The SQF code is the management system standard for food safety (FSMS) that is aligned to internationally recognized best practice and is benchmarked against the GFSI guidance document. The SQF code helps organizations to provide safe food by proactively improving their FSMS performance.

The first step in achieving SQF certification is to clearly understand the SQF Food Safety Code. The Implementing SQF Systems training course helps sites and individuals understand the Food Safety Code so an effective SQF System can be implemented.

Course Aim

The Implementing SQF Systems Course Ed.9 course provides a typical framework for implementing a management system based on the SQF code Edition 9 food safety management system.

How will I benefit?

This course will help you:

• Become familiar with a typical framework for implementing a food safety management system (FSMS). This should form a sound basis for your implementation efforts and benefit your organization
• Recognize where adjustments might need to be made to this framework, to accommodate your unique situation and progress made to date
• Increase your knowledge on the key concepts and requirements of the SQF code, from an implementation perspective

Your learning will be through an activity-based, delegate centred approach. This will help you share experiences and knowledge with other attendees; bringing alive the information presented and resulting in enhanced retention and application to your own workplace. 

What will I learn?

On completion of this course you’ll be able to:

Knowledge

• Recognize a typical framework for implementing the SQF code
• Interpret key concepts and requirements of the SQF code from an implementation perspective
  
• Identify the benefits specific to an organization in relation to implementing an effective FSMS
  

Skills

• Conduct a baseline review of an organization’s current position with respect to the SQF code
• Implement key concepts of SQF
  
• Implement key requirements of SQF
  

Who should attend?

Anyone involved in the planning, implementing, maintaining or supervising of an SQF FSMS. 

The course is recommended for sites seeking SQF certification, individuals seeking to become SQF Practitioners, consultants, trainers, and anyone interested in learning about the SQF Program.

Course Duration

2 days

How will I learn?

Our high-impact accelerated learning approach increases learning by improving knowledge retention and skill application. This course is activity based, resulting in a deeper understanding of the material and a greater impact on job performance.

What will I gain?

On completion, you’ll be awarded an internationally recognized BSI Training Academy attendance certificate. There is also the opportunity to take the optional post-course online exam which, upon successful completion will award you with an official SQF course completion certificate.

Prerequisites

You should already have knowledge of implementing a HACCP (Food Safety) Plan. If not, we recommend you attend our HACCP or FSPCA PCQI course first. The detailed requirements of HACCP (Food Safety) Plan and PCQIs are not covered on this course.

Is there a final assessment?

Optional SQF course exam, accessed by delegates after completing the course with additional cost. Link

Further Information

Detailed course notes provided.

Course Materials

Soft Copy: You will receive an email prior to the course with instructions on how to access the online Student Handbook, which can be viewed, downloaded or printed.

NOTE: Copies of the standards are not included in the class fee.

BSI will make reasonable efforts to have loaner copies available for use during the class, but students are encouraged to have their own copy. Soft copies of the digital loaner standard cannot be printed or downloaded.

Course Logistics

If your class is Live Online:

• Students need to connect to the class from any internet accessible location.
• Webcam and Microphone are REQUIRED.
• ALL course times shown are US EASTERN TIME.

If your class is In-person :

• You are encouraged to bring a laptop with you to class.
• Please bring a picture ID such as a driver's license, passport, or work badge to class for verification purposes.

*Session lengths could vary depending on amount of class discussion.