Root Cause Analysis for Corrective and Preventive Action
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Dates
Times
Location
Prices
- Early Bird Pricing: 10% off
- Membership Pricing: 15% off
- Regular Pricing: $675 CAD
Availability
Dates
Times
Location
Prices
- Early Bird Pricing: 10% off
- Membership Pricing: 15% off
- Regular Pricing: $675 CAD
Availability
Dates
Times
Location
Prices
- Early Bird Pricing: 10% off
- Membership Pricing: 15% off
- Regular Pricing: $675 CAD
Availability
Private Team Training
Program Description
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Root cause analysis (RCA) is a method for problem-solving that identifies permanent practical solutions. RCA is required as part of corrective action in GFSI-benchmarked schemes. If you struggle with repeat non-conformances or problems that seem hard to solve, this instructor-led course provides you with the tools for finding effective solutions to food safety and quality issues.
Our updated Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Training course helps professionals in food safety, quality assurance, and operations identify and eliminate true causes of recurring issues. This hands-on course now includes new RCA tools and a digital Technical Reference Guide to support long-term success.
RCA is required as part of corrective action in GFSI-benchmarked schemes. Whether you are addressing audit findings, customer complaints, or internal deviations, this instructor-led course will provide approaches to drive sustainable improvements and build a culture of proactive problem-solving.
What this course covers
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Select an appropriate RCA tool based on the nature of the problem
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Identify which issues are truly significant and prioritize efforts
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Explore ways to identify potential factors causing problems and select the most likely cause(s)
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Use the Technical Reference Guide for ongoing support and implementation
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.
Course Objective
At the end of the program, learners will be able to:
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Apply a root cause analysis approach to non-conformances
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Challenge your results to be sure you have identified the root cause
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Implement corrective actions and monitor their effectiveness
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Close out a non-conformance
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Introduce practical approaches to your colleagues that they can use immediately
Accreditation
As an Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET) Accredited Provider, NSF Training and Education offers CEUs for its programs that qualify under the ANSI/IACET Standard. NSF Training and Education is authorized by IACET to offer the number of CEUs below for this program.
0.65 CEU’s
Technology Requirements:
Participants must join the training using their own individual computer or device to meet participation and assessment requirements. Devices cannot be shared between multiple participants. To support engagement and interactive learning, as a requirement of the FSPCA, participants must join with both video and microphone enabled throughout the session.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding these requirements, please contact our training team at [email protected].
Computer & Internet Connection:
Participants will need reliable access to a computer with a stable internet connection. High‑speed broadband (LAN, cable, or DSL) is recommended.
Compatible Web Browsers:
The following browsers are supported: Firefox, Chrome, Safari, and Microsoft Edge.
Accommodations
NSF is committed to accommodating the learning requirements of all our stakeholders. If you require special assistance for any reason, please contact us at [email protected]
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A major contributor to the survival of pathogens in equipment and the environment is lack of proper sanitary design, resulting in hard-to-clean microbial niches. This course helps you understand the principles and impact of sanitary design so you can assess new equipment and installation design, refine and modify processes, and resolve issues while minimizing the potential for contaminants to be introduced into the facility.
Training covers requirements and industry standards for new equipment design and installation to meet the highest standards of hygiene.
What this course covers
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Evaluate food plant case studies and scenarios to assess sanitary design
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Determine the sanitary design requirements for various facility projects and equipment purchases
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Use the American Meat Institute (AMI) checklist to assess sanitary design
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.
This course is not designed for installation and construction engineers.
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Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment Workshop
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Equip delegates with the tools to quantify, detect and help prevent fraud, while building an anti-fraud business culture.
Have you assessed the key risks and opportunities for food fraud in your supply chain? Are you monitoring changes in real time to ingredients, processes or supply chains that may constitute a risk? Does your existing supplier assurance system limit opportunities for food fraud and mitigate risk of authenticity issues?
A documented food fraud vulnerability assessment (FFVA) and mitigation plan are required for compliance with the GFSI-benchmarked standards’ requirements. Addressing all types of food fraud and hazards that require a preventive control is required under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Learn how to conduct an FFVA and develop mitigation strategies to protect against food fraud in this virtual instructor-led workshop.
You will receive NSF’s Food Fraud Vulnerability Assessment template and instruction on how to use this tool in your own organization.
What this course covers
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A documented food fraud vulnerability assessment (FFVA) and mitigation plan required for compliance with the GFSI-benchmarked standards’ requirements.
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Addressing all types of food fraud and hazards that require a preventive control required under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
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Learn how to conduct an FFVA and develop mitigation strategies to protect against food fraud in this virtual, instructor-led workshop.
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the eLearning portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.Who Should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.
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Principles of Internal Auditing
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Let us come to you! Onsite or virtual private training available. Contact us for more information!
We also offer a self-paced option that you can complete at your own pace, on your own time. We offer this in USD, and CAD.
This training course is designed to provide attendees with a thorough understanding of the design, implementation and verification of a full internal audit program within the food facility.
Conducting internal audits with a food safety focus is required to determine whether your food safety management system is implemented effectively. The analysis of results is critical to ensure that the food safety plan continues to be effective. Challenges to achieving continual improvement in food safety programs can occur due to improperly conducted and documented internal audits. Gain the knowledge and skills to internally audit your food safety management system effectively to ensure food safety and compliance with regulatory and GFSI benchmarked food safety standard requirements.
What this course covers
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Determine the purpose and write the scope of an internal audit based on industry case studies
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Create an internal audit checklist for an assigned program
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Complete an internal audit non-conformance/corrective action report for an assigned industry scenario
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Write objective audit report statements
An email address is required for registration and to receive the login instructions.
Upon registration, you will receive an email with instructions on how to access the training course through NSF’s eLearning portal. Any additional information pertaining to the course will be sent in your confirmation email.
You will find your course material and homework/exam on the NSF Learner portal. You will need to access the portal in order to successfully complete the course and print your certificate. Upon successful course completion, you will gain access to print your official NSF Certificate.
Who should Attend
Operational, Quality, Technical Staff and Food Safety personnel working in manufacturing or retail with food safety plans and programs. Also suitable for professionals new to the industry.
Prerequisites
A strong food safety background is required.
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