Become a Licensed SQF Training Center
An SQF Training Center (TC) must be a recognized centre of excellence providing training to the food industry. SQF Trainers employed by a TC, must be able to demonstrate relevant skills, knowledge and experience necessary to support a HACCP based system in a specific food industry sector. All SQF Trainers must meet the requirements outline in the Criteria for SQF Trainers and must complete and submit an application form.
Trainers must be registered SQF Consultants or SQF Auditors, thereby demonstrating they have a suitable food industry and technical background and a sound knowledge of the SQF System and how it is implemented and audited. In addition to this they must also have:
- recognized train the trainer qualifications and good communication skills, including interactive skills and experience in coordinating interactive exercises;
- the capacity to deliver training to a broad audience and the flexibility to utilize translation as required; and
- flexibility and responsiveness to trainees' needs with respect to their skills.
Where training is to be provided for specific groups with specific needs, the TC is required to provide access to a resource person with expert knowledge about the particular product or process considered during training.
Applications are invited from Food Industry Training Centers that meet the requirements outlined in the Criteria for SQF Training Centers, Trainers and Training Courses. Please contact us if you wish to apply to become a licensed SQF Training Center.
The SQF Institute provides all training materials and new training centers are required to complete the SQFI Train the Trainer Course to ensure they have a full understanding of the SQF System training requirements.