Become a PCQI
Description:
Location: Online (Zoom)
Course Summary
This training course is delivered by Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food participant course V2.0 and an Acclivity approved training partner.
Duration: 3 days (08:00 - 16:30 MST)
Cost: CAD 1050 + GST
Included with Registration
✔ FSPCA Human Food v2.0 training
✔ FSPCA certificate fee included
✔ Digital materials
✔ Post‑course support
This three‑day, instructor‑led course serves as the standardized curriculum recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for meeting the training requirements under the Preventive Controls for Human Food (PCHF) rule. Participants gain the knowledge and skills needed to develop, implement, and maintain a robust Food Safety Plan that complies with FSMA regulations.
Through practical examples, interactive discussions, and real‑world scenarios, this course equips food industry professionals to confidently fulfill the role of a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI).
Key Learning Objectives
Understand the regulatory requirements of the FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule
Conduct hazard analysis using a risk‑based, scientific approach
Identify and implement preventive controls (process, allergen, sanitation, supply‑chain)
Develop and validate process preventive controls
Establish monitoring, verification, and corrective action procedures
Create and maintain required records to demonstrate compliance
Build and manage a complete, compliant Food Safety Plan
Apply practical tools and templates to streamline implementation
Who needs to take this course
Facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold human food (21 CFR 117.1)
In general, facilities required to register with FDA under sec. 415 of the Food, Drug, & Cosmetic Act
Applies to food to be consumed in the United States
Who should attend
This course is perfect for professionals overseeing food safety, including Quality Assurance and Control personnel, Production and Operations Managers, Regulatory team, R&D, Consultants and auditors, and Individuals seeking PCQI certification for FSMA compliance.
Pre-requisites
No formal prerequisites are required.
However, participants will benefit from prior knowledge of basic food safety principles, HACCP or preventive controls concept.
Program outline
Day 1
Food Safety Plan Overview for Preventive Controls for Human Food
cGMP and Prerequisite Programs for Human Food
Biological Food Safety Hazards for Human Food
Chemical, Physical and Economically Motivated Food Safety Hazards for Human Food for Human Food
Preliminary Steps in Developing a Food Safety Plan for Human Food
Hazard Analysis for Human Food
Day 2
Determination of Preventive controls for Human Food
Process Preventive Controls for Human Food – Parameters and Values, Including Critical Limits
Process Preventive Controls for Human Food - Monitoring and Corrective Action
Process Preventive Controls for Human Food - Verification and Record Keeping
Food Allergen Preventive Controls for Human Food
Day 3
Sanitation Preventive Controls for Human Food
Supply Chain Preventive Controls for Human Food
Food Safety Plan Implementation and Management for Human Food
Recall Plan for Human Food
Regulation Overview: Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk Based Preventive Controls for Human Food
Instructor credentials
This training course is delivered by Lead Instructor for the FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food participant course V2.0
What is included
Course Materials: participant manual, exercise workbook, teaching example
Certificate of Training provided by FSPCA (Included in the cost of registration), upon successful completion of the course
How to book
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We will reach out to you confirming your interest and issue an invoice. Once payment has been made, you will receive confirmation of registration with 2 business day.