FDQ Foreign Body Prevention and Investigation
This course will give you the knowledge to identify, detect , investigate and prevent foreign body occurrences
Course Fee
£430 +VAT (per person)
Discounts available 2 places for £830 + VAT
All course fees are payable in advance.
Course Description
The presence of foreign bodies accounts for around 18% of product recalls in the UK. This course will give you the knowledge to identify, detect and investigate foreign body occurrences as well as putting into place preventative measures and training teams to drive continuous improvement in this area and reduce complaints. It covers all aspects, including intrinsic and extrinsic foreign bodies and different methods of removal, machinery commissioning and maintenance, pre-start-up checks, risk assessments and black bag audits, with discussions and exercises to consolidate learning.
Duration
1 day
Who Should Attend?
Food manufacturing supervisors, managers, engineers, internal auditors, hygiene operators and quality and technical departments will benefit from this training
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications are required, but you should have a good understanding of food safety and manufacturing processes.
Course Delivery / Format
Classroom
Delivered face-to-face at our training centre in Skipton, North Yorkshire UK.
Remote
Delivered live and online, so you’ll require a computer and internet connection.
Full details and login information will be provided before the start of the course
Course Structure & Content
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Learning Outcomes
By the close of the course, you will understand:
- The different types of foreign bodies within a manufacturing environment and how to prevent and detect them
- How to investigate foreign body issues and implement foreign body improvement plans within a food factory
- The impact of foreign bodies on the business
- How to develop and train foreign body prevention teams and other production staff
- How to audit your foreign body prevention system
- How to use techniques, trending and HACCP to control foreign bodies more effectively
Qualification / Assessment
There is a short multiple-choice test at the end of the day. Successful candidates will achieve the FDQ Foreign Body Prevention and Investigation Certificate.
Course Fee
£430 +VAT (per person)
Discounts available 2 places for £830 + VAT
All course fees are payable in advance.
Course fee includes:
- Course binder and notes
- Lunch and refreshments*
- Exam fee and FDQ certificate
* Classroom courses only
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