 26 – 27, San Antonio, Texas
• August 2 – 3, Columbus, Ohio

The Microbiology & Food Safety one-day course provides the fundamentals of food microbiology and an understanding of how microorganisms can be controlled in a food processing environment. Developed as a review of microbiology fundamentals for experienced personnel and those working in the food processing environment, this course raises awareness of the importance of process control, hygiene, and sanitation. Microbiology & Food Safety Course locations are:

• February 10, San Antonio, Texas
• March 24, Atlanta, Ga.
• April 14, Phoenix, Ariz.
• May 19, Los Angeles, Calif.
• June 23, Amarillo, Texas
• July 14, Green Bay, Wis.
• August 18, Fresno, Calif.
• September 22, Dallas, Texas
• October 20, Columbus, Ohio

Registration includes all course materials, lunch, and Certificate of Completion. Special discounts are available. To register, visit FSNS 2016 Education Courses or contact FSNS for more information at 888-525-9788 x 239 or email Training@FSNS.com with custom course requirements.