Spring 2011 Food Safety Certification Courses at Harrisburg University

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(Free-Press-Release.com) February 15, 2011 -- Harrisburg, PA, February 15, 2011 -- Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in Pennsylvania will offer several Food Safety Certification training courses at its location at 326 Market Street in Harrisburg during Spring and Summer 2011. The courses include Food Safety Fundamentals, HACCP Manager Certification, and Implementing SQF Systems Training. The courses are offered in partnership with NSF International, industry experts in public health & safety standards, and recipient of the 2010 Training Center of the Year Award from SQFI.

Food Safety Fundamentals

More than ever before, consumers, regulators and retailers have higher expectations for companies whose products are part of the food supply. From small growers to large production operations, the use of high standards of safety and quality is critical for doing business. This introductory course in food safety provides instruction in pre-requisite programs including GMPs, risk analysis as well as basic HACCP principles for food processing plants. Taught by industry experts with over 20 years of experience in food processing, course participants will engage in interactive exercises and will walk away with an understanding of the a range of critical topics.

Course runs from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Registration fee of $300 includes course manual, certificate of completion, lunch and refreshments.Discounted rate available for government employees, academics and sanitarians.

Course Objectives:
- US Regulatory Agencies
- Employee Health and Personal Hygiene
- Facilities Design and Construction
- Facilities Design and Construction
- Receiving, Warehousing and Transportation
- Food Allergens and GMOs
- Product Traceability and Recall
- Food Defense and Business Continuity

- Hazards and Sources of Contamination
- Introduction to HACCP

This 1-day course has been scheduled for the following date: Wednesday, June 8, 2011

HACCP Manager Certification

The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) system is a process control that identifies where hazards might occur in the food production process and puts into place stringent actions to prevent the hazards from occurring. By strictly monitoring and controlling each step of the process, there is less chance for hazards to occur. HACCP is important because it is a preventative measure, rather than a solution for addressing contaminations after they are found. By controlling major food risks, such as microbiological, chemical and physical contaminants, the industry can better assure consumers that its products are as safe as good science and technology allows.

This hands-on course provides instruction in the seven principles HACCP, how they relate to prerequisite programs, how to write HACCP plans and implement HACCP in food processing, distribution and preparation environments. This HACCP Manager course is a “moderate level” training and is accredited by the International HACCP Alliance. As a mixture of lecture and hands-on learning, the course allows for interaction among class members and individualized feedback. During the course, participants will write an actual HACCP plan for a product or process of their choice. The course concludes with the HACCP Certification Examination administered late on the second day.

Course runs from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Registration fee of $695 includes all materials, books, NSF exam, certificates, lunch and refreshments. Discounted rate available for government employees, academics and sanitarians.

Course Objectives:
• Overview of HACCP, Prerequisite Programs, Cross Contamination, Microbiology, Food Safety Management Skills
• The Five Preliminary Steps, Conducting the Hazard Analysis, Identify the Critical Control Points
• Critical Limits, Monitoring, Corrective Actions

• Verification and Recordkeeping, HACCP Regulatory Processes
• HACCP Workshop-practical application, write HACCP Plans
• Exam Review

Participants receive the NSF HACCP Manager Training Manual, which includes the Codex Alimentarius, as well as a Certificate of Completion at the end of the class. Participants who pass the NSF HACCP Manager Exam will also receive an NSF HACCP Manager Credential.

This 2-day course has been scheduled for the following dates:
Wednesday – Thursday, March 2 – 3, 2011 - 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday- Friday, June 9 – 10, 2011 - 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Wednesday – Thursday, Sept 28 – 29, 2011 - 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Contact;
Steven Infanti
Harrisburg University Communications & Marketing
326 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101
717.901.5146
sinfanti@harrisburgu.edu
http://www.harrisburgu.edu/

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