Advanced SQF Practitioner

Course Outline
The SQF Advanced Practitioner Course is designed for the current SQF practitioner seeking further information on how to improve and maintain the supplier’s SQF System. Through activity-based instruction, the course provides the tools practitioners need to use the internal audit program to manage, maintain and enhance the site’s SQF System; harness the corrective action/preventive action process to identify trends and build continuous improvement; communicate with senior management to more fully define the site’s commitment to food safety; and develop and prioritize key performance indicators to assure continuous improvement of the SQF System.

Prerequisite Course Requirements
To ensure the practitioner obtains an optimal learning experience and fully benefit from this course, it is recommended that participants meet the following pre-requisites prior to attending the course:

Been through at least one successful (C-complies rating or higher) SQF certification/ recertification process as the designated SQF practitioner
Successfully completed a HACCP training class that includes a final assessment
Successfully completed the Implementing SQF Systems examination
The two-day Advanced SQF Practitioner course is offered exclusively through approved trainers who can offer the course around the world and in your facility.

Course Overview

The Advanced SQF Practitioner Course is designed for existing SQF practitioners seeking  to advance the site’s SQF System. 

This course provides practitioners direction in using the internal audit program to  manage, maintain and enhance the site’s SQF System; harnessing the corrective  action/preventive action process to identify trends and build continuous improvement;  communicating with senior management to more fully define the site’s commitment to  food safety; and developing and prioritizing key performance indicators to assure  continuous improvement of the SQF System. 

Audience

current food safety practitioner; current back up food safety practitioner; any  onsite employee wanting to learn how to drive continuous improvement of an existing  SQF System. 

Duration

2 days, classroom (may vary slightly when held in the virtual classroom or  blended format). 

Delivery

This instructor-led course is offered in-person: either in the classroom, the  virtual classroom, or a combination of the two. 

Activity-driven delivery

Attendees work in small peer groups guided by their instructor;  instructor may ask attendees to bring site documents and records to use during lessons.