HACCP Basics for Processors and Manufacturers

Course Overview:

HACCP Basics for Processors and Manufacturers is an online, self-paced course on the HACCP System and its prerequisites. The course focus is on the HACCP method to prevent unwanted hazards from being introduced into your manufacturing or processing operations. The course is recognized and accredited by the International HACCP Alliance.

Who Should Take the Course:

Food safety personnel;
HACCP Team Members;
Quality Control and Assurance personnel;
Production managers and staff;
Anyone who is a food safety trainer or auditor.

Course Objectives:

The course curriculum consists of 11 modules covering topics on meeting government, industry, and auditor requirements for the development of a working HACCP plan, including Good Manufacturing Practices as well as the Food Safety Modernization Act. Course Structure: The course is structured into 11 modules which included:

Module 01 - What is HACCP?
Module 02 - How Big of a problem is Foodborne Illness? Who is at Risk for Foodborne Illness?
Module 03 - Hazards covered in 'HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT'
Module 04 - Which illnesses can result from eating contaminated foods?
Module 05 - What conditions do pathogens need to survive and grow in foods?
Module 06 - HACCP - The Overview
Module 07 - HACCP Prerequisites - The Foundation to Build On
Module 08 - Developing your HACCP PLAN
Module 09 - HACCP Principles 1-2-3 Hazard Analysis, Critical Control Points, Critical Limits
Module 10 - HACCP Principles 4-5-6 Monitoring, Corrective Actions, Verification
Module 11 - HACCP Principle 7 Record Keeping, Training and Audits

Evaluation Process:

At the end of each module, there is a test. Participants must successfully complete the test before continuing to the next module. Participants that do not achieve 80% can review the module content and try as many times as necessary to advance and complete the course. Test questions are randomly selected from a test bank, making each test unique.

Upon successfully completing all modules, there is a printable certificate for your records.

Course Duration:

This online course is self-paced. Participants may leave the course at anytime and can resume where they left off. The duration will depend on the individual participant and their prior knowledge of the subject matter. On average, the timeline for completion will be between 1-1.5 hours per module.