Information about these courses are described below….

Freshcare Food Safety and Quality

This essential course provides you with a full understanding of potential food safety risks in growing/ harvesting and packing fresh produce and the tools/knowledge to monitor and manage issues.

You will achieve the knowledge and skills to implement the Freshcare Code of Practice – Food Safety and Quality on their own property. The implementation of the Freshcare Code of Practice will enable participants to meet customer requirements for food safety/quality assurance.

Course Content

The course provides a broad QA/food safety foundation, topics covered include:

·         Knowledge of market requirements for QA/Food Safety

·          An introduction to HACCP techniques

·          An introduction to food safety and QA risks for fresh produce

·          Strategies to manage risk/hazards

Duration

1 day with a ½ day follow up / remote support option

Cost

$649 per person. Includes Freshcare membership and GST. Additional costs for certification to Freshcare include produce residue testing and the audit costs.

Please note: Undertaking training provides support for the certification process but does not guarantee Freshcare Certification

Freshcare Environmental

This one day course is designed to provide you with a basic understanding of the potential environmental issues in growing/ harvesting and packing fresh produce together with the tools to manage these

You will achieve the knowledge and skills to implement the Freshcare Environmental Code of Practice on your own property and demonstrate your commitment to good environmental stewardship.

Course Content

The course provides a broad environmental foundation, topics covered include:

·         An introduction to environmental management

·         Chemical, water, waste, soil and air quality issues

·          Strategies to manage your risks

Duration

1 day  

Cost

$649 per person. Includes Freshcare membership and GST. Additional costs for certification to Freshcare include the audit costs.

Please note: Undertaking training provides support for the certification process but does not guarantee Freshcare Certification